I purchased balanced cables from Outlaw and they are well made. My only complaint is that you can't fine tune their length and they are pretty stiff making it a little difficult to manage extra length. I make all my RCA video and audio cables using colored Belden RG59 cable and Steren 75 ohm connectors. IMO making your own cables becomes cost effective if you plan on making cables for you entire HT. This is particularly true if you plan on using the very well made Canare connectors due to the pretty high cost of the tools. Otherwise, the commercial outfits like Bluejean might be the way to go. I have considered making my own balanced cables too using the Canare 4S11 cable and Neutrik (sp?) connectors, but the Outlaw cables are doing a good job.