Originally Posted By: gonk
I'd suggest ordering a couple sample cables from MonoPrice and Blue Jeans (the Belkin 1505F that is available for analog audio as well as digital audio & video), testing them, and then ordering a batch of new cables once you find ones that have the combination of flexibility and sufficiently short plugs that you need.

It does seem that the RCA conectors themselve need to be short.
I have thought long and hard about builing my own cables , knowing that Belden 1505 bulk cable can be bought for $1 a foot,,