Balanced connection XLR microphone cables ?

Thanks Al for your response. They are new(3 ft.long,$10.00 ea.).I won't have have any wear issues. buying my cables from the musicians supply shop seems like a reasonably priced option for the future when I relocate the amp and need longer cables.

This afternoon,I plugged in the cables and played a few cds. I know there is an increase in pre-amp gain just by switching to balanced cabling but I did notice an improvement in the mid-range and treble clarity. The bass seemed to have more definition also. The best "double sawbuck" I ever spent on my stereo! I don't think I'll miss the deoxygenated, cryogenically frozen, neutrino treated, liquid metal, pure missle grade copper cables I almost bought. Disclaimer....... all in good fun... a good sense of humour keeps me sane. Mark