I have been using these cables for years, and I have never had any issues. They have more than enough flexibility to lie flat on the ground, and the Neutrik plugs that are used in them are an industry standard for a reason (they have a built-in strain relief, and, unlike some vintage-type plugs, they do not come unscrewed at the worst time possible). Some people keep saying that cheaper cables sound bad, but personally, I cannot hear a difference, at least at this length.