I don't think loose is going to be a problem. More like I'm worried about breaking either the cable or the receiver every time I'm trying to disconnect a cable from it. And with how little room for the connector casing the receiver leaves, I'm also worried that the pins get bent a bit every time I plug a connector. Oh, and while the small size and no antenna cord is nice, the fact the receiver isn't "flat" and so the upright part gets in the way of plugging things in doesn't help all this. Overall a VERY frustrating receiver - and I'm supposed to buy a second one? Uuuggghhh