I have heard mixed reviews. After spending a lot of $$ I don't want to cut any corners on sorry cables but i don't want to overspend on cables like Monster if I'm not going to be able to tell the difference.
2006-12-17 12:21:24 · 8 answers · asked by smoooth_71 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Home Theater
Are the monster cables worth the extra bucks?
2006-12-23 17:44:46 · update #1
Here's something Monster doesn't want you to know: Digital doesn't care. As long as the signal is getting from one end of the cable to the other, it's as good as it can be. Buy the cheapest cable you feel comfortable with and be assured that your picture/sound quality is not suffering for it. The only problem you may have with a cheaper cable is longevity; a less expensive cable may not last as long.
Of course, on the other hand, quality DOES matter with analog cables, and high quality doesn't come cheap. For your analog runs get the most expensive cables you feel comfortable with. Even in this catagory though, Monster Cable does not justify its cost.
2006-12-17 14:23:44 · answer #1 · answered by mrknositall 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Optical Cables - its glass fiber and unles syour running 50ft or more buy the least expensive you can - its all the same - just glass fiber like the use for communications equipment.
For HDMI cable once you know how many feet you need buy the best that you can from the local hi-fi shop.
the biggest issue with this type of cable will be shielding and the quality of the conductors.
Go wheer you bought your HDTV or Satelitel box and get them to recomend - am sure Monster makes what ever length you require and they have high qaulity product
of all the cables in your system this is not the one to cheap out on
2006-12-19 12:27:41 · answer #2 · answered by mrdg90 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If your cables are going to be less than 6 feet, you can use any HDMI or optical cables. If you are using between 6-10 ft, you probably can go up to $10-25 cables. If you go longer than 10 ft, then you can spend up to $50. If you spend more than $50, you are only fooling yourself that it's making a difference. That's why the pros really despise Monster.
I have bought all my HDMI, optical and other cables for my home theater at http://www.pchcables.com. They have affordable and good quality cables. You will save tons by going through them.
2006-12-17 13:13:59 · answer #3 · answered by techman2000 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most cables are the same and you will not tell a difference...They all have the same standards set by HDMI.org. Just be careful of the eBay cables.
2006-12-24 05:59:55 · answer #4 · answered by ehdmi 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-11 11:07:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Monster or Acoustic Research.It does make a noticeable in the black level(contrast),more vibrant colors and greater detail
It is a hard fact and no gimmick.I am a user
2006-12-17 14:52:18 · answer #6 · answered by Rav D 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
most people cant tell the difference... just go with a cable thats middle range
2006-12-17 12:26:21 · answer #7 · answered by rashest_hippo 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
www.monoprice.com
I use audioquest but if i had to do it again i would buy from these guys!
2006-12-17 13:15:18 · answer #8 · answered by menace0811 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋