Is expensive Monster HDMI Cable worth it? For a Samsung 4071, 1080p LCD. 120 Hz refresh rate. $2,000 tv. $100 cable!?!?
2007-12-12 12:53:05 · 5 answers · asked by jpchurch34 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ TVs
Here is something I found on CNET that should help:
"In the store, you'll probably hear a salesperson tell you to get extra cables. That's because overpriced cables are one of the few areas where electronics stores can turn a big profit. In reality, cable quality matters very little, especially with digital cables such as HDMI. Since many stores don't even carry lower-priced cable alternatives, we recommend shopping for cables online and buying based on price from a vendor with a good return policy."
I hope I helped :]
2007-12-12 13:04:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
It's really a question of what is something worth to you. Personally I find Monster stuff to be good quality, but WAY overpriced. That said, if you can get it cheap enough it's a good deal. Note that on a performance basis Phillips and Monster will both work exactly the same (at least for cable lengths under about 15' or so). Where there may be a difference is in the cosmetics/physical characteristics, such as colour, flexibility, strain relief at the connectors, conductor coating (e.g. gold). I would say, if you can get a Monster cable for $8 or $15 total go for it. But if you mean $8 or $15 MORE it (probably ... again personal preferences count) isn't worth it.
2016-05-23 07:33:35 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The signals are Digital so are very insensitive to the price of the cable.
Monoprice is good for really low prices. I have 4 of them feeding an HDMI switch for short runs.
But early HDMI had issues with runs over 15 ft so longer runs need slightly thicker wires and insulation. So I bought my ten foot cable from a place I trust: BlueJeans. It cost $38.
2007-12-13 02:34:21 · answer #3 · answered by Grumpy Mac 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
NO, it is not worth it. DO NOT buy an incredibly overprice Monster cable.
http://www.monoprice.com
Just go there. They have hefty, excellent quality cables of any length and gauge. They are also very reasonably priced. Expect to pay between 5 and 20 bucks depending on which one you pick.
I have 2 and there awesome.
2007-12-12 13:27:09 · answer #4 · answered by Lukester 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I would first try a $5 hdmi cable @ monoprice.com. The difference in picture quality is not as significant as the price difference would suggest.
2007-12-12 13:04:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋