monster cable

[aodmisery]

so im buying a new lcd 32" tv tomorrow and was wondering does monster cable really do anything? i have regular rca jacks from my last tv but should i get a monster cables from the dvd player to the tv and monster cables from the receiver to the tv? or should i go with them s video cables?

[dc1974]

Originally Posted by aodmisery

was wondering does monster cable really do anything?

Absolutely, they help you lose weight... by emptying your wallet! The only thing monster about Monster Cables is the price. You can get equal quality cables for much less. Basically, anything over $30 for a 6' component cable is too much. But don't buy cables from the dollar store!

Here ya go, read this: http://www.pcworld.com/article/id,12...1/article.html

Use component video cables for your DVD to TV. That's the only way to get progressive scan.

[aodmisery]

Use component video cables for your DVD to TV. That's the only way to get progressive scan.

are those just the regular red blue and white cables (rca jacks)
whats the best connection from my cable box to the tv my cable box has a dvi connection should i use that or stick with rca jacks?

[dc1974]

Component cable = red, blue, green
also known as YPrPb

NOT the same as the red, white, yellow which is composite video/audio

If it's a HD cable box, the the best is to use DVI or HDMI. For SD, I find S-video actually looks better.

[Corpsman]

Originally Posted by dc1974

Absolutely, they help you lose weight... by emptying your wallet! The only thing monster about Monster Cables is the price. You can get equal quality cables for much less. Basically, anything over $30 for a 6' component cable is too much. But don't buy cables from the dollar store!

Here ya go, read this: http://www.pcworld.com/article/id,12...1/article.html

Use component video cables for your DVD to TV. That's the only way to get progressive scan.

Not true. In fact, many DVD players will not upconvert unless you use DVI or HDMI.

[06si]

I got some radioshack component cables for like 15 bux. They work just as good as any other cable on the market besides HDMI and DVI. I got my cable and my xbox 360 hooked up through the component inputs.

[Tim]

How much are you paying for a 32" TV? Just out of curiosity.

I missed the deal for a 32" from Target for $540 just recently.

[RRedSi]

I'm a lil confused but I'll try to help you out.

"Monster Cable" is a BRAND name of a/v gear. They make good stuff but unless you have very long cable runs or are going the THX ULTRA II route then you don't really need it.

Now what I think you're asking is what type of connector to use. Since you said that you have a DVI connection then use that instead of the RCA plugs.

HDMI>DVI>COMPONENT>S-VIDEO>COMPOSITE

Hope that helped some.

[spocheld]

Originally Posted by Tim

How much are you paying for a 32" TV? Just out of curiosity.

I missed the deal for a 32" from Target for $540 just recently.

I worked at Circuit City for almost 3 years and I can say that for the most part you get what you pay for, so stay away from the specials on high performance TV's for cheap, their picture quality and sound quality is usually very poor to say the least. The contrast ratios (brightness which in turn relates to resolution) are always very low, and usually come with a very minimal manufacturer warranty, if they have one at all. And lastly they usually only have a couple of inputs to connect to.

And to answer the original question, my opinion is that Monster probably makes the best cables in the business, but the average consumer can't tell the difference so don't waste your money by buying them at a retail store. Buy them on eBay for about an 80% discount or just get the generic cables, the most important thing is what type of connection you use, because there are drastic differences in picture quality from the regular RCA's to the S-video to the Component cables to the HDMI/DVI.

[dtexan]

check out www.knukonceptz.com they have good prices on cables

[Tim]

I guess I have low standards for something that sits on a stand and just shows me moving pictures. I've never really thought of a TV as part of a home theater system- not my personal interest. But I do believe you when you say that you get what you pay for.

Here's a quote of what kind of TV it was. Good or no good?
• HD monitor capable of displaying HD content with external tuner (not included)
• High Definition-Ready with 720p or 1080i Signals
• 1366 x 768 Resolution
• Inputs: HDMI/HDCP
• Outputs: Audio Out
• Contrast Ratio: 1600:1
• 8ms Response Time
• Additional Functions: Computer Monitor

By the way, it has since gone back up to nearly retail price at $750.

[dc1974]

Originally Posted by Corpsman

Not true. In fact, many DVD players will not upconvert unless you use DVI or HDMI.

I said progressive scan aka anamorphic aka 480p - not upconvert.

[adamhoud]

Don't get monster cable. In my experience, it's the worst quality ever.
I have had 4 different cables short out within 6 months, rca, svideo, guitar amp jumpers, minijack. I have a friend who used to work there too, he said in their actually testing labs they laugh, because the difference between monster and generic is not noticeable.

[aodmisery]

Originally Posted by Tim

How much are you paying for a 32" TV? Just out of curiosity.

I missed the deal for a 32" from Target for $540 just recently.

im paying $1350 its a sony lcd not only is it on sale but i get no interest for 2 years. which ill have it payed off by then. i know i been told to wait for black friday but i dont really feel like waiting in line at best buy at 3 in the morning and the no interest deal ends on saturday.

[Tim]

That same TV that I mentioned earlier went for $525 on buy.com this morning. There are deals to be had.

[striker_1818]

i work for cablevision i get all the cables i want...who wants them?

[Toxis]

Knowing how things have been going lately, I'm SOOO getting banned.

Originally Posted by Corpsman

Not true. In fact, many DVD players will not upconvert unless you use DVI or HDMI.

Never once did he say upconvert.

Originally Posted by spocheld

And to answer the original question, my opinion is that Monster probably makes the best cables in the business, but the average consumer can't tell the difference so don't waste your money by buying them at a retail store.

You just summed up your experience right there. It's not that you worked at CC or whatever, it's that you honestly think Monster makes the best cables in the business. You clearly have NO experience IN the business than and know nothing of anything outside of the CC world. Seriously man, you wouldn't know a high end cable if it was thumping you on your taint. Not to mention, wouldn't understand the gear needed to justify spending thousands of dollars per foot of speaker cable.

Originally Posted by adamhoud

Don't get monster cable. In my experience, it's the worst quality ever.
I have had 4 different cables short out within 6 months, rca, svideo, guitar amp jumpers, minijack. I have a friend who used to work there too, he said in their actually testing labs they laugh, because the difference between monster and generic is not noticeable.

have you ever done a real test? Have you ever looked at the graphs and understood what they mean? If you did or know, you'd take that comment back. Now personally, I hate monster cable with a passion and refuse to touch it or have it in my system but it IS a quality cable that is backed by more money and customer service oriented people than pretty much any other cable company.



To the OP, if you want a quality cable, look into some of these brands.
www.cobaltcable.com
www.bettercables.com
www.signalcable.com
www.bluejeanscable.com
www.mapleshade.com (more 2ch audio, not home theater)

If you want to look at a great retail cable company, www.audioquest.com

Those are some great midfi cables for the buck. They're hard to beat. They all sell off their site and have great return policies so you're covered to try them out. I use all Cobalt and Signal personally. Love it!

If anyone wants to try and say I don't know what I'm talking about, I have over 8 years experience in the industry. I have personally spent literally over $1k on my wires in my system but only wanted to go midfi. I have bought and returned many cables just to do a blind Pepsi challenge between them on my system to know I'm getting the cable I want. If you haven't done this yourself, you need to and have your eyes opened. I never take anyone's word for it... except my ear's. You should to.