Monster cables

[redmile04]

With all this talk on HD games/Tv's i thought I would ask you guys what is a good cable to improve both my standard and high defintion recievers on star choice. many people have told me to get monster s video cables, has anyone ever used those and are they worth it?

[nfotiu]

Originally posted by redmile04@Sep 19 2005, 11:02 PM
With all this talk on HD games/Tv's i thought I would ask you guys what is a good cable to improve both my standard and high defintion recievers on star choice. many people have told me to get monster s video cables, has anyone ever used those and are they worth it?

You should be using component or DVI/HDMI for your hd receiver to tv. No reason to get the most expensive cables, probably shouldn't get the cheapest either though. For short runs, a cheap s-video should be good. Long runs or runs through switches sometimes need better cables. Monster are a rip off though, there are good cables that are a lot cheaper. You can usually tell when cables are messing up your picture. You'll get things like verticle lines running through the screen, or a missing primary colour, etc.

If you are unsatisfied with your hd picture, calibration will help a lot more than improving your cables.

[I-Hate-Hulse]

Depending on your model, some AV equipment will actually respond better via component than with DVI/HDMI. I've got an LG 1080i upconverting DVD player that if you read the reviews, actually gives a better picture via component than DVI.

YMMV. Take advantage of return policies and try to find something that actually makes a difference to you.

[Incinerator]

I use Phillips 24k gold component ($37 from Zellers) and they look great on DVD, no need to blow $200+ on Monster's name.

[Hack&Lube]

No, everything Monster is overpriced and uncessary. The quality isn't even as high as advertised. Most of it comes from the same factory as much cheaper components but just rebranded.

[BlackArcher101]

I'm happy with my beefy gold surpus cables from Princess Auto.