count_dookuHD
11-19-2002, 04:06 AM
I have the Toshiba 5700 Cinema Series DVD player and was wondering if anyone had opinions on the best reasonably affordable component video cables to connect to my high def. --thank you
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Ratman
11-19-2002, 06:36 AM
I like AR cables. They can be purchased at Circuit City or Best Buy around $25
dmaluchnik
11-19-2002, 04:17 PM
I agree with RATMAN. Monster is also very good but overpriced. AR is best quality for the price.
mikehbkwm
11-19-2002, 04:53 PM
By AR you mean Acoustic Research just wanted to make sure...
Ratman
11-19-2002, 05:33 PM
Originally posted by dmaluchnik
I agree with RATMAN. Monster is also very good but overpriced. AR is best quality for the price.
Yup!
I agree with RATMAN. Monster is also very good but overpriced. AR is best quality for the price.
Yup!
57U
11-19-2002, 05:57 PM
Funny how prices vary in Canada. I've been amazed that you're able to get the AR cables for $25 in the US. That would be a no brainer for me, because that's what I'd probably buy. In Canada, they are about C$75. While the Radio Shack "gold ends" cables are about C$25 on sale.
Ratman
11-20-2002, 06:37 AM
57U,
There are 3 versions of AR cables. Perhaps the ones you saw were the 'Professional" series. The ones that BB and CC sell are the 'middle' versions.
There are 3 versions of AR cables. Perhaps the ones you saw were the 'Professional" series. The ones that BB and CC sell are the 'middle' versions.
AdminJoe
11-20-2002, 10:07 AM
For high end, This one is easy..
Bettercables.com
Bettercables.com
mikehbkwm
11-20-2002, 11:16 AM
Just went over to BetterCables.com. Now I understand that alot of people really say they make good cables but my gosh they are soooo expensive I mean I can get some component Monster video 3 cables cheaper then what they have theirs priced at can somebody explain why they are so high.. Are their cables that good.....
Ratman
11-20-2002, 02:50 PM
The prices are high because some individuals really believe that if you spend a lot of money on a cable that either a) you think it sounds better because you spent a lot of money or b) everyone tells you to buy expensive cables because they are better, you don't hear a difference, but because you spent a lot of money you won't admit that you were shafted.
Sorry to those that profess 'high end' audio cables are better. But copper and connectors just carry electrons at a little less than the speed of light. Whether you spend $20 or $200.
If you're up to the test, buy a pair decent cables and a pair of 'high end' cables and you decide. You can return the ones of your choice. Let us know...
BTW... do a 'blind' test (IE have someone swap the cables so you can perform an unbiased comparison)
Sorry to those that profess 'high end' audio cables are better. But copper and connectors just carry electrons at a little less than the speed of light. Whether you spend $20 or $200.
If you're up to the test, buy a pair decent cables and a pair of 'high end' cables and you decide. You can return the ones of your choice. Let us know...
BTW... do a 'blind' test (IE have someone swap the cables so you can perform an unbiased comparison)
rob vazquez
11-20-2002, 09:27 PM
i bought all my ar cables ebay.all the cables i needed for all my hook ups .very happy!!!
billw
11-21-2002, 01:14 PM
I have no doubt that the Monster cables are overpriced. I know, I got "sucked" into the Monster mentatlity.
I can tell you that I could hear the difference. Then when I was buying the component cables, I could see a difference.
It was noticeable, to what degree I can't state nor justify the price difference. I knew it was there and I couldnt deal with it.
All my cables are Monster, even my surge protector/power cleaner.
Bill
I can tell you that I could hear the difference. Then when I was buying the component cables, I could see a difference.
It was noticeable, to what degree I can't state nor justify the price difference. I knew it was there and I couldnt deal with it.
All my cables are Monster, even my surge protector/power cleaner.
Bill
