monster cable vs coat hanger

monster cable vs coat hanger#161688

By RubberMallet - March 3rd, 2008, 5:38 pm

- March 3rd, 2008, 5:38 pm #161688

http://gizmodo.com/363154/audiophile-de ... oat-hanger

3 months ago, target had a clearence on all their GE a/v cables...i picked up 3 12' optical patches for 7 bucks a piece, 2 hdmi 6' patches for 8 bucks, and 2 component cables for 6 bucks a piece....i felt like i'd found the holy grail..

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Re: monster cable vs coat hanger#161696

By Rocketfan - March 3rd, 2008, 5:51 pm

- March 3rd, 2008, 5:51 pm #161696

RubberMallet wrote:http://gizmodo.com/363154/audiophile-de ... oat-hanger

3 months ago, target had a clearence on all their GE a/v cables...i picked up 3 12' optical patches for 7 bucks a piece, 2 hdmi 6' patches for 8 bucks, and 2 component cables for 6 bucks a piece....i felt like i'd found the holy grail..

Nice article mallet....thats amazing....

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#162328

By Bigshoman - March 5th, 2008, 4:17 am

- March 5th, 2008, 4:17 am #162328

IMHO, the only reason to use MC's is if you are using a projector in HD, or for broadcasting.

I like to use the two finger and thumb approach. . .

#162362

By RubberMallet - March 5th, 2008, 10:33 am

- March 5th, 2008, 10:33 am #162362

Bigshoman wrote:IMHO, the only reason to use MC's is if you are using a projector in HD, or for broadcasting.

no there is really no reason to use MC over a cheaper just as shielded brand.... most people in the industry agree..

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<--smart jerk per bigsmooth

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#162366

By LUconn - March 5th, 2008, 10:46 am

- March 5th, 2008, 10:46 am #162366

I thought that was the entire point of this thread. And was demonstrated by showing that they're no better than a coat hanger.

*please disregard this post if dated before 2017 and accept my apologies*

#162368

By RubberMallet - March 5th, 2008, 10:57 am

- March 5th, 2008, 10:57 am #162368

a guy here at work bought a new lcd tv, receiver, speaker system, and upconvert dvd player for christmas....

he dropped a good 3000 on it.

he spent close to 500 bucks on cables and speaker wire....incredulous...i showed him where he could of gotten it for less than 100..

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<--smart jerk per bigsmooth

SuperJon wrote: I love dc Talk.

#162397

By adam42381 - March 5th, 2008, 12:30 pm

- March 5th, 2008, 12:30 pm #162397

www.cablesforless.com is a great resource. They sell high quality cables that are just as good as Monster at a fraction of the price.

LUnpretty11 wrote:PH, your BJ skills impress me.

#162413

By RubberMallet - March 5th, 2008, 1:13 pm

- March 5th, 2008, 1:13 pm #162413

that and monoprice.com are great sites..

Formerly ishbox.

<--idiot, i guess, per bigsmooth/thepostman

<--smart jerk per bigsmooth

SuperJon wrote: I love dc Talk.

#162423

By adam42381 - March 5th, 2008, 1:28 pm

- March 5th, 2008, 1:28 pm #162423

RubberMallet wrote:that and monoprice.com are great sites..

I've never used monoprice but I've heard good things about them. I'll keep them in mind.

LUnpretty11 wrote:PH, your BJ skills impress me.

#162467

By mrmacphisto - March 5th, 2008, 2:47 pm

- March 5th, 2008, 2:47 pm #162467

Everyone who's anyone in the home theater field knows Monster has been making their cables from recycled coat hangers for years. It's why they're so durable.

Monoprice.com is definitely the way to go.