component video cable

rebuy
rebuy Posts: 695
edited October 2011 in Basic Hookup/Wiring Questions
I went to the city today and dropped by the Home Depot. Yeah, I was shopping for a deal and found one.

OK, The bad part is their Monster, the good part is the 7 dollars for a 4 ft cable.

They had 8 ft component video cables on sale also.


Just lettin ya know
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  • rebuy
    rebuy Posts: 695
    edited September 2011
    Yes, I know people here hate monster.
    For seven bucks I couldn't pass it up since I needed them.
    They're pretty nice.
    24K gold contacts, duraflex jackets.

    Just trying to help others save some cash.
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  • larry777
    larry777 Posts: 480
    edited September 2011
    For $7 how could you go wrong. Even if you change the cable later on, you can have it as a spare or sell it for more than $7. Nice Grab.
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    2 Channel.............................

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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,236
    edited September 2011
    There is nothing wrong with Monstercables , it's the company everyone hates for what they have done.
    Dan
    My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
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  • Dabutcher
    Dabutcher Posts: 2,597
    edited October 2011
    What has Monster cable done that everyone hates? Are they owned by best buy or something? peace,Darryl
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  • Mr. Sharpe
    Mr. Sharpe Posts: 1,355
    edited October 2011
    Dabutcher wrote: »
    What has Monster cable done that everyone hates? Are they owned by best buy or something? peace,Darryl

    Lol owned by best buy. that's good. that'd be funny!!

    back to the thread, I have Monstercables THX1000 component cables, ya know the pretty ones?

    http://www.amazon.com/Monster-ULT-V800-CV-4-Component/dp/B0009PXGX4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1319852318&sr=8-2

    they work very well, I wouldn't change... especially since I was told to just stick with these instead of getting a higher priced cable until I can use HDMi. I had no idea Home depot sold Monsters. cheap buy and good deal. for some reason they are extremely expensive retail but are easily obtained for a fraction that price anywhere online.

    I actually wish I knew what they've done too...
    Home theater:
    43” Westinghouse Displayer
    Marantz UD-7007 Player
    Emotiva MC-700 Processor
    Adcom GFA-5006 Amplifier
    Parasound Zamp Amplifier
    Ethereal ESO-1 Power Conditioner
    Klipsch RC-10 Center
    Klipsch R34c Fronts
    Klipsch RB-41 Surrounds
    Polk audio PSW-505

    Stereo:
    Polk audio RTA-12c’s fully upgraded crossovers
    DIY 12tc braided speaker cables
    Denon DVD-5910ci Spinner
    Parasound P6 Preamplifer
    Parasound HCA -1500a Amplifier
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  • Dennis Gardner
    Dennis Gardner Posts: 4,861
    edited October 2011
    Monster cable has long been known for strong arming "ANY" company that dares to use the name Monster in their company name. They claim that the word Monster belongs to them. Here is a list of some of the unfortunate souls that have had to defend themselves against MC.

    Snow Monsters (a kid's skiing group)
    MonsterVintage, small used clothing store
    Monsters, Inc., an animated feature film
    Monster Garage, a television series
    Monsters of the Midway, a nickname of the Chicago Bears football team
    Fenway Park's Monster seats
    Monster Energy, energy drinks
    Monster.com employment website
    Monster Mini Golf
    Monster Balls Paintballs manufactured by JT Sports
    Monster Transmission

    Google page for Monster lawsuits:http://www.google.com/search?q=monster+cable+lawsuits&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a

    Besides this type of business practice, they push dealers of their products into bundling their product with extended warranty plans etc. to push ticket averages up beyond a simple suggestion that you might want to look into better cables. Many people feel strong arm tactics at the register so severe that they feel bad if they don't buy the "Extras".

    This has turned alot of potential buyers of their product away from the brand.
    HT Optoma HD25 LV on 80" DIY Screen, Anthem MRX 300 Receiver, Pioneer Elite BDP 51FD Polk CS350LS, Polk SDA1C, Polk FX300, Polk RT55, Dual EBS Adire Shiva 320watt tuned to 17hz, ICs-DIY Twisted Prs, Speaker-Raymond Cable

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  • Mr. Sharpe
    Mr. Sharpe Posts: 1,355
    edited October 2011
    Enlightened I am. Very interesting. thank you for the explanation.
    Home theater:
    43” Westinghouse Displayer
    Marantz UD-7007 Player
    Emotiva MC-700 Processor
    Adcom GFA-5006 Amplifier
    Parasound Zamp Amplifier
    Ethereal ESO-1 Power Conditioner
    Klipsch RC-10 Center
    Klipsch R34c Fronts
    Klipsch RB-41 Surrounds
    Polk audio PSW-505

    Stereo:
    Polk audio RTA-12c’s fully upgraded crossovers
    DIY 12tc braided speaker cables
    Denon DVD-5910ci Spinner
    Parasound P6 Preamplifer
    Parasound HCA -1500a Amplifier
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