Crappy Rocketfish cables.

camp21178
camp21178 Posts: 273
edited March 2012 in Basic Hookup/Wiring Questions
A few months ago when I got my first surround receiver, I had to unplug my HDMI cable from my TV. When I pulled on it, the connector separated. A few weeks ago I had to pull my Blu Ray player out and turn it sideways and my connector separated. Both were Rocketfish 6 foot cables. I've been into HI-Fi since 1975 and I've never lost a cable of any kind before. Anybody else have this problem? Also, since I need cables, are the Monoprice cables good? I know it sounds dumb, but I want a green one and a purple one. What the heck. Thanks!
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,663
    edited March 2012
    Maybe you should invest in some quality cables instead of the budget stuff......just saying.
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  • Syndil
    Syndil Posts: 1,582
    edited March 2012
    I use Monoprice cables almost exclusively. They work very well.

    RT-12, CS350-LS, PSW-300, Infinity Overture 1, Monoprice RC-65i
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  • kawizx9r
    kawizx9r Posts: 5,150
    edited March 2012
    You get what you pay for although that isn't always the case.
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  • gdb
    gdb Posts: 6,012
    edited March 2012
    I got rock solid HDMI cables from Amazon with ferrite whatevers for 4 or 5 bucks that does bluray on a 1080p plasma just as well as the $80 one that I returned. I don't even like the name "Rocketfish" and as such, would have never bought them on that basis alone !:lol: I think the ones linked below are the ones I got....
    http://www.amazon.com/Speed-Category-Certified-Cable-28AWG/dp/B001F37I06/ref=sr_1_21?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1330754755&sr=1-21


    Maybe you can get some flexi stuff to cover em in your colors !?!?
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,983
    edited March 2012
    F1nut wrote: »
    Maybe you should invest in some quality cables instead of the budget stuff......just saying.

    Can't wait for the "I'm not spending 1000 bucks on a cable" crowd to chime in. According to them, it's either 10 bucks or 1000 bucks, nothing inbetween.
    I did have to laugh at the "I want a green and purple one". LOL !!

    Camp buddy, thanks for the late night laugh. Seriously though, Signal cable is a good place to get a cable when your starting out. Tell Frank over there your a member here and he just might toss you a discount.
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  • Syndil
    Syndil Posts: 1,582
    edited March 2012
    10 bucks? That's too expensive.

    RT-12, CS350-LS, PSW-300, Infinity Overture 1, Monoprice RC-65i
    Adcom GFA-545II, GFA-6000, Outlaw Audio 990, Netgear NeoTV
    Denon DCM-460, DMD-1000, Sony BDP-360, Bravia KDL-40Z4100/S
    Monster AVL-300, HTS-2500 MKII
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  • gdb
    gdb Posts: 6,012
    edited March 2012
    Syndil wrote: »
    10 bucks? That's too expensive.

    Mine is only $4:lol:
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  • Syndil
    Syndil Posts: 1,582
    edited March 2012
    Then you overpaid 50 cents!!

    http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10240&cs_id=1024008&p_id=3992

    Just kidding. Monoprice charges shipping.

    RT-12, CS350-LS, PSW-300, Infinity Overture 1, Monoprice RC-65i
    Adcom GFA-545II, GFA-6000, Outlaw Audio 990, Netgear NeoTV
    Denon DCM-460, DMD-1000, Sony BDP-360, Bravia KDL-40Z4100/S
    Monster AVL-300, HTS-2500 MKII
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  • WilliamM2
    WilliamM2 Posts: 4,780
    edited March 2012
    tonyb wrote: »
    I did have to laugh at the "I want a green and purple one". LOL !!

    How is that any different than those who make or buy cables with Techflex on them? I get a laugh out of those too.
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  • camp21178
    camp21178 Posts: 273
    edited March 2012
    Thanks for the replies. A couple of guys helped and a couple ripped me for buying cheap cables, just about the ratio I expected. I bought those cables many years ago before Blu Ray was catching on and I had a DVD player with HDMI output. I've learned a lot since then.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,663
    edited March 2012
    I was referring to Monoprice, not Rocketfish.
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

    President of Club Polk

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  • rebuy
    rebuy Posts: 695
    edited March 2012
    I'm not spending 1000 bucks on a cable.
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,197
    edited March 2012
    I have had great luck with Media Bridge Ultra HDMI cables.

    http://www.amazon.com/Mediabridge-Ultra-Ethernet-Certified-Available/dp/B0019EHU8G

    I use MIT cables exclusively for audio applications.

    H9
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  • JustinHEMI
    JustinHEMI Posts: 198
    edited March 2012
    Another often overlook, but terrific source of cabling, is Blue Jeans. www.bluejeanscable.com

    I've personally been using them since about 2007.
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  • jaggman
    jaggman Posts: 1
    edited March 2012
    I know how you feel, but it cost for quality...
    Jaggman
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