Monster bi-wiring: Z2 or M1.4s or "New Navajo"

masterpp
masterpp Posts: 9
edited January 2005 in Basic Hookup/Wiring Questions
I'm planning to order Monster bi-wiring and I don't know which one should i get.
Z2 Bi-wire, M1.4s bi-wire, or New Monster Cable Navajo White speaker cable.

I think New Monster cable is cheaper. When I tried to find online store, the M1.4s have Monster Lock Pin but I don't want to get pin, i prefer the spade or banana.

Should I get New Monster Cable to make them into bi-wire or get a set of Biwire either Z2 or M1.4s

other question, which one is best: Lock Master or QuickLock? I like the QuickLock becuz it easy to use. I haven't tried the Lock Master yet.

(note: i don't want to get other brand)
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited December 2004
    Overpriced cables, easily bested by many other brands. That, and Monster basically sucks as a company, you won't find much support for them around here.

    If you'd be open to other suggestions, chances are you'll be much happier at the end of the day. Welcome to the forum.

    Cheers,
    Russ
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,647
    edited December 2004
    Originally posted by masterpp
    (note: i don't want to get other brand)

    OH YES, YOU DO!
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  • masterpp
    masterpp Posts: 9
    edited December 2004
    okie.. what brand do you recommend? how about AudioQuest?
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,647
    edited December 2004
    AQ's tend to be a bright cable, which doesn't mean that it's bad if you have a dull sound now. What kind of gear do you have and what's your price range. Do you want to bi-wire because you've heard a difference in someones set up or just because you can? IMO, bi-wiring is a waste, you're better off spending the cash on a better single run and using upgraded jumpers on the binding posts. Also, it's worth noting that the biggest improvement from cables comes from upgrading the interconnects.

    EDIT: You may want to check out the Cable Swap Program here on the forum. You can read the different reviews and even sign up for the program if you wish.
    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."

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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited December 2004
    okie.. what brand do you recommend? how about AudioQuest?

    Audioquest makes great cables. Cheaper (if you shop around on the net) and much, much, much better than Monster. I use Audioquest stuff on my HT and 2-channel system. I've also use Tara Labs, Kimber, DIY, Monster, Acoustic Research, etc. and I keep coming back to Audioquest. Try their copperheads or their corals interconnects and their Type 4 or Type 6 speaker cables. Check www.audioadvisor.com or www.hcmaudio.com. For used cables, check www.audiogon.com and ebay.
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  • dbournival
    dbournival Posts: 131
    edited December 2004
    Z2's would be fine unless you plan to run them inwall. The cable construction is pretty much the same, except the M series are approved for inwall use.

    Monster make fine cables, you can find similar ones for less, or better for the same $$ however.
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited January 2005
    One of the better sounding cables I have found is MIT, I have used the monster and like the MIT better. They have lines priced for every budget. You should also check out Signal Cable and BlueJeans Cable, better stuff and less money than monster.

    RT1
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