Monoprice component cables OK?

mhartman29
mhartman29 Posts: 257
edited December 2007 in Basic Hookup/Wiring Questions
Sorry if this has been done to death, but I'm curious about monoprice's component video cables. I don't have the highest end receiver right now, in fact, it doesn't even have HDMI connectors, so I'm merely looking to use component video to link my receiver to my new plasma.

So, I was looking at the PREMIUM 3-RCA Component Video Coaxial RG-6 18AWG 75Ohm CL2 Rated Cable. I can upgrade to Signals or some of the other popular/more expensive cables when I get a better receiver. But, for the time being, are these OK?
Emotiva LMC pre/pro
Emotiva LPA amp
Fronts LSI15
Center LSIC
Rears LSI7s
Dual MFW-15s
Oppo 980H
Signal Analog II ICs
Signal Ultra speaker cables
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  • WilliamM2
    WilliamM2 Posts: 4,781
    edited November 2007
    The Monoprice cables are fine. No need to get the premium ones though, the standard ones will work fine. I have both, and I found the premium cables way too stiff, and they put quite a strain on the connectors.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited November 2007
    I haven't read any bad things about them, go for it.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited November 2007
    Their audio cables are better than some popular store brand cables IMO. For your application, I say go for it. For when you upgrade, their HDMI cables are pretty good too, no complaints.
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • 66chevyIISS
    66chevyIISS Posts: 857
    edited November 2007
    I ran there 35' component cable or my projector. No complaints here.
    My Home Theater (WIP):
    Panasonic AE900 Projector - 126" screen, XBOX 360, Pioneer BDP-320 Bluray
    Receiver: Denon AVR-1905
    Fronts: RTi6's, Center: CSi5, Surrounds: RTi4, Rears: Denon
    Dual Subs: PSW202, and behind the couch Denon 8"
    My showcase link:
    Media Room pics
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  • Kex
    Kex Posts: 5,205
    edited November 2007
    +1. Some of their stuff can look a little bit less than perfect (not always "expensive looking", if you can figure out what I mean by that!), but I have no complaints about their speaker wire or cables (component, S-Video, coaxial ...) compared to my old Monster gear, especially if you stick to the premium products (RG-6, 12AWG, etc.).
    Alea jacta est!
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,664
    edited November 2007
    I use them and have no complaint. Well made. Connectors fit real tight.


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  • Mr. Mojo
    Mr. Mojo Posts: 53
    edited December 2007
    I bought 2 Digital Optical, a Subwoofer cable and an HDMI from Monoprice.
    All work just great.
    Don't ever waste your $ with Monster cables.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited December 2007
    Mr. Mojo wrote: »
    Don't ever waste your $ with Monster cables.

    Absolutely.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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