Component Video Cord for Audio?
tecmo04
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So my local bb is putting a lot of stuff on clearance. They had some Monster 1000 component video cords that where normally 110 marked down to 28. I was thinking about buying two sets and us:confuseding them for my 6.1 outs from the dvd to receiver.
Any cons to doing this?
Are video cords different than audio?
Any cons to doing this?
Are video cords different than audio?
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I'm using 2 RCA a/v sets for the 5.1 SACD out of my dvdp into my rcvr. It sounds awesome to me, but I'm sure some purist will come along and say 'NO!!!!'I refuse to argue with idiots, because people can't tell the DIFFERENCE!
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Should work fine, other than the fact that 6.1 requires 7 cables, and the two pair you have will only give you 6.
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Ahh, math was never my strong suit. i ment 5.1. So are there any differences in the construction of audio and video cables? Is it just simply that two cords says audio, three says video? There has to be more than that, isnt there?
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They're 75ohm cables which many companies use for audio interconnects. They'll work, but I can't comment on the sound."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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what are some reasonably priced brands for audio "only" use. I'm looking to set up my dvd-a/sacd player and want to buy some new cables ( 1ft or 1.5ft). Any recomendations?HT-- Denon avr-2808ci,Emotiva UPA-1s, RTi 10's, CSi A6, ERD-1 surrounds, Vizio P50, Yamaha yst-sw300, DVR hr21, 40g PS3, APC-h15
Downstairs-- Denon avr-3300,Emotiva UPA-2, Toshiba 50" rear projection, Denon 2200 sacd, Emotiva ERM-1s, small Yamaha sub -
"signal cable" gets alot of reccomendations on here. I use Audio Art IC 3's. great cables but in a little higher price bracket than the Signal Cables.Onkyo TX NR 5008 modified by The Upgrade Company
Oppo BDP 93 modified by The Upgrade Company
Arcam CD37
Monitor Audio Gold GS 60
Revolver Audio Music 5 towers.(surround)
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Almost everyone I've seen on here recommends Blue Jean Cable. I just checked their website and they have 3' six channel sets starting at $95. Can't see them getting any cheaper, unless you go the route I took(see previous post this thread).
You can also check Audio Advisor, they carry several brands.
Good luck & happy hunting.I refuse to argue with idiots, because people can't tell the DIFFERENCE! -
I ended up getting Acoustic Research PR-136 Pro II's series 5.1. Got them for $29.99. Some places are selling them for around $75.00. they aint high end, but they should do the job!HT-- Denon avr-2808ci,Emotiva UPA-1s, RTi 10's, CSi A6, ERD-1 surrounds, Vizio P50, Yamaha yst-sw300, DVR hr21, 40g PS3, APC-h15
Downstairs-- Denon avr-3300,Emotiva UPA-2, Toshiba 50" rear projection, Denon 2200 sacd, Emotiva ERM-1s, small Yamaha sub -
Ahh, math was never my strong suit. i ment 5.1. So are there any differences in the construction of audio and video cables? Is it just simply that two cords says audio, three says video? There has to be more than that, isnt there?
I've always wondered the same, and still don't have a final answer yet, however-in my research thus far, I have found that some packaged Left Right Audio and Video cables, although all 75ohms, can sometimes be constructed in different ways. What I mean is the audio may be coax, where the video is sort of twisted pair.-Not sure how to explain it, but a A/V RCA set (actually RCA brand) has a clear outer jacket, so I can see the inner construction method. Not sure how much that would impact sound, but those cables should probably be avoided. I would stick at least with all cables construted in the same way.
In my searching around, I've also seen that some cables designed specifically for use as Audio Interconnects, have been deliberately designed in different ways, even from the same maker (some coax, some twisted, etc) each apparently with its own merits.
I've seen some cables with better shileding than others and some with larger diameter copper than others. Some made with silver, and a large variety of dielectric.
Even though I don't have all the answers yet, so far I have found/assume (with reservations), that the RCA A/V (2 audio 1 video), component sets, Subwoofer cables, Digital Coax, etc all can apparently be used as an audio interconnect. I have no idea whether any are better than another..
By the way, currently I am using the Monoprice Premium 2's. I don't remember, but I belive I paid less than $20 for a set (6 cables). I use them from my SACD to AVR and from the AVR to my AMP. No complaints thus far____________________
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monoprice is a good place if you want good performance for a low price, but don't need a "brand name" on your cables or accessories.
ICs can be made out of either a twisted pair or coax, and both have their place. For my ICs, I use a double twisted pair (four wires in one cable, with two wires carrying the same signal) and I like it a lot.
"Although nearly all audio-visual connectors, including audio, composite and component video, and S/PDIF audio can use identical 75 Ω cables, sales of special-purpose cables for each use have proliferated. Varying cable quality means that a cheap line-level audio cable might not successfully transfer component video or digital audio signals." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RCA_connector
