Cable Quality Monoprice.com?????

Posted by: titleist

Cable Quality Monoprice.com????? - 08/22/06 08:27 PM

I noticed a site mentioned here at some point..Monoprice.com. The cables are very inexpensive it seems almost too inexpensive. What if anything would I sacrifice by using these cables. I will need to buy HDMI-DVI, component as well as 5.1 cables for my sacd player. It could save me hundreds getting it from this site. Any thoughts or reviews from those that have used monoprice.com
Posted by: gonk

Re: Cable Quality Monoprice.com????? - 08/22/06 10:39 PM

I picked up an optical cable and a stereo analog cable from Monoprice recently. The optical cable was of serviceable quality, but the analog cables were as flimsy as anything I've seen included with a cheap VCR - no shielding, small gauge. I think it varies depending on the cable, since mine were at the extremely low-cost end of the spectrum. You might also take a look at Blue Jeans Cable for the component and analog cables and Pacific Cable for the DVI/HDMI stuff.
Posted by: sluggo

Re: Cable Quality Monoprice.com????? - 08/23/06 11:31 AM

I notice that RAM electronics has some (what looks like) quality built cables at relatively cheap prices, although the site seems slow. You'll find 5 ft digital audio cable w/locking RCAs for $13, and silver plated solid core HDMI 3ft for $30. Has anyone had any experience with these?
Posted by: Mwg909

Re: Cable Quality Monoprice.com????? - 08/30/06 08:35 PM

I've purchased HDMI cables from Monoprice, they work fine. Do a search at AVS forums, you'll see quite a few good reports regarding Monoprice.

Regards,
Mike