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mountain
01-11-07, 10:11 AM
I'm looking for some cheap component cables and stumble upon these but I don't know the difference the between them... Does it worth to spend extra cash over the other? Thanks in advance.

3Ft 3-RCA Component Video Cable (RG-59/u) (http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10235&cs_id=1023502&p_id=2186&style=&seq=1&format=1#largeimage)

PREMIUM 1.5FT 3-RCA Component Video Coaxial RG-6 18AWG 75Ohm Cable (http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10235&cs_id=1023502&p_id=2854&seq=1&format=2&style=)

Edit: BTW, I'm using this for my DVD Player and VCR. Thanks

AntennaMan1
01-11-07, 10:22 AM
The cheaper ones are made of RG-59 and what appears to be cheap connectors. The "Premium" ones are made of RG-6(heavier gauge) coax and what appear to be more positive holding connectors. The cost differential between the two kinds of coax, for such a short run is effectively $0. The difference in cost of the 6 connectors, bought in bulk is probably around $2. The cheaper cables, because they're made of smaller gauge coax, would be more pliable.

mountain
01-11-07, 10:35 AM
The cheaper ones are made of RG-59 and what appears to be cheap connectors. The "Premium" ones are made of RG-6(heavier gauge) coax and what appear to be more positive holding connectors. The cost differential between the two kinds of coax, for such a short run is effectively $0. The difference in cost of the 6 connectors, bought in bulk is probably around $2. The cheaper cables, because they're made of smaller gauge coax, would be more pliable.

So you're saying it's not worth it? If so, what would you recommend? Thanks

cavu
01-11-07, 11:02 AM
what would you recommend?ANYTHING made by Monoprice (http://www.monoprice.com/products/subdepartment.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10235&style=) !

They are one of the most respected suppliers on AVS! Very low prices and excellent product and service!!

AntennaMan1
01-11-07, 03:23 PM
So you're saying it's not worth it?
How did you infer this? You asked for the differences, I obliged.

mountain
01-11-07, 08:44 PM
How did you infer this? You asked for the differences, I obliged.

Yes and thank you but I also asked if it worth to spend $7 to get the other component cables. Please let me know. thanks

videobruce
01-12-07, 09:30 AM
What's the difference between these two?Profit.

I bet no one could even measure the difference between the two, let along see it. As far as one being RG59 and the other RG6, I would doubt that unless one would cut the cable and look at the cross section. With every cable I have cit open (for one reason or another) 90%+ is insulation and very little conductor (copper etc.). Cheap audio cables are notorious for this. A thick jacket and nothing inside. Makes you wonder that they work at all.

moxie1617
01-12-07, 10:23 AM
For a 3 ft run I would save the $7 and go with the less expensive cables. The more expensive 18AWG cables are going to be stiff and, at least with my setup, would be a pain to run from one shelf to the other in my cable raceway. If I were running more than 6 ft of cable, I would choose the more expensive cable.

mountain
01-12-07, 12:55 PM
Thanks guys, I really appreciated.

AntennaMan1
01-12-07, 03:11 PM
As far as one being RG59 and the other RG6, I would doubt that unless one would cut the cable and look at the cross section.
Just working from the listed specs. ;)

We've taken to making our own component cables. If it wasn't for having 10s of thousands of feet of RG-6 on hand, I'd go with RG-59 for these cables because of the stiffness of the RG-6.