What's the difference between these two?

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)

PREMIUM 1.5FT 3-RCA Component Video Coaxial RG-6 18AWG 75Ohm Cable

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

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Originally Posted by AntennaMan1

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

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Originally Posted by mountain

what would you recommend?

ANYTHING made by Monoprice !

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

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Originally Posted by mountain

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

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Originally Posted by AntennaMan1

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

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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

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Originally Posted by videobruce

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.

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mountain Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 40	What's the difference between these two? 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) PREMIUM 1.5FT 3-RCA Component Video Coaxial RG-6 18AWG 75Ohm Cable Edit: BTW, I'm using this for my DVD Player and VCR. Thanks Last edited by mountain; 01-11-07 at 10:19 AM..

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AntennaMan1 Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Far northern Vermont Posts: 91	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.

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moxie1617 AVS Special Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chicago Metro Posts: 1,231	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.

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mountain Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 40	Thanks guys, I really appreciated.