[blake]

Hi,

I am getting a Toshiba 50 HDX82 delivered next week. I still have to get component video cable for my DVD player (non-progressive scan). The sales rep at future shop says I should get this "Acoustic Research MS291 6 ft. Master Component Video Cable" which runs $130 CAN (~$80US). This seems like a lot just for a cable.

Will you actually notice a difference in PQ between this cable and something 1/2 the price?


thanks.

 

[eweiss]

Last year, with a Sony 560 interlaced DVD player, I did not notice a difference between $30 6' AR component cables and $90 2m Monster 3 component cables.


On the other hand, an article I read on the Internet back then indicated that there is a definite discernible difference between Better Cables (a sponsor of this Web site) and cheaper brands. They're a bit more $$ than Monster 3, but based on the article, it might be worth your money.


6' component cables under $100 US are likely not going to be a major improvement over $30 AR cables. Monster makes higher-priced models that are supposed to be better than Monster 3, and maybe you ought to buy a couple high$$ sets and a cheap set, and use a 30-day return policy to test for yourself. Make sure you can return them.


Use a DVD with a test pattern, resolution graph, convergence grid, etc., to compare sharpness, brightness, and color separation or whatever you think you want to look for to compare cables.

 

[MDRiggs]

Does seem a bit steep. Have a look at this: Component Video Cables

 

[trader]

Buy the house brand from partsexpress.com they look to be made by Monster cable or are very good clones. I'm very happy with their cables.

 

[magster]

Another reputable custom cable maker worth looking at is RhinoCables.com

They are also located in Canada which will probably save you some money. The cables they use offer a marked improvement over Monster 3 for less.

 

[CO1]

If you live in the US and you want a really good cable I would go with Better Cables. If you live in Canada I would look else where, their shipping to Canada is a little crazy.