"cheap" and "Monster Cables" don't belong in the same sentence. :D
Sdallnct
03-03-04, 06:38 PM
Is there a reason you want Monster? There are plenty of other brands out there.
shelland
03-03-04, 08:21 PM
I didn't know there was such a thing! :D
DVD Josh
03-03-04, 08:38 PM
Originally posted by tideguy
Where's the cheapest place to buy Monster Cables?
eBay.
tideguy
03-04-04, 12:28 AM
I just want good quality cables.
emoxley
03-04-04, 01:36 AM
Get some AR (Acoustic Research) cables. Every bit as good as Monster cables............only, a whole lot cheaper! Can get them at Best Buy........ :)
steebo777
03-04-04, 08:22 AM
Originally posted by tideguy
I just want good quality cables.
Monster doesn't post it's specs of it's cables at all, so 'good quality cables' could be unfounded. I say just get some nice AR cables or from BlueJeans (http://www.bluejeanscables.com). If you can get an employee of CC or BB to hook you up though, you get a substantial discount (something like 60% off).
Furious
03-04-04, 10:32 AM
Authorized Monster dealers can't discount the product, so if you want a better price you'll have to go to places like ebay for used or grey market Monster product.
drmoze
03-04-04, 10:52 AM
I understand that blue jean cables are very good quality and many people like them. But, they are also in the Monster price range, and are NOT anywhere near 'cheap.' (e.g. 6-foot a/v composite or component cables for $40-$45.)
I'd go with AR, or even check out cablesamerica.com for the Velocity brand. ($17 for 6-ft component, 75-ohm OFC, mylar & braided-copper shield, foam dielectric, gold-plated connectors...) I thoink these used to be their Python brand (or at least they are similar), which work very well,no complaints at all.
steebo777
03-04-04, 10:57 AM
Originally posted by Furious
Authorized Monster dealers can't discount the product, so if you want a better price you'll have to go to places like ebay for used or grey market Monster product.
Unless the employees buy it for themselves, in which case you do get the discount.
uNCSUcks
03-04-04, 11:20 AM
Originally posted by steebo777
Monster doesn't post it's specs of it's cables at all, so 'good quality cables' could be unfounded. I say just get some nice AR cables or from BlueJeans (http://www.bluejeanscables.com). If you can get an employee of CC or BB to hook you up though, you get a substantial discount (something like 60% off).
Best way to go if you have the hookup. The CC discount is crap now, but you can still get accomodation for 60% off retail.
Brian Shannon
03-05-04, 08:15 AM
If you really want Monster or similar cable you might check your local audio/video retailer. I know that in my area the local shop discounts cables that they have used in the store by 50%. I have picked up some good deals in the past.
Good luck.
steebo777
03-06-04, 12:50 PM
Originally posted by Brian Shannon
If you really want Monster or similar cable you might check your local audio/video retailer. I know that in my area the local shop discounts cables that they have used in the store by 50%. I have picked up some good deals in the past.
Good luck.
Even though it's way off topic Brian, I love your HT. Good lookin stuff man!
NaturalMystic79
03-06-04, 03:27 PM
I use almost all AR (Acoustic Research) cables for my component video on the TV and wires for my HT and couldn't be happier. Price is much better than Monsters, too.
Brian Shannon
03-06-04, 03:54 PM
Originally posted by steebo777
Even though it's way off topic Brian, I love your HT. Good lookin stuff man!
Thank you very much Steebo :blush:
I spent a year planning and designing it. My family and friends enjoy it alot! Not too far off topic, I have Monster cable in my theater. The inwall cable was 14/2 Monster (350 feet) along with some older inter connects I am sure. I also have cable from Transparent, Better Cables, Kimber Kable, AR, Audio Research and some I am sure I have forgotten ;)
Ergyu
03-06-04, 05:17 PM
Very nice indeed. I just bought my first projector, but I live in a studio so I make due with what I got. Later this summer I'm moving into a house with a basement though!
On topic hehe, I bought Acoustic Research cables for my system after deciding I couldn't afford to invest the money into making my own cables at the moment. I think they were a great bargain. From everything I've read and seen they match Monster in quality, but cost a whole hell of a lot cheaper. I did my whole system for 100 bucks from Best buy, which includes:
1 15ft sub cable
1 6ft Coax cable
1 12 foot Component Cable
3 3ft stereo cables for SACD
I think that was it. Anyway, I think they are nice, and inexpensive hehe.
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