Cheap S-Video Cables
08-02-00, 12:55 PM
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Hi, I am new to this forum, and I have a quick question ask. What are outright the best quality S-video cable I can get for a low price ? I have seen 1 meter monster cables (M series I think) for up to 80 dollars, that seems downright absurd to me. Are there any online places I can get these quality cables for cheap ? I am a college student and am quite poor enough, without having to dish out 100 dollars for a cable 
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08-02-00, 01:55 PM
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Try www.avconnect.com
They sell Acoustic Research cables which
seem comparable to monsters. I ordered from
them once and received my cables by the next
day! 'Course, I only live about 15 miles away from them.
They sell Acoustic Research cables which
seem comparable to monsters. I ordered from
them once and received my cables by the next
day! 'Course, I only live about 15 miles away from them.
08-02-00, 02:05 PM
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Monster cables are not bad cables, but in my opinion they are overpriced (hype). They look cool though :-). Any cable with good shielding will do for most home theater applications.
If you want really cheap cables, check out allelectronics.com -- they sell some as low as $1.30.
If you want really cheap cables, check out allelectronics.com -- they sell some as low as $1.30.
08-03-00, 12:20 PM
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quote:<HR>Originally posted by Topgun94:
Monster is a good way to go for long cable runs, but if you only need a 3 foot cable the cheap one that came with the DVD player is probably fine.<HR>
It also depends on the display: if you have a large (>40") TV or a projector you'll definetely see the difference. I personally wouldn't mind spending $25 on a Monster Cable if your equipment is $2500.
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I have Monster s-video cable running fron my Toshiba 6109 to my tv and it makes a big difference over regular composite on the main tv(Mitsu. 40" tube).
On the other hand I have the cheap s-video I got with the player running from my PanasonicC-220 to the 6109.
There is no difference in picture quality using the C-220 through the 6109, or the 6109 by itself, thus no difference in picture quality between the $75 Monster and $5 cheapo brand.
These runs are only one meter in length and I am sure a better sheilded cable would work better for long runs, but if it is a short run use the cheapo stuff.
On the other hand I have the cheap s-video I got with the player running from my PanasonicC-220 to the 6109.
There is no difference in picture quality using the C-220 through the 6109, or the 6109 by itself, thus no difference in picture quality between the $75 Monster and $5 cheapo brand.
These runs are only one meter in length and I am sure a better sheilded cable would work better for long runs, but if it is a short run use the cheapo stuff.
