Are all Optical Cables..... - Blu-ray Forum

thizzle42 · 02-29-2008, 04:01 PM

Are optical cables all the same, like HDMI, or are there better quality brands to get? If so, can you recommend a good brand that I would find at Circuit City or Best Buy? Thanks.

blujacket · 02-29-2008, 04:03 PM

I know you wanted to get a cable at a b&m, but these are very good and cheap.

http://www.monoprice.com/products/su...02&cp_id=10229

Brian Cash · 02-29-2008, 04:05 PM

well monster is the best brand if you want to spend alot of money but if you want the same quality for 99 % cheaper go to mono price all optical and hdmi cables are the same no matter what the brand is

mike79 · 02-29-2008, 04:07 PM

Anyone know of a good optical switch? I posted this in another thread, but it is burried. I don't see any on monoprice, and amazon's seem to have some mixed reviews.

WickyWoo · 02-29-2008, 04:08 PM

There is one on monoprice. Its a manual switch that runs about $6.

If you want one that switches electronically, get ready to pay out the nose

mike79 · 02-29-2008, 04:13 PM

I am fine with manual. I just could not find it on monoprice. I don't want to order it from amazon because, they are from the marketplace sellers, I would rather buy it directly.

blujacket · 02-29-2008, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by mike79

I am fine with manual. I just could not find it on monoprice. I don't want to order it from amazon because, they are from the marketplace sellers, I would rather buy it directly.

http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2

mike79 · 02-29-2008, 04:18 PM

Thanks, Unfortunatley it's on backorder. I think I saw the sameone on amazon, maybe I will just order it there.

Durentis · 03-01-2008, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Brian Cash

well monster is the best brand if you want to spend alot of money but if you want the same quality for 99 % cheaper go to mono price all optical and hdmi cables are the same no matter what the brand is

No, Monster is not the best brand whether you look at it from quality or excessive price. Monster is a marketing company that happens to sell cable (and other stuff) when it's not filing hundreds of trademark lawsuits against those such as little kids dressing up as monsters for Halloween. (See sig.)

Brian Cash · 03-01-2008, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Durentis

No, Monster is not the best brand whether you look at it from quality or excessive price. Monster is a marketing company that happens to sell cable (and other stuff) when it's not filing hundreds of trademark lawsuits against those such as little kids dressing up as monsters for Halloween. (See sig.)

Someone obviously has it out for monster

Whytewash · 03-01-2008, 01:25 AM

I bought 2 Monster HDMI cables when I first bought into BD... And let me tell you something that should have been told to me before I bought them...

Monster is the Bose of cables... Overpriced and unnecessary. Look at Crackinhedz' sig.

He has a link that explains all about HDMI cables and why cheap ones are just as good as overpriced Monsters

http://boardsus.playstation.com/play...read.id=828972

(I saved you the search... I know your qusetion was about Optical cables but the same essential information applies)

Durentis · 03-01-2008, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Brian Cash

Someone obviously has it out for monster

I was as ignorant as most everyone else and bought their cables until I read stuff here ending with the link in my sig.. then I was completely disgusted with them. So yes, I 'have it out for Monster' as I would any other company that goes out of its way to hurt people.

Brian Cash · 03-01-2008, 01:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Whytewash

I bought 2 Monster HDMI cables when I first bought into BD... And let me tell you something that should have been told to me before I bought them...

Monster is the Bose of cables... Overpriced and unnecessary. Look at Crackinhedz' sig.

He has a link that explains all about HDMI cables and why cheap ones are just as good as overpriced Monsters

http://boardsus.playstation.com/play...read.id=828972

(I saved you the search... I know your qusetion was about Optical cables but the same essential information applies)

Hey now bose sounds pretty good but are overpriced i have a 321 system in my bedroom right now and love it

Whytewash · 03-01-2008, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Brian Cash

Hey now bose sounds pretty good but are overpriced i have a 321 system in my bedroom right now and love it

i agree... Dont get me wrong, Bose does sound great. However, IMO they are overpriced for what they are. I honestly prefer a nice Polk, Klipsch, or B&W... again, IMO

Beta Man · 03-01-2008, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Whytewash

i agree... Dont get me wrong, Bose does sound great. However, IMO they are overpriced for what they are. I honestly prefer a nice Polk, Klipsch, or B&W... again, IMO

B&W Mini Theater speakers are a steal at $1,500 compared to a $3k bose system!!! I was going to get them for the bedroom....but my wife would like me to take the T.V. out of the bedroom completely

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02-29-2008, 04:01 PM	#1
thizzle42 Member Member since:Feb 2008	Are all Optical Cables..... Are optical cables all the same, like HDMI, or are there better quality brands to get? If so, can you recommend a good brand that I would find at Circuit City or Best Buy? Thanks.

03-01-2008, 01:25 AM	#11
Whytewash Special Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:'Couve, WA Blu-ray collection:60 Blu-ray reviews:1	I bought 2 Monster HDMI cables when I first bought into BD... And let me tell you something that should have been told to me before I bought them... Monster is the Bose of cables... Overpriced and unnecessary. Look at Crackinhedz' sig. He has a link that explains all about HDMI cables and why cheap ones are just as good as overpriced Monsters http://boardsus.playstation.com/play...read.id=828972 (I saved you the search... I know your qusetion was about Optical cables but the same essential information applies) Last edited by Whytewash; 03-01-2008 at 01:28 AM.

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02-29-2008, 04:03 PM	#2
blujacket Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Dayton,Ohio 4K collection:70 Blu-ray collection:658	I know you wanted to get a cable at a b&m, but these are very good and cheap. http://www.monoprice.com/products/su...02&cp_id=10229

02-29-2008, 04:05 PM	#3
Brian Cash Special Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Chicago Blu-ray collection:13 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:3	well monster is the best brand if you want to spend alot of money but if you want the same quality for 99 % cheaper go to mono price all optical and hdmi cables are the same no matter what the brand is

02-29-2008, 04:07 PM	#4
mike79 Power Member Member since:May 2007 Location:NYC Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:1	Anyone know of a good optical switch? I posted this in another thread, but it is burried. I don't see any on monoprice, and amazon's seem to have some mixed reviews.

02-29-2008, 04:08 PM	#5
WickyWoo Blu-ray Champion Member since:May 2007 Trading Score:2	There is one on monoprice. Its a manual switch that runs about $6. If you want one that switches electronically, get ready to pay out the nose

02-29-2008, 04:13 PM	#6
mike79 Power Member Member since:May 2007 Location:NYC Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:1	I am fine with manual. I just could not find it on monoprice. I don't want to order it from amazon because, they are from the marketplace sellers, I would rather buy it directly.

02-29-2008, 04:18 PM	#8
mike79 Power Member Member since:May 2007 Location:NYC Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:1	Thanks, Unfortunatley it's on backorder. I think I saw the sameone on amazon, maybe I will just order it there.

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