Which cable is better? - Blu-ray Forum

Go Blue · 05-08-2008, 02:52 PM

Which cable is better made, or more importanly, has a tighter fit on the connector?

Xerious · 05-08-2008, 02:53 PM

what cables are you talking about??

Go Blue · 05-08-2008, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Xerious

what cables are you talking about??

In the poll above.

darkpoet25 · 05-08-2008, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by schultz

Which cable is better made, or more importanly, has a tighter fit on the connector?

It really is just a matter of personal preference. Most would go with Monster Cable, others have their own brands that they get. Hell I got a HDMI cable for my PS3 from Ebay for under $9 shipped and it works perfectly. Alot of members go here to get their cables and say that they have great service and prices. www.monoprice.com

Beta Man · 05-08-2008, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by schultz

In the poll above.

HA!!!

I think he meant "what type" as in HDMI, Speaker wire, Optical, Component, etc.

and for the price, what does it matter? They should all have a good connection, and both will probably have a bad one here or there.

BStecke · 05-08-2008, 02:58 PM

I voted Blue Jeans, but I've never bought a cable from Monoprice. I've always gotten great service from Blue Jeans and their cables are built like a brick s***house.

Go Blue · 05-08-2008, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

HA!!!

I think he meant "what type" as in HDMI, Speaker wire, Optical, Component, etc.

and for the price, what does it matter? They should all have a good connection, and both will probably have a bad one here or there.

My bad, I'm so used to dealing with HDMI, I forgot about the others.

MPDIEHL · 05-08-2008, 03:10 PM

I have been using Audioquest cables for years, nevr got a bad cable and the connections (any type) are some of the best I have ever seen.
HDMI's are snug with out being so tight you cant get them out, ditto for all the RCA connections. The Optical have always been flawless.
My only issue with Audioquest is there Premade speaker cables, I do not like the Bananna ends they use. They seem to loosen too easily although it is simple to spread them a bit for retightening.

Xerious · 05-08-2008, 03:13 PM

how come there's no clothes hanger option?

richteer · 05-08-2008, 03:54 PM

Judging by their analogue cables, I'd give Nordost my thumbs up. But cheap it ain't...

Go Blue · 05-08-2008, 04:12 PM

The reason I started this thread is I am looking to get 3 HDMI cables and am unsure where to buy them from. I just want to make sure it has a good connector on it and it fits snug.

Beta Man · 05-08-2008, 04:15 PM

I doubt you'll find anyone who's tried both, that swears that one is head-and-shoulders above the rest, and I don't think you'll get many (if any) horror stories about either company....

Just get what's cheapest.

moviefan · 05-08-2008, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by schultz

The reason I started this thread is I am looking to get 3 HDMI cables and am unsure where to buy them from. I just want to make sure it has a good connector on it and it fits snug.

I've bought from monoprice and they seem good, But sometimes I think they are too cheap to be the best quality.
My favorite is cobaltcable.com. They will make custom length cables (except HDMI) and I have used them for custom lenght subwoofer cables with locking connectors.
They also made me a custom "Y" cable for my buttkicker amp with 1 male to 1 male and 1 female connection.

Xboxbydegrees · 05-08-2008, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by moviefan

I've bought from monoprice and they seem good, But sometimes I think they are too cheap to be the best quality.
My favorite is cobaltcable.com. They will make custom length cables (except HDMI) and I have used them for custom lenght subwoofer cables with locking connectors.
They also made me a custom "Y" cable for my buttkicker amp with 1 male to 1 male and 1 female connection.

Wow they are expensive though.

Go Blue · 05-08-2008, 06:12 PM

Does it matter if the cable is made in China or US? Also, is silver plated coduits much better than tin plated?

DutchBoy · 05-08-2008, 06:20 PM

My cable needs a nice, snug fit. Too much wiggle room and that sucker will pop right out of there. Makes for some downright embarrassing moments, I can tell you!

kingofgrills · 05-08-2008, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by schultz

The reason I started this thread is I am looking to get 3 HDMI cables and am unsure where to buy them from. I just want to make sure it has a good connector on it and it fits snug.

With Bluejeans cable, you're getting high quality cables at a reasonable price. With Monoprice, your getting cheap cables.

I've noticeably improved my system by using Bluejeans subwoofer cables and component video cables. If you're considering both, I'd step up to Bluejeans. They're cables are fantastic.

DetroitSportsFan · 05-08-2008, 11:11 PM

Monster!

MPDIEHL · 05-08-2008, 11:19 PM

Think of your everyday life... your car... your clothing...

Its the same thing... Only Cheaper.... this is what people believe when they buy a No name tv INSTEAD of a Name brand.
We all know that it is NOT the "same thing"
This holds true for cables as well.

From small changes in thegrade or thickness of copper used to the thickness of the shielding, are the ends crimped or soldered (where you cant see), how close to standards are the ends formed, how tight do they hold, can you bend the ends or do they hold there shape.....

Im not saying you need to go out and buy mega priced cables, but you do get what you pay for.. spend a fair buck and get what you deserve. Don't you think these companies selling low priced cables would charge more if they could..
I have checked out ebay and bought a 20.00 4 meter HDMI... used it for about a day and tried an Audioquest HDMI X... you would have to see it to believe it even my wife asked what I did to the picture.
Been using Audioquest ever since..

Ranger-R · 05-09-2008, 12:31 AM

alot of people talk about monocable and monster is the devil mamma, but pq/aq aside those monster cables do fit snug and do not wiggle or slip out..

View Poll Results: Which cable is better, or has a tighter fit?
Monoprice	16	30.77%
Blue Jeans	4	7.69%
Other (please specify below)	13	25.00%
Doesn't matter	19	36.54%
Voters: 52. You may not vote on this poll

05-08-2008, 02:52 PM	#1
Go Blue Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Home Theater Gallery:23 Blu-ray collection:160 Trading Score:7	Which cable is better? Which cable is better made, or more importanly, has a tighter fit on the connector?

05-08-2008, 03:10 PM	#8
MPDIEHL Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Sarasota, FL USA	Voted other I have been using Audioquest cables for years, nevr got a bad cable and the connections (any type) are some of the best I have ever seen. HDMI's are snug with out being so tight you cant get them out, ditto for all the RCA connections. The Optical have always been flawless. My only issue with Audioquest is there Premade speaker cables, I do not like the Bananna ends they use. They seem to loosen too easily although it is simple to spread them a bit for retightening.

05-08-2008, 03:54 PM	#10
richteer Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Kelowna, BC Trading Score:1	Nordost Judging by their analogue cables, I'd give Nordost my thumbs up. But cheap it ain't...

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05-08-2008, 02:53 PM	#2
Xerious Special Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Washington, DC Blu-ray collection:238 Blu-ray reviews:4	what cables are you talking about??

05-08-2008, 02:58 PM	#6
BStecke Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jun 2007 4K collection:182 Blu-ray collection:567 DVD collection:1 Digital collection:1 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:6	I voted Blue Jeans, but I've never bought a cable from Monoprice. I've always gotten great service from Blue Jeans and their cables are built like a brick s***house.

05-08-2008, 03:13 PM	#9
Xerious Special Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Washington, DC Blu-ray collection:238 Blu-ray reviews:4	how come there's no clothes hanger option?

05-08-2008, 04:12 PM	#11
Go Blue Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Home Theater Gallery:23 Blu-ray collection:160 Trading Score:7	The reason I started this thread is I am looking to get 3 HDMI cables and am unsure where to buy them from. I just want to make sure it has a good connector on it and it fits snug.

05-08-2008, 04:15 PM	#12
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	I doubt you'll find anyone who's tried both, that swears that one is head-and-shoulders above the rest, and I don't think you'll get many (if any) horror stories about either company.... Just get what's cheapest.

05-08-2008, 06:12 PM	#15
Go Blue Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Home Theater Gallery:23 Blu-ray collection:160 Trading Score:7	Does it matter if the cable is made in China or US? Also, is silver plated coduits much better than tin plated?

05-08-2008, 06:20 PM	#16
DutchBoy Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2008 Location:R. Cucamonga, CA Blu Ray Steelbooks™: 22 Home Theater Gallery:31 Blu-ray collection:101 Trading Score:12	My cable needs a nice, snug fit. Too much wiggle room and that sucker will pop right out of there. Makes for some downright embarrassing moments, I can tell you!

05-08-2008, 11:11 PM	#18
DetroitSportsFan Hot Deals Moderator Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Michigan 4K collection:439 Blu-ray collection:2226 Trading Score:93	Monster!

05-08-2008, 11:19 PM	#19
MPDIEHL Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Sarasota, FL USA	Think of your everyday life... your car... your clothing... Its the same thing... Only Cheaper.... this is what people believe when they buy a No name tv INSTEAD of a Name brand. We all know that it is NOT the "same thing" This holds true for cables as well. From small changes in thegrade or thickness of copper used to the thickness of the shielding, are the ends crimped or soldered (where you cant see), how close to standards are the ends formed, how tight do they hold, can you bend the ends or do they hold there shape..... Im not saying you need to go out and buy mega priced cables, but you do get what you pay for.. spend a fair buck and get what you deserve. Don't you think these companies selling low priced cables would charge more if they could.. I have checked out ebay and bought a 20.00 4 meter HDMI... used it for about a day and tried an Audioquest HDMI X... you would have to see it to believe it even my wife asked what I did to the picture. Been using Audioquest ever since..

05-09-2008, 12:31 AM	#20
Ranger-R Power Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Washington Home Theater Gallery:5 Blu-ray collection:1808 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:80	alot of people talk about monocable and monster is the devil mamma, but pq/aq aside those monster cables do fit snug and do not wiggle or slip out..

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