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Posted by mike888 on 03/12/07 13:01
On Mar 11, 6:47 pm, "D A V I D L A N E" <davidl...@gci.net> wrote:
> Monster produces a well-marketed product. Similar to the "Bose" marketing,
> they hype the market with good advertising. The build quality of the cables
> ranges from worthless to priceless, but the fact that they want some money
> from every budget range steers me clear. The company hasn't always been
> that greedy. Monster seems to have a cult following, and word-of-mouth holds
> up their reputation from 20 years ago.
>
> AR on the other hand is from a pedigreed audio company. Although they've
> sold to Recoton, they don't do all that much advertising that I know of. I
> own a few of their Master Series component video cables, and have no
> complaints. These can be had on eBay for a song. The Monster cables seem
> to have an unbelievable ability to hold value -even in the "grey"-market. I
> can't explain that.
>
> And while I'm on a rant--- THX is the most remarkable marketing of all.
> Look at all the different "THX-rated" cables out there. Not just high-end
> either. But that moniker manages to staple a few extra bucks on anything
> from cables, to loudspeakers and audio equipment... I'm suprised we haven't
> seen THX-rated TV's yet. Then it will be Lazy Boy's THX certified
> recliners. And there are idiots out there that will pay for it.
>
> All cables aren't created equal. Good EMI/RFI rejection and insulation, as
> well as conductor properties and jacket/termination construction are all
> important to the performance of a good cable. But if I had to choose, I'd
> take the AR via eBay.
>
> My $.02
>
> AR on the other hand<mike...@berlin.com> wrote in message
>
> news:1173440407.318263.25500@q40g2000cwq.googlegroups.com...
> What is the best value of the money between Monster component cable or
> Acoustic Research component cable? the price is not that much
> different though, but Is Monster Cable really that good? I heard that
> Monster really that good compare to others? is that true?
> I am comparing Monster Video® 3 High-Resolution Component Video Cablehttp://www.monstercable.com/productdisplay.asp?pin=241and PRO II
> Seriehttp://www.araccessories.com/Cultures/en-US/Recoton+AR/Product+Catalo...
>
> thanks.
So what you are saying that Monster cable are useless? and the don't
make any good cable at all?
Ok. I think I will consider buying AR cables.
Thanks.
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