Don't buy the Monster hype. Merc, this is for you buddy.
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Don't buy the Monster hype. Merc, this is for you buddy.
From Engadget:
We've always believed that the perceived quality boost that comes from using high-end cables is really just a trick of the mind (read: justifying the ridiculous cost of premium cables to yourself) -- if you've dropped enough cash, you can probably hear anything you want. Still, our belief is one thing -- cold hard proof is another, and it looks like a group of 12 self-professed "audiophiles" recently couldn't tell the difference between Monster 1000 speaker cables and plain old coat hangers. Yeah, coat hangers. The group was A-Bing different cables, and unbeknownst to them, the engineer running the test swapped out a set of cables for coat hangers with soldered-on speaker connections. Not a single one was then able to tell the difference between the Monster Cable and the hangers, and all agreed that the hangers sounded excellent. No wonder Monster has to rig HD displays. Still, we bet people still fall for the hype -- oh hey, if you're looking for the ultimate in sound, we've got half a meter of oxygen-free, triple-wrapped double-insulated Sonically Shielded AmpliSized Egyptian Llama cable here that we'll part ways with for just a couple grand.
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Ok, you guys ready for the spin?
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Friday, March 7th. 8:13 PM
Boulder, CO.
For Immediate release:
Get them here!!! Get then here!!!
Boys and girls step right up!!!!
We've got 'em!!! Coat Hangers!!
The latest wonder of 21st century technology! The scientific team at engadget has determined that coat hangers offer extremely high audio fidelity when properly used in audio connections. Now, Monster Cable Co. brings you the best, and nothing but, in this cutting edge, breakthrough technology.
Our Monster HD CoathangerX(r) connectors are gold plated and triple oxigen proofed, using a forged aluminum core and our exclusive patent-pending manufacturing process, we bring TRUE definition to the world of home/car audio.
Call now, operators are standing by.
Monster Cable Co.
******************************************
Friday, March 7th. 8:13 PM
Boulder, CO.
For Immediate release:
Get them here!!! Get then here!!!
Boys and girls step right up!!!!
We've got 'em!!! Coat Hangers!!
The latest wonder of 21st century technology! The scientific team at engadget has determined that coat hangers offer extremely high audio fidelity when properly used in audio connections. Now, Monster Cable Co. brings you the best, and nothing but, in this cutting edge, breakthrough technology.
Our Monster HD CoathangerX(r) connectors are gold plated and triple oxigen proofed, using a forged aluminum core and our exclusive patent-pending manufacturing process, we bring TRUE definition to the world of home/car audio.
Call now, operators are standing by.
Monster Cable Co.
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Originally Posted by feuss2
Merc, ever tried cat 5/5e/6 for your harnesses? Cat 7 has individually sheilded pairs...
The cable I use is the same stuff used in recording studios and live concerts.
jeff
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Originally Posted by mercman
Yes I did, in fact the first tap I built to measure the signals out of the factory HU was cat5. It really would not be practical in a car terminated to RCA connectors.
The cable I use is the same stuff used in recording studios and live concerts.
jeff
The cable I use is the same stuff used in recording studios and live concerts.
jeff
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