Apr 10 2010
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Monster Ripoff – Thaumaturge –
First off, HDMI is a digital standard. ANY cable that allows the signal to be turned on and off (think light switch or telegraph) will work. You don’t need special gold conductors etc. anymore than the telegraph operators of 1880 did!!
Monster made its name decades ago selling better speaker cables to audiophiles willing to pony up big bucks. Even then, tests at very advanced labs showed that cheap lamp cord from the hardware store performed as well for 99.9% of listeners, but Monster prevailed. Good for them I guess as there’s one born every minute you know.
The bottom line is that a HDMI cable will work just as well as this cable assuming no conductors are broken. Do a search on any AV forum for cheap cables and you will find a web site where you can buy 5-10 HDMI cables for this price and toss out any you feel aren’t working for you.
Monster Ultra 600 HDMI Cable (4 Feet) Monster: 113937 Advanced, patented technologies ensure digital data is transferred with optimal bandwidth, speed and accuracy. High-density polyethylene insulator for tight impedance control to reduce video ghosting. 24K gold-plated contacts for maximum conductivity and corrosion resistance. Heavy-duty strain relief for maximum durability. HexMesh jacket helps keep cable tangle-free and tear-resistant. 4 feet long. read more
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