Summary: Optical is the way to go
Comment: If you haven't spent a decent amount of money on your sound system, don't buy optical cable. I hear many people complain about how they can't tell the difference between RCA and optical, but when I see what they're using for a receiver and speakers, the problem is obvious. You're stereo system is only as good as its weakest link, and optical cable is intended for high-end stereo equipment. It's that simple. If you're balking at the price you're spending on optical cable, you probably haven't invested enough money into your stereo equipment for it to really make a difference.
That said, if you do decide to go optical, Monster is an easy choice. Although I'm sure they hike up the price a bit on name alone, they do make some of the best audio cable out there, optical or otherwise. I've noticed marked improvement in the sound quality from both my DVD and even MP3 player. If you want to take a chance with a less known brand for a cheaper price, good luck, but I'm willing to spend a little more for quality.
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Summary: Optical is optical
Comment: Monster could sell ice to Eskimos
I do agree that cables make a difference when electronis devices are involved, however a fibre optic cable will not make one iota of difference to the sound quality when compared to another - no questions, full stop.
An illustration of how some people will buy anything is the crazy guy who said his picture improved!
Enough said
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Summary: More Monster hype
Comment: "High velocity of propagation for lower time smear"
What does this mean? The light from the source to the destination over this 1 meter cable probably takes 4 to 5 billionths of a second. I would like to know how this time affects anything sonically, as even golden ears who claim they can hear 100 kHz are talking about 10 millionths of a second cycle time.
Light's light - buy the cheapest optical you can find. If it works, it will sound just as good as this overpriced stuff.
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Summary: Great performance, reliable durability, and reasonable price
Comment: What more would you want out of an optical cable than the things I mentioned in the subject? This cable has it all!
I'm a big fan of movies, and I enjoy having friends over every now and then to watch movies. Thus I've started having my own home theater about three years ago. I had it all, the huge screen TV, the astounding speakers, an amazing amplifier, a fantastic DVD player, and a GREAT collection of DVDs. It was nice.
But, believe it or not, once I bought this cable I felt that the fun and enjoyment of my home theater increased by folds! The sound quality was the first thing that I noticed! It had increased by an astonishing standard! It is also much more neater than the mess caused by the bunch of cables I was using!
I bought this cable a little over two years ago; And still, up to this day, it is functioning as good as the day I bought it on!
Whenever I buy an electronic device or a PC I always keep my fingers crossed because I always anticipate problems, and most of the times problems do occur. But this cable was one of the few devices that I bought and felt completely satisfied for two years now and still counting.
I highly recommend this cable.
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Summary: simple physics
Comment: I'm using Monster optical cable as well, but with different reasons behind. Anybody with a basic knowledge of physics or optics should know that under normal condition light is not susceptible to interference from magnetic field or EMF.
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