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and how delighted are you?I just hooked up (oh, happy me) my new Plasma and I'm thinking I should upgrade from the basic-model Monster component video cable I'm using.
I've heard good things about Tributaries (and was impressed with their silver S-vidio wire while I was using it) and I'm NOT in a position to throw down for anything made by Nordost (it's not so much the price of the wire, rather the cost of the divorce).
TIA
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This would definitely be grounds for divorce but ANY component cable would be improved 10-fold with the use of Bybee`s. I have 3 Bolder bybee inlines on my Monster Cable Video3 cable and the sharpness gains in the details is incredible. I would highly recommend this to anyone who can afford them (3`s needed) no matter what brand component cable your using! Regards, Robin
... previously installed commercial cables on a relatively long run.
I got component cable by Better cables. It may not be the best, but its a major step up from generic, radio shack, or monster.
Jack
I picked-up my s-video and digital cbles from Audioquest. It has been so long that I don't even remember the name except that it is silver and has a dual run like the Gibralter speakercable and is green. Never thought about changing them if that matters. I had a hard time telling the difference except that colors seemed less saturated during bright scenes.
Try Monster cable THX Ultra it is a fanstastic cable for only US$95,00
I am currently using it. As soon as i hooked it up i noticed better contrast and black level as well as more detail. It was jaw dropping!!
HAAA!!! That was funny!
Thanks for all your help, BTW.I ended up getting the Pioneer 5030HD. Got it from the same pro video house that just fitted a new panny plasma for my business: price about the same as one could find via the www., but at least this way I've got someone to hang by the balls if needs be. :-)
So far I'm simply blown away. The HD (or rather 'near' HD) broadcasts of HBO, HBO 2 and Fox Sports are great; and DVD is an awe inspiring experience.
I settled on the Rhino Cables Premium Component cable, as per this thread.
The Pioneer may be frowned upon by the videophile elite, but this punter (and his family and friends) just sit there with jaws-on-chest when it's fired-up and sending out the first 10 minutes of "The Two Towers".
One happy chappy is Bosh, Bosh is.
And thanks again, JMJ.
If you're happy and the family is happy, Christmas is every day ! Congratulations.
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I'd recomend the Rhinocables.net Premium video cable for a plasma display. Same construction as the JR digital cable and there is a great comparison against some of the better video cables over at AVS forum. Considering the construction its reasonably priced.
If you dont need that level of performance or its over your budget try Belden 1695a based cables from either Rhino or Bluejeans.
I made some using Canare components (www.canare.com). However, they have discrete tools that are designed for they're stuff. But if your thinking about upgrading a fare amount of IC's in the future, it could prove worth the investment. About $60 for the stripper, and $100 for the crimper with die. RCA's(true 75 ohm) are about $3 each. LV77(coax) works for video & audio as well, and is very flexible. They do have a 3(3 coax) wire that is in it's own sleeve and looks like garden hose, but it's not to flexible. All can be purchased through Markertek at they're www.
which are basically 3-Belden 1694a coaxs with Canare termination. The cable diameter is the size of a garden hose! If you need short and flexible, they also offer seperate 1694s or other options.
I've had Better Cable and a couple of others -- no real discernable difference. I think the key is good shielding, which the 1694a definitely has. My set-up is reasonably high end, with a Panasonic RP-91 DVD player and HDTV set-top cable box feeding an ISF-calibrated Panasonic 47WX49 widescreen.If this is just a one-time purchase, I wouldn't go the DIY route due to the tools involved. Just contact Kurt @ BlueJeansCable and purchase his very reasonably priced cable hand-crimped with good solid connectors. You won't regret it.
...once folks start tossing "Belden" and "Canare" around, I get that scary "homebrew" feeling. I've terminated my own cable or two, but to be honest, my favorite tool is the checkbook. ;-)
" my favorite tool is the checkbook. ;-)"- if your interested in the Canare's, I'd be willing to work. $$$
< < if your interested in the Canare's, I'd be willing to work. $$$ > >Please send me an email when you have a chance.
You can order on line. Very fast delivery. I placed my order, from the east coast USA on a Monday morning, got the cables delivered from Wash. State on Wed. I have no affiliation with them, was recommended from a fellow over at the cable forum. Since then, I have read of many videophiles on the web who use their stuff. There are a few other web based cable companys out there, do a google search.I agree with the other poster, you can do very well making your own DIY cables using the exact same materials as Bluejeans. They show a heavy duty S-video cable setup using double 1694as with BNC ends, along with BNC to S-video "breakout" adapters. I ordered the adapters from them and made my own 1694a cables with BNC, which I ordered from Markertek. I have also made some audio, RF, composite and digital cables with belden and canare, using non-canare crimpers with good results.
The main "limitation" of doing DIY cables is finding a supplier who will sell you the minimum length you need, not rolls of 500-1000', although they are out there, do a search in cables, ton of info. I feel video cabling is less critical than audio, and is a great place to start "brewing your own".
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