Inexpensive RCA cable?
Dec 9, 2007 at 9:22 AM Post #16 of 46
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Originally Posted by Arainach /img/forum/go_quote.gif
To start out: I'm not convinced that there's a difference between a $30 and a $300 cable, or to put it another way, that there's an audible difference between a good and a great cable. I AM convinced, however, that a bad cable is quite capable of degrading SQ.

I'm not necessarily looking for a top audiophile-grade cable; I'm just looking to hook up the surround outputs of a CE595 to my receiver, which involves 3 sets of RCA cables. I only really need 1ft in length; anything past that is largely extraneous. I'd prefer to not spend more on cables than on my source, so I'm mostly looking for a decent RCA-RCA that won't cost me a mint. Any reccomendations?


search Radio shack fusion, then look for the gold line of cables they sold which were old Fusion cables for the same price and in the same box with same upc as the regular gold cables. go to radioshack and find the old fusion "gold" cables for $9.99 on a 3 foot pair....your done!
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Dec 9, 2007 at 11:35 AM Post #17 of 46
Good choice, Arainach. The Monoprice "premium" RCA cables should be a nice upgrade over stock cables. I chose a similar set from Cablesforless.com ($6/pair!) as my first upgrade.

Then, I went to BJC LC-1s and haven't gone back.
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Dec 9, 2007 at 12:52 PM Post #18 of 46
Monoprice usually has good stuff for cheap. Same goes for accessories4less.

Personally I like BJC, but prefer Heartland Cables. I like Belden 89259 and you can get it cheaper at Heartland then at BJC, if you use the same connectors. A lil more for bullet plugs, but it comes with tech flex standard while BJC it is extra (and doesn't fully cover the cable).

If you prefer to shop in stores I'll throw down for Monster (I know I know). Most of their stuff is overpriced but their basic THX stuff is good+cheap. 4ft component video (its all the same) for $30.
 
Dec 9, 2007 at 12:59 PM Post #19 of 46
Personally I do not like locking RCAs, I ahd a bad experiece with one crappy jack, and if the jacks are not very good, they tend to leave marks and/or remove the plating, if you are going to use them at least do not lock them too tight...
 
Dec 9, 2007 at 6:07 PM Post #20 of 46
In my system my Blue Jean cables sound clearly worse then my Kimber Silver Streak or the Kimber PBJ; great thing is: the PBJ can be made DIY and then comes even cheaper then the Blue Jeans.
 
Dec 9, 2007 at 6:09 PM Post #21 of 46
I prefer the standard Radio Shack cables to their gold line. The connectors on the higher end cables are just too tight.

See ya
Steve
 
Dec 9, 2007 at 6:14 PM Post #22 of 46
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Originally Posted by dura /img/forum/go_quote.gif
In my system my Blue Jean cables sound clearly worse then my Kimber Silver Streak or the Kimber PBJ; great thing is: the PBJ can be made DIY and then comes even cheaper then the Blue Jeans.


One of the cables used in the comparison in that CD I mentioned from Wireworld was the Kimber select KS1020, and as I stated before, till now none of the persons I have send the CD (quite a few) have been able to point any differences at all in the two recordings...
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Dec 10, 2007 at 2:11 AM Post #24 of 46
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Originally Posted by silencewithin /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Is flexibility ever an issue with higher quality cables?


Yes, flexibility usually is an issue with higher quality cables, especially in short runs and with long RCA connectors.
 
Dec 10, 2007 at 3:44 AM Post #25 of 46
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I prefer the standard Radio Shack cables to their gold line. The connectors on the higher end cables are just too tight.


x2. i threw these cables out. connectors were a nightmare to get on and off. can easily ruin the jack on your equipment with these things.

(the first time i have ever agreed with bigshot.)
 
Dec 10, 2007 at 3:50 AM Post #26 of 46
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Originally Posted by bigshot /img/forum/go_quote.gif
I prefer the standard Radio Shack cables to their gold line. The connectors on the higher end cables are just too tight.

See ya
Steve


The gold line cable with the directional markings on the side? or the standard non marked gold line cables? those two are very different in sound and build.
 
Dec 12, 2007 at 4:12 PM Post #28 of 46
Canare. Very good quality, and a fair (see; cheap) price. You can make them yourself, or order them made. Cost less than $50 for 4x1m cables (made & shipped) with RCA termination up here in Canadaland. Very Fair.

I only mention this, as this (and Belden) are the main brands used in a huge amount of recording studios (audio and video). Mogami is also an option, but I find overpriced unless you live near power lines or an airport and need extra shielding.
 
Dec 13, 2007 at 4:42 AM Post #29 of 46
Thanks to this thread I just picked up yet another pair of Blue Jean Cables. I thought there might have been something that trumped them but after all these years, it seems like they are still on top.
 
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