Good move. Now replace the Furman with a Tripp-Lite, and you'll get even more value for the money.

I'll check into. Thanks bro!

later,
Chipstar

Glad to see this thread's still alive! 201 posts and over 5,000 views. Combined with the many similar threads on just about every other music-related forum on the 'net, maybe, just maybe we'll successfully get the word out.

It'll take a lot to counter testimonials like this one: Steve Tyler Monster Cable Ad. At least he doesn't attempt to make any technical arguments.

I don't think I would believe him if he tried to make technical arguments! I'm sure a lot of folks would say the same. Don't get me wrong...I LOVE most of his music - he's a great artist...but I don't think of him when I think of a technically knowledgable artist. I could be wrong.

i think his big mouth should count for something.

I haven't bought any Monster cables and I never will. Just coming here to say that I'm joining (and enjoying) the boycott. Spread the word!

I used to use their cable. It does sound better than Mogami or standard cables by Horizon, Canare, Belden, etc.
Sorry. It does to me. I mean the Studio Pro 1000, the others have lesser benefits. I did until I discovered that a
host of other small company botique cables were out there. One in particular graces everything I use to connect
audio now. And it sounds better than Moster's best for about the same price. I won't mention it, please don't ask
as I don't want to appear as if I'm marketing something. I still use a Monster higher end power strip...that cleans
the power and has superior surge protection to standard surge protectors. Again ... sorry. But I bought it so long
before I learned of what this thread's about. But I wasn't planning on buying from them again anyway...so it's ok.
I also have unusually sensitive hearing for high end and phase, don't think I'm bragging, it's more a curse and it'll
take me so long to mix / master things because of it and many common sounds drive me nuts. So I expect those
smaller improvements I notice just enough to justify 'better cable' may go unnoticed by others. That's just fine.

First I thought i'd bounce this back to the top as it shouldn't be forgotten.

Next, Mark D. I don't think we would take it as if you were trying to market something for anyone in particular. Opinions are what they are and if you throw a name out there for us we could get a few cables and check it out for ourselves. It's better to let others know of what you discovered than to leave us to stumble upon a particular brand haphazardly. I think if you shared some of us might benefit. I myself am going through a new studio build up and would love to see/hear some alternatives.

I like your prognosis Doc. Come on Mark D, tell what it is.

later,
Chipstar

ORIGINAL: albiedamned

Verizon FIOS also gives you an HDMI cable for free. The guy at Best Buy tried real hard to sell me an HDMI cable (probably Monster, but I forget) when we bought our TV, and told me point blank that I was wrong when I told him Verizon would be giving me one.

ha ha! I remember when I worked at a local computer store about 7 months ago we sold hdmi cables from $5 to $10. People who knew how much they were at CC or BB were so shocked they thought they would never work.

Anyways has Monster Cable sued Cookie Monster yet?