Monster MC 1000HD-2M Ultra-High Speed HDTV HDMI Cable (2 meters) by Monster
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Digital camera reviews of Monster MC 1000HD-2M Ultra-High Speed HDTV HDMI Cable (2 meters)
Digital camera Review: Expensive
Summary: 3 Stars
This is a great product, but as with everything Monster, way too expensive. I got Samsung's 2500 Series Blue Ray player and got suckered into buying this at the surviving Big Box store, as they had no other comparable HDMI cables in stock, and I didn't want to wait another second before watching movies on my new equipment. I have the 46 inch Samsung 630 tv, so it's got the 120 refresh rate, which I was told that if I had the fancy Blue Ray and the nice tv, there was no reason why I shouldn't have this expensive cable to be up to speed with my equipment. Is it actually better than the cables that Directv gave me for free when they installed my dish? I don't know. I don't have much to compare it to because this is the only cable I have ever used for my blue ray player. It does work great though, and the picture looks great, but that could just be that I shelled out the extra money for a really nice television. In the end, it is a great product, and well constructed, clearly not cheap, but I would have to wonder if it is at all worth the money. I had spent so much on my equipment already that I thought, "Eh, what's another 130 bucks." If you don't have the high end tv with the 120 hertz refresh rate, there is probably no reason to spend this much money on the cables. I do regret spending a lot of time researching the television itself, but then just trusting Big Box's expertise on cables. Yeah, I did that.Digital camera Review: Expensive HDMI cables in general
Summary: 1 Stars
You have to be absolutely out of your mind to use anything other than the cheapest HDMI cable:
* The quality of the signal will not degrade.
* It's either off or on, either you get a signal to you don't.
* If you have a bad digital cable or the cable run is very long (50+ feet), the signal may cut in and out but will still be the same quality, replace the cable or get one with a built-in repeater.
Digital camera Review: Expensive!
Summary: 2 Stars
There's many other HDMI cables you can get for much cheaper. The difference in viewing quality is minimal in my opinion compared to the price differenceDigital camera Review: Expensive, great construction, is it worth it? It depends...
Summary: 4 Stars
Yes, these are expensive cables. The main selling point, in my opinion, of Monster brand cables is the excellent construction quality. I have Monster Cables that are several years old, and they are just as supple and oxidation-free as when I first bought them. There are some reviews saying there is no noticeable difference, but it depends what type of system you plan to use them with. For latest-generation TVs with LCD refresh rate 240Hz, 1080p resolution, LED TVs, OLED TVs, and Blue-Ray, these cables are probably over the top of what you need. However, what I like to do is buy a top-of-the-line cable that has very high transmission bandwidth capability so I don't have to buy a new cable in the future (e.g., 3D TVs). When the next HDMI format comes out, these cables will be up to the task. One thing is for sure, though. I will never buy Monster Cables in a retail store; I find them much cheaper on-line.Digital camera Review: Fact and Fiction
Summary: 5 Stars
okay.....
Fact: Nearly everything from monster is more expensive than from any other brand.
Fiction: Dirt cheap cables are "just as good or better" than this one.
Everyday, I work with A/V equipment and I've seen it all. This specific cable (the Monster 1000 series) is THE best possible HDMI you could purchase. By stating this, I'm referring to construction quality, data transfer rate, connection strength, and POTENTIAL.
Fact: Analog signals can be "iffy" and full of static if not carried through a quality cable. And with digital signals, you either have it, or you don't.
Fiction: As long as you see the clear digital picture, the data was transferred perfect, regardless of the HDMI cable used.
The HDMI cable you purchase should ONLY depend upon what you initially invested in. If you buy a new Samsung LCD (LNA650-850) or any other high quality 120Hz LCD, bundled with a sweet BluRay player, then throw a 5 dollar, cheaply constructed HDMI cable at it, you will NOT receive the same possible smooth and lossless video (or audio, if you've invested in a home theater). Sure, "digital" is a sequence of 1's and 0's. but the speed at which they are transferred and processed make up the difference. this isn't all about pictured clarity, it's also about motion and colors. For people who have not experienced much beyond standard definition, that cheap cable suits them fine, simply because they don't know any better.
In their own description, Monster tells you that this specific cable is intended for the highest quality components, and guaranteed to last for the future. This cable even comes with a guarantee that if you purchase a new piece of technology that exceeds its capabilities, they will upgrade you for free......
Simply put, if you own a cheap TV (regardless of what the spec's claim it is capable of) and/or cheap components, this cable is not for you. In or technological age, if you get something cheap, you also get low-quality. That's always been true, but it is more so today, because the gap between crappy and great is extremely broad. many reviews try to call Monster "crap" and their only reason is price. Then you read their review, and most of them bought some cheap TV or have cheap components. In those cases, this cable WON'T be any better. Don't slam the cable. Slam yourself for not understanding what you bought.
There IS a difference if your TV and components are capable of the best standards. If they're not capable, you should save the cash and buy a cable that better suits you. If they are capable and you don't care about getting the best quality, you should've saved your money in the first place and bought a cheaper TV.
Buying an expensive, top-of-the-line TV and BluRay player, and connecting it with a cheaply made cable is akin to "Pimpin' your ride" without investing any money under the hood....... dumb....