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Review 3 of 12
Price Paid:
$20.00
from The Wiz Summary:
I note some misunderstanding in some reviews here about what a "coaxial cable" is, they are/are not "video" cables, are/are not audio, etc., etc. Checking out this AR with an electronics guy, we find that these are solid-core copper 100-ohm coax cables with RCA plugs each end. They can be used for coax video, audio, and data connections. I connected them to my VCR composite video out; sharp picture, filters out blue and gives tv picture a mild but visible magenta (pink) cast (If your picture source is bad to begin with, such as the typical, crumby antenna wire, don't expect much; this cable accurately reproduces every aspect of a poor source signal). With a good signal, picture is sharper but with a subtle loss of contrast that I didn't care for. But...surprise! Worked quite well as a digital coax between my CD and MSB DAC - very listenable, with slight loss of detail, slightly shallow soundstage. Mild glare in the upper midrange, but never harsh or bright (and I am comparing a $20 cable to a $200 high-end job!). Much better than the $80 Monster M1000d as DC-to-DAC cable. Also used this for DVD playback - HUGE improvement over the cheapies that came with the player, but I still didn't like the subtle magenta cast. Have to give this a "high 3" for both value and performance, though they are a giant leap beyond cheapo, maker-supplied cables. Can't go wrong for $20. Also beats any of Monster's video cables, which are truly disgusting. Want better? Start thinking about refinancing your home. Strengths:
Good value for $20, makes a tolerable coax audio cable, very good DVD playback. Weaknesses:
Not that great for composite video. Not a $500 high-end audio cable, but Ok in a pinch. Similar Products Used:
Kimber Illuminations D60 + DV-75
Monster M1000d digital (awful!)
BetterCables composite video set
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