I want to buy the best s-video cable, what should I look for or ask? - GoFuckYourself.com

Quotealex · 10-21-2005, 06:04 PM

I want to hook up my computer to my TV which are 40 feet apart from one another, and I need the images to be clear, not snowy. What cand of S-video should I ask for that will do the job.

dropped9 · 10-21-2005, 06:05 PM

monster cables rock

Quotealex · 10-21-2005, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Headless

monster cables rock

So I should just ask for a 40+ feet monster cable? There no other specification I should mentioned?

Azlord · 10-21-2005, 06:10 PM

Zu Cables are really really nice.

BeatingSkull · 10-21-2005, 06:12 PM

get gold tipped

they're the best

better connection & no fuzz

Vitasoy · 10-21-2005, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Headless

monster cables rock

I agree, you get what you pay for

10-21-2005, 07:42 PM

Gold-plated doesn't improve the picture quality. They just help prevent corrosion over the long term. You won't notice a difference in picture quality between a regular svideo cable and an overpriced brand. But the overpriced brands will be better build quality so you don't need to worry about them getting pinched or falling apart.

Jace · 10-21-2005, 07:51 PM

the only thing you should really remember is...when you go to get the cable, feel them out, literally....if you find one that is flimsy and winds easy, it probably won't last long...i go through those cheap-o's on a monthly basis

find a cable that is tough, thick and feels durable...and gold plated connectors if you live in a humid area so it doesn't rust or corrode over the years....I personally like the ones you can barely bend, i have had a couple of those that have never fucked up

DateDoc · 10-21-2005, 07:53 PM

Monster cables are real good as said. The only one they make the length you need is this one http://www.crutchfield.com/S-lbZYqWZ...able+s%2Dvideo

Quotealex · 10-21-2005, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by evildick

You won't notice a difference in picture quality between a regular svideo cable and an overpriced brand.

I'm told for long cables(I want to get a 40 feet+ one), quality of the image depends on the cable used!

After Shock Media · 10-21-2005, 08:01 PM

Umm have not seen anyone mention this yet but you can get a signal amp so that the 40 feet is no longer an issue.

Quotealex · 10-21-2005, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by BusterPorn

Monster cables are real good as said. The only one they make the length you need is this one http://www.crutchfield.com/S-lbZYqWZ...able+s%2Dvideo

Thanks for the url. I dont think theyr ship to Canada tho!

Jace · 10-21-2005, 08:09 PM

http://www.cablestogo.com/product.as...2008&sku=29743

Doctor Dre · 10-21-2005, 08:54 PM

I bought Monster Cables for my set

MattO · 10-21-2005, 08:57 PM

Don't waste money on overpriced cables, their markup is like 900%, it's a complete scam.

Check out this site, tons of super cheap cables and gear:
http://www.monoprice.com/products/su...d=10207&style=

Edit: yea look at this one, 50" heavy duty gold ends, $5.84
http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...ormat=2&style=

Red Ezra · 10-21-2005, 09:02 PM

you ready to spend $100 for each cable - monstar and the like are gonna really cost ya - fry's carries pretty good standard s video cables - also any electronics store will have some good utitility brand available

BV · 10-21-2005, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by MattO

Don't waste money on overpriced cables, their markup is like 900%, it's a complete scam.

Check out this site, tons of super cheap cables and gear:
http://www.monoprice.com/products/su...d=10207&style=

Edit: yea look at this one, 50" heavy duty gold ends, $5.84
http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...ormat=2&style=

BOOKMARKED, some very nice prices

Quotealex · 10-21-2005, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Red Ezra

you ready to spend $100 for each cable

I'm ready to spemd more to avoid frustrations and see clear images on my TV

Jace · 10-21-2005, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Red Ezra

you ready to spend $100 for each cable

jesus dude, you ready to get ripped off much? with all the internet shops and wholesalers on the net selling retail, there is NO reason to pay any more than $30 for the cable he is talking about....and usually if you look hard enough, you can find it for $10

Quotealex · 10-22-2005, 05:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Jace

jesus dude, you ready to get ripped off much? with all the internet shops and wholesalers on the net selling retail, there is NO reason to pay any more than $30 for the cable he is talking about....and usually if you look hard enough, you can find it for $10

I don't think $100 for a high-resolution cable is expensive. if you want it to carry the delicate video signal over greater lengths with much less attenuation, you got to be willing to pay the price IMO. Tho I'm not saying cables you can't find less expensive ones.

Jace · 10-22-2005, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Alex from Montreal

I don't think $100 for a high-resolution cable is expensive. if you want it to carry the delicate video signal over greater lengths with much less attenuation, you got to be willing to pay the price IMO. Tho I'm not saying cables you can't find less expensive ones.

no, but as with most electronic related items on the internet...with 10 more minutes of searching you can find the same item for 1/10 the price...that is all I am saying

all these people on here talking about how much monster cables cost, it leads me to believe that a lot of people on this board would have much more money saved if they would shop around for cheaper prices

never take the first price, and always assume the next shop has it cheaper ;)

nico-t · 10-22-2005, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Alex from Montreal

I want to hook up my computer to my TV which are 40 feet apart from one another, and I need the images to be clear, not snowy. What cand of S-video should I ask for that will do the job.

hey man
this is my setup for a pretty damn sharp image:
- a 3 feet monster s-video cable in the pc
- extended by a 40 feet NORMAL s-video cable, from the monster cable to the tv.
- tv tool software (http://tvtool.info/index_e.htm)

And this is very sharp. A bit tweaking with the settings of tv tool and what not on the pc, but the result is almost perfect.
Note by the way that the extension cable isnt on purpose, it was a cable i still had lying somewhere, but it did the trick. Id say if you have one 40 feet MONSTER cable the picture is even sharper, so i would go for that. But a normal cable is fine too, doesnt make that big difference.

Oh and dont forget to get some audio cables too

Sosa · 10-22-2005, 07:15 AM

monster cable is so fucking over priced.

SilverTab · 10-22-2005, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Alex from Montreal

I don't think $100 for a high-resolution cable is expensive.

s-video is cheap....

Component cable, now you're talking expansive, and High resolution...

I paid like 40$ for a 3ft. cable...

HDADULT · 10-22-2005, 07:41 AM

My first question would be how good is your vid card in your comp?
Is S-video your best TV imput available?
40ft S-video run is long - dont go over board on the cable itself but more importantly is getting a strong signal to the TV
probably can ge a black box that will boost and clean up the signal but
if the signal is not High quality coming out of your vid card that the rest is pointless.

SilverTab · 10-22-2005, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by HDADULT

if the signal is not High quality coming out of your vid card that the rest is pointless.

bingo...hehe...

Quotealex · 10-22-2005, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by SilverTab

bingo...hehe...

I got an videocard with high speed DDR 256MB video memory and 128bit Memory Interface. I think It's good enough to do the job.

KRL · 10-22-2005, 07:54 AM

Monster Ultra Series THX® Certified 1000 S-Video Cable

http://www.monstercable.com/thx/prod...nter connects

Quotealex · 10-22-2005, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by KRL

Monster Ultra Series THX® Certified 1000 S-Video Cable

http://www.monstercable.com/thx/prod...nter connects

The longest cable they seems to have is 16 feet!

nico-t · 10-22-2005, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by SilverTab

I paid like 40$ for a 3ft. cable...

yea me too, ?40 for 3 feet

10-21-2005, 06:04 PM	#1
Quotealex Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: The Global Digerati Village Posts: 6,265	I want to buy the best s-video cable, what should I look for or ask? I want to hook up my computer to my TV which are 40 feet apart from one another, and I need the images to be clear, not snowy. What cand of S-video should I ask for that will do the job.

10-21-2005, 06:12 PM	#5
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10-21-2005, 07:53 PM	#9
DateDoc Outside looking in. Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: To Hell You Ride Posts: 14,243	Monster cables are real good as said. The only one they make the length you need is this one http://www.crutchfield.com/S-lbZYqWZ...able+s%2Dvideo __________________

10-21-2005, 08:01 PM	#11
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10-21-2005, 08:57 PM	#15
MattO The O is for Oohhh Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: AUSTIN TEJAS Posts: 10,861	Don't waste money on overpriced cables, their markup is like 900%, it's a complete scam. Check out this site, tons of super cheap cables and gear: http://www.monoprice.com/products/su...d=10207&style= Edit: yea look at this one, 50" heavy duty gold ends, $5.84 http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...ormat=2&style= Last edited by MattO; 10-21-2005 at 09:00 PM..

10-21-2005, 06:05 PM	#2
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10-21-2005, 07:42 PM	#7
evildick Guest Posts: n/a	Gold-plated doesn't improve the picture quality. They just help prevent corrosion over the long term. You won't notice a difference in picture quality between a regular svideo cable and an overpriced brand. But the overpriced brands will be better build quality so you don't need to worry about them getting pinched or falling apart.

10-21-2005, 07:51 PM	#8
Jace FBOP Class Of 2013 Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: bumfuck, ky Posts: 35,562	the only thing you should really remember is...when you go to get the cable, feel them out, literally....if you find one that is flimsy and winds easy, it probably won't last long...i go through those cheap-o's on a monthly basis find a cable that is tough, thick and feels durable...and gold plated connectors if you live in a humid area so it doesn't rust or corrode over the years....I personally like the ones you can barely bend, i have had a couple of those that have never fucked up

10-21-2005, 08:09 PM	#13
Jace FBOP Class Of 2013 Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: bumfuck, ky Posts: 35,562	http://www.cablestogo.com/product.as...2008&sku=29743

10-21-2005, 09:02 PM	#16
Red Ezra redezra.com Industry Role: Join Date: May 2004 Location: Vegas Baby! Posts: 4,680	you ready to spend $100 for each cable - monstar and the like are gonna really cost ya - fry's carries pretty good standard s video cables - also any electronics store will have some good utitility brand available

10-22-2005, 07:15 AM	#23
Sosa In Tushy Land Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Nebraska Posts: 40,149	monster cable is so fucking over priced.

10-22-2005, 07:41 AM	#25
HDADULT Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,152	My first question would be how good is your vid card in your comp? Is S-video your best TV imput available? 40ft S-video run is long - dont go over board on the cable itself but more importantly is getting a strong signal to the TV probably can ge a black box that will boost and clean up the signal but if the signal is not High quality coming out of your vid card that the rest is pointless.

10-22-2005, 07:54 AM	#28
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