MC Reference Interconnects

Zero · 08-31-2002, 02:26 PM

Roughly 3 weeks ago I went on a limb and purchased 2 pairs of Monster Cable Reference Interconnects.....This was an upgrade from the pair of typical Radio Shack interconnects.

I must say there was an over-all improvement. The highs didnt change much, but the mids were more pronounced, and the bass now makes its presence known without a doubt.

However, the time is drawing near to where I have to lay down the $200.00 payed for these things. Although this question would seem incredibly dense, I am curious as if anyone else has demo'd these cables....and have any opinions and comparisons?

The deal is, I have to pay for these things in full in a few days, but I am not sure they are worth that extreme price. Yes, it was dumb of me to go off and just buy something without a) hearing it first and b) not comparing anything. haha Thats obvious.

However, I am curious as to what you gentlemen *those of you who have used Monster Cable Reference Interconnects* feel...

HBombToo · 09-13-2002, 03:31 PM

Venom, what did you finally do?

Zero · 09-14-2002, 11:10 PM

I was actually rather hoping someone could jump in, call me a dumbass and convince me to take them back.

Unfortunately I was indeed stupid enough to pay for the set. The only reason being is because I threw away the plastic encloser they came in.

................. though it sounds better, I can hardly say its 200 bucks worth thats for damn sure.

HBombToo · 09-14-2002, 11:19 PM

live and learn.....

F1nut · 09-14-2002, 11:59 PM

Hmmm....paid about $350.00 for my MIT's and feel it was worth every penny!

Zero · 09-15-2002, 12:14 AM

I was looking into MIT, but unfortunately I had no way of hearing them.

gidrah · 09-15-2002, 03:00 AM

I've heard good things about these ICs from people other than this site. At least you can discount this as being an upgrade for awhile.

danger boy · 09-15-2002, 02:41 PM

i'd have to agree with ATC. I have trouble spending that kind of dinero on interconnects. I know i'd never use Radio Shack cables... or any of the other low name brands. But why do cables have to cost so dang much? If you break down the materials used... i'm sure it would be less than half the amount you pay for. I guess like clothing.. and other items.. you're paying for the logo/name brand.

Monster cable is sold everywhere.. they have flooded the marketplace with their products.. they pretty much don't have any compeititon. I'd like to see another good cable maker give them a run for their money and produce interconnects at half the price of monster and see who is left standing in the end.

I myself use IXOS interconnects. I find them the same hight quality construction as Monster but for not nearly the high cost. Only problem with IXOS is that very few stores carry them. So mostly you'd have to order them off the internet. I bought a 6 RCA to 6 RCA IXOS cable for my DVD-audio player. Great, it works wonderful, sounds good and it was even color coded for all 6 RCA connectors. Monster doesn't even make a cable for DVD-a or SACD. Oh yeah the IXOS cable was $99

Finally, has anyone out there in Polk land used Acoustic Research interconnects? I've seen them in the store, but have yet to try them out.

nascarmann · 09-15-2002, 04:38 PM

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has anyone out there in Polk land used Acoustic Research interconnects

Yeah...I use them and very happy with them for the money(HT Pro Series). Are there better? Sure, but to get something better you will spend 3x the money IMO.

Keep in mind my hillbilly ass likes collard greens and wild ramps...

08-31-2002, 02:26 PM	#1
Zero Stronzo Member Sales Rating: (4) Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Over Yonder Posts: 7,390	MC Reference Interconnects Roughly 3 weeks ago I went on a limb and purchased 2 pairs of Monster Cable Reference Interconnects.....This was an upgrade from the pair of typical Radio Shack interconnects. I must say there was an over-all improvement. The highs didnt change much, but the mids were more pronounced, and the bass now makes its presence known without a doubt. However, the time is drawing near to where I have to lay down the $200.00 payed for these things. Although this question would seem incredibly dense, I am curious as if anyone else has demo'd these cables....and have any opinions and comparisons? The deal is, I have to pay for these things in full in a few days, but I am not sure they are worth that extreme price. Yes, it was dumb of me to go off and just buy something without a) hearing it first and b) not comparing anything. haha Thats obvious. However, I am curious as to what you gentlemen those of you who have used Monster Cable Reference Interconnects feel...

09-13-2002, 03:31 PM	#2
HBombToo Polk Master Member Sales Rating: (1) Join Date: May 2002 Location: Funny Farm"no doubt there" Posts: 5,321	Venom, what did you finally do? __________________ *WAREMTAE*

09-14-2002, 11:59 PM	#5
F1nut Polk Guru Member Sales Rating: (10) Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: The Mars Hotel Posts: 19,106	Hmmm....paid about $350.00 for my MIT's and feel it was worth every penny! __________________ 'Political Correctness'.........defined "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end." President of Club Polk

09-15-2002, 03:00 AM	#7
gidrah Polkologist Member Sales Rating: (1) Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: 'burb of Detroit Posts: 3,000	I've heard good things about these ICs from people other than this site. At least you can discount this as being an upgrade for awhile. __________________ Make it Funky!

09-15-2002, 02:41 PM	#8
danger boy Polk Guru Member Sales Rating: (10) Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Spokane, Washington Posts: 14,082	i'd have to agree with ATC. I have trouble spending that kind of dinero on interconnects. I know i'd never use Radio Shack cables... or any of the other low name brands. But why do cables have to cost so dang much? If you break down the materials used... i'm sure it would be less than half the amount you pay for. I guess like clothing.. and other items.. you're paying for the logo/name brand. Monster cable is sold everywhere.. they have flooded the marketplace with their products.. they pretty much don't have any compeititon. I'd like to see another good cable maker give them a run for their money and produce interconnects at half the price of monster and see who is left standing in the end. I myself use IXOS interconnects. I find them the same hight quality construction as Monster but for not nearly the high cost. Only problem with IXOS is that very few stores carry them. So mostly you'd have to order them off the internet. I bought a 6 RCA to 6 RCA IXOS cable for my DVD-audio player. Great, it works wonderful, sounds good and it was even color coded for all 6 RCA connectors. Monster doesn't even make a cable for DVD-a or SACD. Oh yeah the IXOS cable was $99 Finally, has anyone out there in Polk land used Acoustic Research interconnects? I've seen them in the store, but have yet to try them out. __________________ I need a new sig... "Ask not what can your stereo system can do for you, ask what you can do for your stereo" - little ol me Last edited by danger boy; 09-15-2002 at 02:43 PM..

09-14-2002, 11:10 PM	#3
Zero Stronzo Member Sales Rating: (4) Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Over Yonder Posts: 7,390	I was actually rather hoping someone could jump in, call me a dumbass and convince me to take them back. Unfortunately I was indeed stupid enough to pay for the set. The only reason being is because I threw away the plastic encloser they came in. ................. though it sounds better, I can hardly say its 200 bucks worth thats for damn sure.

09-14-2002, 11:19 PM	#4
HBombToo Polk Master Member Sales Rating: (1) Join Date: May 2002 Location: Funny Farm"no doubt there" Posts: 5,321	live and learn.....

09-15-2002, 12:14 AM	#6
Zero Stronzo Member Sales Rating: (4) Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Over Yonder Posts: 7,390	I was looking into MIT, but unfortunately I had no way of hearing them.

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