Monoprice.com - Need HDMI, Optical Audio, Component, or Other Cables, Get Them Here

[Nephilim]

I know most of you probably know about this place, but I just thought I would post this since I did not find a topic.

monoprice.com (http://www.monoprice.com) has long been known as the cheapest place to buy USB, Network, HDMI, and many other cables, period.

Their service is excellent as well.

Our business just ordered another round of Network and USB cables and saved close to $1000 compared to retail stores like Best Buy, etc.

We have had Network cables from monoprice throughout our building for a few years and have had NO ISSUES at all. Most of the cables in my home (S-Video, HDMI, USB, CAT5e, etc. are also from monoprice and they have been perfect.

The Quality of the cables I have bought has been as good or in many cases, much better than more expensive cables elsewhere.

I know there are other online retailers like Firefold that sell for similar prices, but I have not found their service to be near as good as monoprice.

[WhoKnowsWho]

Second monoprice.com Recommended above all others. Every time someone asks about cables, someone responds monoprice.com, but you're right, I don't remember seeing a standalone topic.

[velvet396]

nothing but positive experience with them in the past - even through a return.

[magiic]

I bought three Toslink cables from them the other day without incident they work great :)

[Hockey37]

Several great transactions with them. No reason not to go there.

[shrike4242]

Most of my gaming & entertainment stuff is hooked together with Monoprice.com cables, and I buy them for work needs as well.

Highly recommended.

[striker199]

all my cables are from monoprice.com, can't recommend them enough. Highly recommended!

[help1]

Cheap price, awesome quality.

[minos1067]

Recommended BIG TYME.

[CoffeeEdge]

I support people buying anything BUT shitty Monster brand cables, and Monoprice is aces across the board.

[mtxbass1]

I've wired my home theater through them. Great products and prices.

[soyverde]

Wanted to throw in my recommendation as well (as if they needed more). Their A/V cables are very high quality for the prices they're asking. Definitely the first place I look for any cables, converters, etc.

[Serialkilla]

Another positive recommendation here. I've bought a powered component cable switcher and several HDMI, component, and USB cables from them. Incredible prices and great service.

[XboxHardcore.com]

Another positive for me here too.

This company is very smart. They know that by providing excellent prices and customer service will bring in tons of word of mouth customers. :)

[almasy82]

Another postive for me...They rock

[aaronmills]

I've gotten HDMI, component and Toslink cables from 'em and love 'em. Their banana plugs are pretty sweet too (and inexpensive to boot).

If you need banana plugs I'd suggest getting the "solder type" - you can just screw one end off, put your speaker wire in and screw the top right back on...no soldering gun needed.

[Tybee]

I've gotten HDMI, HDMI/DVI, and Toslink cables from them and found them to be extremely well made. The service is fast and courteous and you simply will not beat their prices. What Monster Cable and others of its ilk perpetrate is a crime.

[MusicNoteLess]

I got my HDMI cables for my PS3 through monoprice. two thumbs WAYYYY up! Excellent service, DIRT CHEAP, and the highest quality for your money.

[Black05Hemi]

Another thumbs up to Monoprice, nice cables, great prices and fast shipping...

[RudyPants]

Just ordered an HDMI cable for my Comcast HD box - $18.xx shipped is sweet, plus I feel good about helping Cheapy by using the link posted. Thanks OP!

[McAck]

Have been looking around for some cheap HDMI cables..how could I pass this place after all the good reviews! Thanks, I just spent $23 on 2!!

[almasy82]

agrees

[ams_chris]

Ive bought LCD wall mounts and HDMI cables through them. Fast shipping and great prices!

[Chacrana]

There is literally nothing bad that can be said about monoprice.

[Romis]

Anyone bought one of there HDMI switch boxes with remote?

[macman16]

I can't seem to find an XBOX 360 VGA cable on monoprice.com? Do I just have poor search skills, or don't they carry them?

[msdmoney]

I reccomend monoprice all the time to friends. They are skeptical at first, because the prices are so low compared to most electronic store cables. But after explaining the markup on cables, and telling them to do some searching on the internet in the audio/video forums, they usually come around.

[Tybee]

I can't seem to find an XBOX 360 VGA cable on monoprice.com? Do I just have poor search skills, or don't they carry them?

Sorry. I don't believe they carry gaming cables (i.e., cables that include a proprietary connector for a console).

[devildr1ver]

you might want to checkout playasia for cheap vga cables

[Vinny]

There is literally nothing bad that can be said about monoprice.

They switched the position of the green and blue cables on my component cables.:-P

[minos1067]

you might want to checkout playasia for cheap vga cables

OR MERITLINE.COM? i think they have them.

[Hockey37]

Sorry. I don't believe they carry gaming cables (i.e., cables that include a proprietary connector for a console).

http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=108&cp_id=10830&cs_id=1083001&p_id=3566&seq=1&format=2

Wii component cables, 3rd party. Didn't bother checking for the 360 VGA, or any other console cables, for that matter.

I was a bit surprised when I first saw mention of these on Monoprice.

[Tybee]

http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=108&cp_id=10830&cs_id=1083001&p_id=3566&seq=1&format=2

Wii component cables, 3rd party. Didn't bother checking for the 360 VGA, or any other console cables, for that matter.

I was a bit surprised when I first saw mention of these on Monoprice.

I stand corrected. And they do have a 360 component cable:

http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=108&cp_id=10830&cs_id=1083005&p_id=3511&seq=1&format=2&style=

But looks like no VGA.

[lossleader]

Anyone bought one of there HDMI switch boxes with remote?
My TV only has one HDMI input and so I bought a manual switch for $18.48 and it works great for switching between cable box/upconverting dvd player:

http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=101&cp_id=10110&cs_id=1011001&p_id=2786&style=&seq=1&format=2#description
ONLY great things to report on every transaction I've had with them.

[trashsurfr]

my directv receiver (h20-100) just received the latest software update (yea!). so,while i was in big lots (store) i found an hdmi to hdmi (male to male) cable for twelve bucks (triquest brand) and decided if to try it out to see if hdmi finally worked,it did. so,my question is: is there a cheaper and better quality hdmi to hdmi cable available from monoprice that anyone can recommend?

[gunm]

Excellent--fast and reasonable shipping even to Hawaii. I can't see getting A/V cables anywhere else.

[opportunity777]

This place is awesome. I have been buying cables from them for months. Also, one of the Wii component cables came broken, and they sent me a new one free of charge.

[opportunity777]

my directv receiver (h20-100) just received the latest software update (yea!). so,while i was in big lots (store) i found an hdmi to hdmi (male to male) cable for twelve bucks (triquest brand) and decided if to try it out to see if hdmi finally worked,it did. so,my question is: is there a cheaper and better quality hdmi to hdmi cable available from monoprice that anyone can recommend?

Quality between cables is negligible. I haven't noticed any difference between the monster cables I was using before or a monoprice cable on my Philips 720p / 1080i or the SHARP 1080p. I sold all of my old monster cables after I started buying at monoprice. I guess if you are a freak and can notice those type of things there might be a difference. Just get the cheapest cable you can from monoprice at the proper length, and you will probably be ok.

[Wolfpup]

Yikes. They're running a 9.79 on Reseller Ratings!

Okay, I guess next time I need cables I'll give them a try.

Do their cables have lead in them? A lot of cables I see at Best Buy have to carry warnings about washing your hands, etc. because of the lead in them.

And anyone know if those HDMI switches work? I see they've got a $20 two port manual switch, which theoretically would be perfect for me if/when I end up with both a Playstation 3 and 360.

[trashsurfr]

Quality between cables is negligible. I haven't noticed any difference between the monster cables I was using before or a monoprice cable on my Philips 720p / 1080i or the SHARP 1080p. I sold all of my old monster cables after I started buying at monoprice. I guess if you are a freak and can notice those type of things there might be a difference. Just get the cheapest cable you can from monoprice at the proper length, and you will probably be ok.

yeah,thats how i feel too. its just that awhile back i thought i noticed a post for hdmi cables from monoprice for around 3-4 bucks shipped. the cheapest i could i find was around 8 bucks plus shipping on the site. i think i will hold onto to the cheapies from big lots since they are getting the job done. with that said,if you can't find cheap cables in-store,then monoprice is the way to go.

[-GoodFella-]

Another thumbs up for Monoprice here. Their low prices and fast shipping will definitely have me coming back.

[Ed_]

I got the wii component cables and HDMI for PS3; the geek in me couldn't hold out, so I had them overnight-ed. All for under $18. Great.F'n.Deal.

[VipFREAK]

I've known about this place for awhile. I think it will be time to get an HDMI cable for my PS3. :)

[Chris Dillon]

Just buy a cable from them. Its cheap, its easy, and its not a whore.

[triplehelix]

I bought wii cables from them for 9 $ shipped... and they arrived in decent time and working order... however there are like visible (slightly) waves that move from bottom to top accross my tv... is that the wii or the HD cables? did I get bad cables or does the wii just project shitty 480p?

has anyone else experienced this (easy to see when screen is dark)? and if it is just my cables, what is monoprices deal on returns? I've had them for like 2 weeks...

[Wolfpup]

Well, it could be your TV, or your Wii, but I'd bet it's the cable. The Wii's output is clean (low resolution of course, but clean).

That's why I'm scared to try cheap cables-or anything really besides first party stuff. First party stuff works at least.

[opportunity777]

I bought wii cables from them for 9 $ shipped... and they arrived in decent time and working order... however there are like visible (slightly) waves that move from bottom to top accross my tv... is that the wii or the HD cables? did I get bad cables or does the wii just project shitty 480p?

has anyone else experienced this (easy to see when screen is dark)? and if it is just my cables, what is monoprices deal on returns? I've had them for like 2 weeks...

The only way to really find out is try them on another TV. I would think it's the TV because I had a similar problem with XBOX 360 1st party component cables on my brother-in-laws RCA, but it works just fine on both my TVs.

[Nephilim]

I bought wii cables from them for 9 $ shipped... and they arrived in decent time and working order... however there are like visible (slightly) waves that move from bottom to top accross my tv... is that the wii or the HD cables? did I get bad cables or does the wii just project shitty 480p?

has anyone else experienced this (easy to see when screen is dark)? and if it is just my cables, what is monoprices deal on returns? I've had them for like 2 weeks...

I had a similar issue with composite cables from my GC. Turns out it was the INPUT on the TV. All the other inputs looked fine except the one I was using.

So try another input on the TV if you have one.

Are you using a Switchbox of some kind? If so, take that out of the mix as well.

[triplehelix]

no switchbox... it's plugged directly into the back of the tv (only component inputs, small lcd tv)... my dad has a big screen hd tv i can test it on, but i'm too lazy to go unplug his hd stuff for my wii. I hope its not the tv, all other imputs are perfect just the component is a little shaky which made me think maybe its the cables.

I'm moving into the dorms next week and i'm sure someone else will have an hdtv that i can test my cables on. I just couldn't make myself pay $35 for first party cables when monoprice had them for under 10 shipped.

thanks for the help

[Wolfpup]

The first party cables should be $30 from Nintendo, although then you've got shipping, so...

I guess issues with TVs are the reason I don't skimp out on TVs either. It's more important than ever, since the quality of your TV's scaler is REAAAAAAALLY important if you play SD games like the Wii and Playstation 2. I keep saying it-Sony's modern HDTVs have fantastic scalers. I can't even tell my Wii is being scaled. I honestly can't.

[triplehelix]

ok, so I had some other issues with that tv and promply returned it to my local sears for cash... then drove over to circuit city and bought a bigger and better tv... 19 to 27 inch... proscan to olevia...

And now with the new TV the waves have dissappeared, so it apears that the tv I had just had crappy component ports, as it's very smooth now on my larger screen with the same 9 $ cables from monoprice. Hail monoprice as their cables are awesome (on a non-shitty tv... lol)

[Psykodelik]

ok, so I had some other issues with that tv and promply returned it to my local sears for cash... then drove over to circuit city and bought a bigger and better tv... 19 to 27 inch... proscan to olevia...

And now with the new TV the waves have dissappeared, so it apears that the tv I had just had crappy component ports, as it's very smooth now on my larger screen with the same 9 $ cables from monoprice. Hail monoprice as their cables are awesome (on a non-shitty tv... lol)

Good to hear you're able to find out the problem and get it settled quickly. Nice jump in size too. I got a 27" olevia for my room, then cleaned it...returned it and got the 32" from CC.

For monoprice, I also like the fact that when they're OOS. There's a date to tell you when it'll be available and they can also send you an email. Nothing but positive on my end. Heh, one day when I place another order, I'm gonna drive down there myself (20ish mins away) and say thanks and isht to them.

[nubirdman]

Just got my 25ft monoprice SVGA (w/audio) cable in the mail... Screw monster, monoprice is the real deal. Even generic brands of the same cable at my local electronic stores were double and in some cases triple the cost of what monoprice offered.

And if you're really cheap sign up at gaminglagoon, they'll buy/order monoprice cables for you for filling out simple surveys, which is the ultimate cheap ass way of getting things. Use the link in my profile and be my first referral if you do decide to join. I got my cables as fast as I would have if I ordered them, gaminglagooon just had them shipped to me.

Above all else, use monoprice.... Great find CAG board!

[ratzombie]

Ordered a set of component cables for my Wii on Thursday, and they came today.

Insane!

[crazynater]

amazing site! ordered component cables and fiber optic audio cables. all very high quality and much less than any store. THANKS MONOPRICE

[Thongsy]

Great company. Ships the next day. Ordered a bunch of different cables from them and got them within three days here in Alaska.

[gunm]

Damn, these guys are fast. I put in an order for another HDMI and couple more toslinks less than an hour ago and it's already prepped for delivery. Unreal.

[SteveMcQ]

Damn, these guys are fast. I put in an order for another HDMI and couple more toslinks less than an hour ago and it's already prepped for delivery. Unreal.They're very good at getting orders out fast. If your order gets in by 11amPST (I think), it's guaranteed to ship out that same business day.

[BelieveTheHype]

why are some priced really high and some priced so low? is there THAT much of a difference between cables? I'm talking about HDMI cables male-2-male connections.

oh and i'm not singling this company out..i mean in general...why are some cables more expensive than others...besides the fact that they're longer in feet.

[bstfrmdamidaeast]

I know most of you probably know about this place, but I just thought I would post this since I did not find a topic.

monoprice.com (http://www.monoprice.com) has long been known as the cheapest place to buy USB, Network, HDMI, and many other cables, period.

Their service is excellent as well.

Our business just ordered another round of Network and USB cables and saved close to $1000 compared to retail stores like Best Buy, etc.

We have had Network cables from monoprice throughout our building for a few years and have had NO ISSUES at all. Most of the cables in my home (S-Video, HDMI, USB, CAT5e, etc. are also from monoprice and they have been perfect.

The Quality of the cables I have bought has been as good or in many cases, much better than more expensive cables elsewhere.

I know there are other online retailers like Firefold that sell for similar prices, but I have not found their service to be near as good as monoprice.

also add the site. newegg.com. 100ft cable for 8bucks.

[jughead]

Got me some cables here today. Cheapy, you need to see if you can get on there list of places customers were referred from.

[Wolfpup]

why are some priced really high and some priced so low? is there THAT much of a difference between cables? I'm talking about HDMI cables male-2-male connections.

oh and i'm not singling this company out..i mean in general...why are some cables more expensive than others...besides the fact that they're longer in feet.

I'm no expert, but I think it's a combination of the quality of the cable, plus cables have huuuuuge mark ups. Kind of like how they sell you a game system for (relatively) cheap, and then sell accessories at massively marked up prices.

[jbuck138]

I just ordered a firewire cable last night and it is being shipped today. Great price too! I will definately do business again with them.

[BelieveTheHype]

I'm no expert, but I think it's a combination of the quality of the cable, plus cables have huuuuuge mark ups. Kind of like how they sell you a game system for (relatively) cheap, and then sell accessories at massively marked up prices.

ah ok, thx for the input. cuz i thought the lowest i could find some cables was like 30 bucks. i went to frys and got 3-ft sony hdmi cables for 39.99 each. that hurt. i bought two of them and now that i'm getting a ps3, ima need another. also got an optical cable and coaxial cable that came to about 30 for both. ouch. now that i see these prices, i feel like i should go return them. i hope they accept opened packages.

[Wolfpup]

I'm a sucker I guess, 'cause I'll probably get a Sony cable for my PS3 when I get one (or if I get a new 360) :D

[nintendokid]

How does the cables that Comcast use to hookup in my house compare to the ones sold here (http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10216&cs_id=1021603&p_id=3030&seq=1&format=2&style=) at monoprice?

Anyone know if they flexible or stiff like Comcast's?

[Matrix2k3]

Thanks op. Will buy from there in the future. Wish I'd found it before buying cables for my dorm room.

[Dro]

How does the cables that Comcast use to hookup in my house compare to the ones sold here (http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10216&cs_id=1021603&p_id=3030&seq=1&format=2&style=) at monoprice?

Anyone know if they flexible or stiff like Comcast's?

They should be great. I'm sure you will be able to bend them too.

[Captain_Insano16]

I ordered some HDMI cables, a Wii Component Cable and some stereo RCA A/V cables and all of them were great - Highly Recommended!

[billyrayearl]

Can anyone suggest some HDMI 1.3 cables from this site? I haven't noticed it in descriptions.

Sorry for dumb question. Found what I had overlooked and placed order for 2 sets of 1.3a 24 awg cables, one for PS3 and one for cable box.

[sosoqtpinoy]

monoprice is awesome!!! just picked up some component cables dirt cheap... love em!!!

[BelieveTheHype]

just ordered 3 hdmi cables, 2 opticals, and 1 coaxial. put my order in last night (11th) and it looks like it's already ready to ship today (12th). i'll edit my post when i receive my cables. here's to hoping they're as good as the ones i returned to frys. *crosses fingers*

EDIT: WOW! i'm damn impressed by this company. not only did my item take a single business day to arrive, but they just saved me 145 bucks. i bought the 3 of the cheapest hdmi, 2 optical and 1 coaxial cable from this site and they're the same, if not better, than the brand names i had before. on top of that, they're longer in length so i'm not dying for a connection! it's ridiculous how much ppl mark up the value of cables in stores. geez! i'll be using monoprice for all my cables now. thanks to everyone who recommended this site.

[billyrayearl]

EDIT:

Once again, I have posted too qucikly. Figured out my problem. I am so smart.


Gto my 2 HDM! cables very quickly,. but I have a slight problem. When I hook up my PS3, I get sound but no video. This happened with both cables, and both work fine with my cable box.

Do i have to buy a PS3 specific cable? If so, have I messed up my HDMI output port? And can anyone recommend a good place to buy PS3 HDMI? I am confused and scared, please help!

[macman16]

I'm using the HDMI cable from monoprice for my PS3 to HDTV. It works 100%Check the settings on your PS3 and make sure it isn't outputting sound via the optical out. and make sure it's inserted firmly into the PS3. (It snaps in there nicely)

[SaraAB]

I just ordered some cables from monoprice, they were really fast. I ordered on friday and they got here today, the cables were shipped on monday and got here today (wednesday). Not to mention the prices and shipping were super cheap and the cables seemed to be of good quality. I needed some USB 2.0 cables since all my cables seemed to be the old USB 1.1 and that wasn't playing nice with some newer devices. It was a small order of 3 cables but everything is good.

[Pure Apathy]

I decided a wireless adapter for my 360 wouldn't be worth $100, so I just bought a 50 ft cable from monoprice. The length of it is a little overkill (25 ft would have been plenty) but I want to make sure I'll have a long cable just in case I happen to need one.

[GrilledWitOnions]

I had long heard of monoprice, so I knew I would go there for my HDMI cables (but first went to WM and paid $30 for a 3 ft cable I knew I would return once my monoprice cables came.)

With the prices so cheap, I decided to go a little long and got a 15 ft 28AWG HDMI cable. I thought it was awesome, but recently have been having some issues:
I think I'm getting "sparklies", but I've never seen them before so can't be sure. Sometimes there is a bright blue flare like light in certain scenes of movies (I think I've only noticed it on SD DVD's, although I've only watched a couple HD things). The sound seems to sometimes drop out as well. I think I might try to exchange it, but since shipping is non-refundable, and I'm a bit worried the new item will have shipping charges, I might just buy another, shorter cable (15 ft is way too much). If the replacement cable gives me trouble, I'm gonna have to go one step up to bluejeanscable. Any one here have any experience with returns at monoprice?

[mrExtreme]

What is the difference between a 24AWG HDMI cable and a 28AWG HDMI cable? What does the number and AWG mean? I know next to nothing about HDMI cables.

[GrilledWitOnions]

What is the difference between a 24AWG HDMI cable and a 28AWG HDMI cable? What does the number and AWG mean? I know next to nothing about HDMI cables.I also m new to HDMI, but I believe it's he gauge for the wire - the thickness. The higher the gauge, the thinner it is. Meaning a 24AWG will be a heavier yet sturdier cable than 28. I hear 28 works fine for most people.

The closest explaination I could find on wikipedia is american wire gauge (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_wire_gauge). I think that must be what it means.

[mrExtreme]

I also m new to HDMI, but I believe it's he gauge for the wire - the thickness. The higher the gauge, the thinner it is. Meaning a 24AWG will be a heavier yet sturdier cable than 28. I hear 28 works fine for most people.

The closest explaination I could find on wikipedia is american wire gauge (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_wire_gauge). I think that must be what it means.

Ok, thanks. That makes sense then. Another question is which HDMI cable is good for a ps3? Is any HDMI cable good? I see descriptions of HDMI cables talking about father and mother connections...and I don't exactly know what that means. I wouldn't want to get an HDMI cable that doesn't work.

[GrilledWitOnions]

Ok, thanks. That makes sense then. Another question is which HDMI cable is good for a ps3? Is any HDMI cable good? I see descriptions of HDMI cables talking about father and mother connections...and I don't exactly know what that means. I wouldn't want to get an HDMI cable that doesn't work.From what I've been reading recently (and anyone can jump in to correct me as I'm still pretty new to HD, cabling, etc), is that most HDMI is the same. In fact, from what I hear, higher end cables can be more troublesome than lower enders, ie Monster, who seems to want to make super thick, heavy-duty looking cables to justify the high price tag, but they tend to have too much weight and the connector has trouble staying in. But I've never owned a Monster cable myself, I'm just restating what I've read (Monster is WAY out of my range - hence my posting at CAG about cheap HDMI ;)).
An interesting write-up can be found at pc world (http://www.pcworld.com/article/id,121777-page,1/article.html). It doesn't mention monoprice, but the idea is about the same. The results are startling to say the least.
As far as father/mother, do you mean male/female connections? Male and female are common terms for cable ends, because one is more "masculine" than the other ;) The female is a hole, the male the end that fits inside, completing the connection. For most HDMI connections you'll want Male to Male, ie both ends plug into a female. The reason you might want Male-Female would be if you needed to attach another cable to the end of the other cable (although, will this just work with HDMI cables? I've heard many people say they have switches and such to attach cables together. This may be just because Male to Male is more common.)

A few other things that are hard to decipher (for me anyway) at the site:
Many cables say CL2 rated (for in-wall installation). CL2 is a standard that has to be met for cables to be used inside a wall. I ignored this since it seemed to apply mostly to longer cabling, which for a simple player-to-tv you won't need, and because I have no plans of doing any in-wall cabling. If you KNOW you'll be doing that later, you can always plan ahead, but for a player-to-tv setup I suggest just waiting until you need it.

Length is pretty obvious, but I thought I'd point out that the standard seems to be that it's measured end to end, connectors and all. So a 3 ft cable is really like 2.5 (well, more than that but you get my point). It's annoying since I thought 3 ft would be enough for me before, but it was extremely short. 6 ft however should probably suit most. 10ft is maybe a bit much, and 15 is way too much for a simple connection - trust me. I made the mistake of wanting a lot of cable since it was so cheap. I wish I had simply gone with 6ft. Another thing to note is that 15ft is the near-max length for HDMI before it gets harder to handle the signal (AFAIK), so after this point yo get signal degradation and loss (but this may be why some are CL2... to be able to handle longer signal stretches. Anyone know?)

Plating: Doesn't matter much, at least signal wise. Gold plating is to keep the end of the cable from corroding, and doesn't help or hinder the transmission of the digital signal. Most cables are gold plated, so just go with that as it's not a big decision cost wise or quality wise.

AWG: Already covered this, but for the sake of keeping it all in an easy to read post, it's weight or gauge. It is the heft and weight of the cable, with higher numbers being skinnier cables. 28awg is usually fine for most, but 24awg is good if you need a bit more thickness. I bought 28awg, and it seems a good thickness and quality, without being too heavy.

Ferrite Cores: Okay, this one seems even weirder than AWG. I'll let Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferrite_bead) field this one:
A ferrite bead is a passive electric component used to suppress high frequency noise (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronic_noise) in electronic circuits. Ferrite beads employ the mechanism of high dissipation of high frequency currents in a ferrite (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferrite_%28magnet%29) to build high frequency noise suppression devices. Ferrite beads may also be called ferrite cores, ferrite rings, ferrite EMI filters, or mistakenly as ferrous beads. Engineers often jokingly call them FCC goobers, or FCC lumps after their shape when attached to a cable.
So, it's a good thing to have, so why not. It seems to be in most cables.

So, now you know all you need to know, namely that it's length, connector type and gauge that matter most, where the standard seems to be 6ft, m-m, and 28AWG (gold plated with ferrite cores).

I hope this helps; I know when I started looking around I had no idea what all these things meant. Oh, and any mistakes, all feel free to correct me.

[mrExtreme]

From what I've been reading recently (and anyone can jump in to correct me as I'm still pretty new to HD, cabling, etc), is that most HDMI is the same. In fact, from what I hear, higher end cables can be more troublesome than lower enders, ie Monster, who seems to want to make super thick, heavy-duty looking cables to justify the high price tag, but they tend to have too much weight and the connector has trouble staying in. But I've never owned a Monster cable myself, I'm just restating what I've read (Monster is WAY out of my range - hence my posting at CAG about cheap HDMI ;)).
An interesting write-up can be found at pc world (http://www.pcworld.com/article/id,121777-page,1/article.html). It doesn't mention monoprice, but the idea is about the same. The results are startling to say the least.
As far as father/mother, do you mean male/female connections? Male and female are common terms for cable ends, because one is more "masculine" than the other ;) The female is a hole, the male the end that fits inside, completing the connection. For most HDMI connections you'll want Male to Male, ie both ends plug into a female. The reason you might want Male-Female would be if you needed to attach another cable to the end of the other cable (although, will this just work with HDMI cables? I've heard many people say they have switches and such to attach cables together. This may be just because Male to Male is more common.)

A few other things that are hard to decipher (for me anyway) at the site:
Many cables say CL2 rated (for in-wall installation). CL2 is a standard that has to be met for cables to be used inside a wall. I ignored this since it seemed to apply mostly to longer cabling, which for a simple player-to-tv you won't need, and because I have no plans of doing any in-wall cabling. If you KNOW you'll be doing that later, you can always plan ahead, but for a player-to-tv setup I suggest just waiting until you need it.

Length is pretty obvious, but I thought I'd point out that the standard seems to be that it's measured end to end, connectors and all. So a 3 ft cable is really like 2.5 (well, more than that but you get my point). It's annoying since I thought 3 ft would be enough for me before, but it was extremely short. 6 ft however should probably suit most. 10ft is maybe a bit much, and 15 is way too much for a simple connection - trust me. I made the mistake of wanting a lot of cable since it was so cheap. I wish I had simply gone with 6ft. Another thing to note is that 15ft is the near-max length for HDMI before it gets harder to handle the signal (AFAIK), so after this point yo get signal degradation and loss (but this may be why some are CL2... to be able to handle longer signal stretches. Anyone know?)

Plating: Doesn't matter much, at least signal wise. Gold plating is to keep the end of the cable from corroding, and doesn't help or hinder the transmission of the digital signal. Most cables are gold plated, so just go with that as it's not a big decision cost wise or quality wise.

AWG: Already covered this, but for the sake of keeping it all in an easy to read post, it's weight or gauge. It is the heft and weight of the cable, with higher numbers being skinnier cables. 28awg is usually fine for most, but 24awg is good if you need a bit more thickness. I bought 28awg, and it seems a good thickness and quality, without being too heavy.

Ferrite Cores: Okay, this one seems even weirder than AWG. I'll let Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferrite_bead) field this one:

So, it's a good thing to have, so why not. It seems to be in most cables.

So, now you know all you need to know, namely that it's length, connector type and gauge that matter most, where the standard seems to be 6ft, m-m, and 28AWG (gold plated with ferrite cores).

I hope this helps; I know when I started looking around I had no idea what all these things meant. Oh, and any mistakes, all feel free to correct me.

Yes, I did mean male and female connectors. Not mother/father. I don't know what I was thinking there. LOL. Thanks for your helpful post though.

[wingnut]

The 6ft hdmi cable is currently selling for $2.94. Ordered 3 and it came to about $16 with shipping.

[BelieveTheHype]

anyone order any flat screen wall mounts? i just wanted some opinions :P

[Furashu]

uh is there any difference between the wii component cables other then color?

[GrilledWitOnions]

uh is there any difference between the wii component cables other then color?Difference how? I believe there is very little difference between official or third party cables. I bought some 3rd party ones at Monoprice and they seem to work fine.

[Furashu]

Difference how? I believe there is very little difference between official or third party cables. I bought some 3rd party ones at Monoprice and they seem to work fine.

lol ok thanks for the info.

[bullsrfive]

Damn Monoprice is good. I bought HDMI cables like at 1 AM on Friday and it already came to my house on Saturday. I wasn't expecting it til next week. If you live in California, you're in for a treat shipping wise.

[Furashu]

Damn Monoprice is good. I bought HDMI cables like at 1 AM on Friday and it already came to my house on Saturday. I wasn't expecting it til next week. If you live in California, you're in for a treat shipping wise.
lol yeah i think theyre about 2 hrs away from me, usually takes about a day or two at most

anyone know where i can get rechargeable double a batteries for cheap?

i bought that wii charging dock but i got 4 wii motes...

[aznguyen316]

ordered a couple of HDMI cables from there for my HD DVD player and another xbox and work great! fast shipping I can vouch for monoprice.

[Lint21]

anyone order any flat screen wall mounts? i just wanted some opinions :P
Yep, got a 42" Panny plasma mounted with one. Works great, zero complaints.

[BelieveTheHype]

Yep, got a 42" Panny plasma mounted with one. Works great, zero complaints.

thank you :)

[pop311]

I am looking for an HDMI cable for my PS3. Does it matter if it is ver 1.3? For example, what is the difference between this (http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10240&cs_id=1024005&p_id=2219&seq=1&format=2) and this (http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10240&cs_id=1024004&p_id=3661&seq=1&format=2)? Which would you reccomend?

[GrilledWitOnions]

I am looking for an HDMI cable for my PS3. Does it matter if it is ver 1.3? For example, what is the difference between this (http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10240&cs_id=1024005&p_id=2219&seq=1&format=2) and this (http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10240&cs_id=1024004&p_id=3661&seq=1&format=2)? Which would you reccomend?Do you need the cable installed in a wall? Because both of those are for in-wall insallation, which you most likely won't need, if you'r simply running cable form your PS3to tv. But you might have different setup.
As far as 1.3, from what I can tell, it provides more data thouroughput and will work with previous specs, so you might as well get 1.3.

[pop311]

Do you need the cable installed in a wall? Because both of those are for in-wall insallation, which you most likely won't need, if you'r simply running cable form your PS3to tv. But you might have different setup.
As far as 1.3, from what I can tell, it provides more data thouroughput and will work with previous specs, so you might as well get 1.3.so which cable would you recceomend buying for a PS3 to HDTV connection?

[GrilledWitOnions]

so which cable would you recceomend buying for a PS3 to HDTV connection?When researching 1.3 spec, I came across another confusing term: Category 2! Well, it seems that for old specs of HDMI, they would specify that a cable be run at a certain resolution for testing, while 1.3 Category 1 means it can run at 720p or 1080i; Category 2 is close to 1080p, so that's the best option (and luckily just about all monoprice has).
Having said that, here are a couple 1.3 Cat 2 cables. I have provided a black cable that isn't available as you may specifically want black, but any color should work fine. I have a 15ft cable which is much too long, and have used a 3ft cable which is much too short. 6ft ought to do the job.

6ft Black (http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10240&cs_id=1024008&p_id=3992&seq=1&format=2) - $6.43 (Not Avail until 12/10)
6ft Red (http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10240&cs_id=1024008&p_id=4024&seq=1&format=2) - $6.43
6ft White (http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10240&cs_id=1024008&p_id=4026&seq=1&format=2) - $6.43
6ft Yellow (http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10240&cs_id=1024008&p_id=3955&seq=1&format=2) - $6.43

And here is a black 10ft cable, in case you really want black and want it now (since 6ft is not avail), or in case you know you'll need 10ft (it might be a little long though).

10 Ft Black (http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10240&cs_id=1024008&p_id=3993&seq=1&format=2) - $7.63

Any of these should be fine, and are basically the same save color and lengh changes.

[pop311]

When researching 1.3 spec, I came across another confusing term: Category 2! Well, it seems that for old specs of HDMI, they would specify that a cable be run at a certain resolution for testing, which 1.3 Category 1 means it can run at 720p or 1080i; Category 2 is close to 1080p, so that's the best option (and luckily just about all monoprice has).
Having said that, here are a couple 1.3 Cat 2 cables. I have provided a black cable that isn't available as you may specifically want black, but any color should work fine. I have a 15ft cable which is much too long, and have used a 3ft cable which is much too short. 6ft ought to do the job.

6ft Black (http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10240&cs_id=1024008&p_id=3992&seq=1&format=2) - $6.43 (Not Avail until 12/10)
6ft Red (http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10240&cs_id=1024008&p_id=4024&seq=1&format=2) - $6.43
6ft White (http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10240&cs_id=1024008&p_id=4026&seq=1&format=2) - $6.43
6ft Yellow (http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10240&cs_id=1024008&p_id=3955&seq=1&format=2) - $6.43

And here is a black 10ft cable, in case you really want black and want it now (since 6ft is not avail), or in case you know you'll need 10ft (it might be a little long though).

10 Ft Black (http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10240&cs_id=1024008&p_id=3993&seq=1&format=2) - $7.63

Any of these should be fine, and are basically the same save color and lengh changes.Thank you. I am going with the white one

[BIGGIN]

Thanks to the OP for this info. I had never heard of monoprice.com before, and I have been looking for a cheap USB extension cable for a few weeks now. Monoprice.com was by far the lowest I had came across.

[Sickdaddy]

Such awesomeness.

I knew of the place, but couldn't remember the name.

I knew this was the place to come to find it quick.

Thanks!

[zephie]

Damn Monoprice is good. I bought HDMI cables like at 1 AM on Friday and it already came to my house on Saturday. I wasn't expecting it til next week. If you live in California, you're in for a treat shipping wise.

These guys work fast. My order shipped out this morning and I got it in the mail a mere 7 hours later. I figured it would take a day at the least, but wow.

[xmrblondex]

Bought a toslink cable, a coax cable, some rca extenders, and a 4-in-1 component cable for 20 bucks!

[Drayven]

I know this is an old thread but I just found it and wanted to also point you guys towards www.cablesforless.com I've always had good luck with them and comparing the 2 sites it looks like their prices are about the same if not lower and I've always had a great turn around time on my orders there.

[thesimplicity]

Holy crap. I ordered a 6ft HDMI cable, 50ft CAT6 cable, and 6ft Wii component cable. Not only did it come to less than $20 after shipping, but I got an email less than a minute later saying it had shipped. Amazing.

They have some sort of PS2/PS3 component cable that's going to be in stock at the end of the month... if the one for the Wii is any good, I'll definitely be picking it up.

[weaponomega2x]

Ordered two HDMI cables for less than $15 including shipping on Monday and already have them here today!

[techstar25]

but I got an email less than a minute later saying it had shipped.
:bs:

;)

[Tybee]

:bs:

;)

Perhaps, but I have to say, their shipping is crazy fast (especially for how cheap it is). They're almost like Netflix. It's never more than a two days before I get my order.

[Malice]

Might be a stupid question but.... What are the best HDMI cables from Monoprice? I wanna get two--one for my PS3 and one for my 360 and they have a lot of different kinds.

[GargantulaKon]

I support people buying anything BUT shitty Monster brand cables, and Monoprice is aces across the board.

Shoot, I always thought Monster Cables were the best. What is wrong about them? They have not let me down so far.

[GrilledWitOnions]

Might be a stupid question but.... What are the best HDMI cables from Monoprice? I wanna get two--one for my PS3 and one for my 360 and they have a lot of different kinds.
I wrote up a lot on this earlier so I'm just going to point you there.
Here are some options (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showpost.php?p=3662678&postcount=96), and here is an explanation of the options (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showpost.php?p=3575253&postcount=81) if you care to read it (it's a lot and hopefully accurate).
Shoot, I always thought Monster Cables were the best. What is wrong about them? They have not let me down so far.There isn't anything technically wrong with them (save perhaps hefty coating to make the cables feel more weighty, which can tug at your device from them being too rigid and heavy), they are just overpriced. HDMI is strictly a situation of either you get signal or you don't, so a $10 cable == $200 cable. Sorta sucks for consumers since this is not that widely known.

[Malice]

I wrote up a lot on this earlier so I'm just going to point you there.
Here are some options (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showpost.php?p=3662678&postcount=96), and here is an explanation of the options (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showpost.php?p=3575253&postcount=81) if you care to read it (it's a lot and hopefully accurate).
They isn't anything technically wrong with them (save perhaps hefty coating to make the cables feel more weighty, which can tug at your device from them being too rigid and heavy), they are just overpriced. HDMI is strictly a situation of either you get signal or you don't, so a $10 cable == $200 cable. Sorta sucks for consumers since this is not that widely known.Thanks! I didn't expect an answer that quick.

[JokerCard]

I just bought some Wii Componant cables and xbox VGA cables shipped for $22.03

Pretty good price. Hopefully the VGA cables are long enough since Im hooking them to the TV raplcing the componant slot for the wii.

[deszaras]

I just received my 50ft. cat5 cable order and am greatly pleased. I ordered it Friday morning and it was here Monday and it only cost roughly $13. Sweet.

[JokerCard]

Wow....I ordered the cables Sunday, they shipped Monday and they arrived today!

Less than 3 days from California to NY....really fast shipping.

[jello00]

So wait.... is monoprice good?

I kid! I kid!

I've never ordered from them before, about to give it a shot. If for some reason this sucks I'm coming after all of you!!!!


Don't you love keeping an old thread alive?

[Wolfpup]

Post your experience with them, what you think of the quality, etc. :)

[Nephilim]

Thanks to the OP for this info. I had never heard of monoprice.com before, and I have been looking for a cheap USB extension cable for a few weeks now. Monoprice.com was by far the lowest I had came across.

You are welcome sir. Glad people are getting some use out of this thread. ;)

[Lord_Kefka]

I just jumped online to ask what the best place was to buy a couple foot long Optical Toslink cable. Glad to see this thread up top. I have two questions though...

1) Which Optical cable is recommended? Can't spend a whole lot, but a middle range amount would be fine. I was looking at the premium one there. I want to connect my 360 to the Pioneer home system.

2) Anyone want a pair of bratty cats? The white one who just chewed through my optical that I hooked up YESTERDAY is first to go.

[SteveMcQ]

I just jumped online to ask what the best place was to buy a couple foot long Optical Toslink cable. Glad to see this thread up top. I have two questions though...

1) Which Optical cable is recommended? Can't spend a whole lot, but a middle range amount would be fine. I was looking at the premium one there. I want to connect my 360 to the Pioneer home system.

2) Anyone want a pair of bratty cats? The white one who just chewed through my optical that I hooked up YESTERDAY is first to go.I'll pass on the cats, but I do think the premium cable (if that's the one I'm thinking of) would serve you best. They have the metal braiding on the cable part and strong, sturdy metal end connectors as well. That's the one I always I order.

[GenDV138]

I've ordered some of those premium optical cables from monoprice, great quality and they're very fast at shipping orders. Just ordered an s-video cable and a digital audio coaxial cable on Sunday and they shipped my order out on Monday, $11 after Priority shipping. I had previously gotten those two cables at Radio Shack for $38 total ($15 digital coax cable and $22 s-video cable were the cheapest at the store I went to, had a feeling it was overpriced!) and knew monoprice would probably be a lot cheaper, so I took those back for a refund after placing my order. Never shopping at Radio Shack again!

[floormat]

do they have a free shipping code ¿?

if not then they are comparable if not more expensive than PCMicroStore.com. ( they frequently have 3 off 6 or 5 off 10 deals)

[gregbales]

thnx for the info guy, great and dirt cheap cables!!

[klwillis45]

Ordered component cables and a sd card for my new wii. Both work great and were very cheap, shipped fast too. Ordered late Sunday night and they were here on Wednesday with regular shipping.

Monoprice kicks azz. The only problem I've ever had with them was with a cheap fm transmitter that was awful quality. One email and they refunded everything including shipping and they didn't even make me return the item.

[Watchman]

Monoprice kicks azz. The only problem I've ever had with them was with a cheap fm transmitter that was awful quality. One email and they refunded everything including shipping and they didn't even make me return the item.

Dude, nice!

I just ordered my 6 foot silver HDMI cable from them around noon PDT. Their site clearly states that orders have to be in before 6 am to go out the same day, but since I live within an hour of the place, I called and asked when the order would go out. The girl said that she would make sure that it went out today-- I upgraded over the phone to priority just in case to give it an extra push-- so I expect to see it Monday or Tuesday-- just in time for me to return my ridiculously overpriced Monster cable to Fry's to take advantage of their "http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=181740 (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=181740)" Blu-ray deal ending on May 6th.

I suspect that due to my location someone will manually drop my package off today from them at the P.O., but I appreciate that they made that extra effort for me to aid me in avoiding my plight.

And save me an extra trip over to Fry's.

[GrilledWitOnions]

Dude, nice!

I just ordered my 6 foot silver HDMI cable from them around noon PDT. Their site clearly states that orders have to be in before 6 am to go out the same day, but since I live within an hour of the place, I called and asked when the order would go out. The girl said that she would make sure that it went out today-- I upgraded over the phone to priority just in case to give it an extra push-- so I expect to see it Monday or Tuesday-- just in time for me to return my ridiculously overpriced Monster cable to Fry's to take advantage of their "http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=181740 (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=181740)" Blu-ray deal ending on May 6th.

I suspect that due to my location someone will manually drop my package off today from them at the P.O., but I appreciate that they made that extra effort for me to aid me in avoiding my plight.

And save me an extra trip over to Fry's.
I thought I had heard of some people picking items up themselves, but I don't see it anywhere on the site, so maybe they just got lucky.

[Watchman]

I thought I had heard of some people picking items up themselves, but I don't see it anywhere on the site, so maybe they just got
lucky.

Oh no, you totally can. It's on their payment screen--pickup in-person. i just live too far to warrant driving over there on the 210 to get a cable. Traffic's horrible once you pass Allen Avenue heading east-- that combined with gas prices, I'll have it shipped to me. Which I got Monday from ordering Friday.

Fry's, here I come with your overpriced cable. Gimme my money back.

[GTZ_NSR]

I just placed my second order with Monoprice. I was very impressed with my first order. I received a delivery confirmation number via e-mail within minutes of my order, and received the cables in 3 days.

[Pojo]

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002L5R78

Got these cables from Amazon. Were like $1 cheaper than everything else on monoprice...at the cost of super slow shipping. Wish I would have checked here first, heh.

[Access_Denied]

Just placed my order. 360 VGA Cables and an audio adapter. $13 shipped. Best deal I've seen.

[fraggedbylaggers]

For about 30 shipped I got
4 six foot hdmi
3 six foot component'
Wii component cable
6 foot cable to connect my macbook pro to my hdtv via dvi.

[keefurxxcore]

Anyone know the name of the blue cable that plugs into computer moniters?

PM me, thanks!

[hec204]

Anyone know the name of the blue cable that plugs into computer moniters?

PM me, thanks!
VGA

[UjnHunter]

i'll give my thumbs up here too... got a bunch of cables, including a HDMI to DVI cable, three component cables, some optical cables all for under $25 shipped...

[ratzombie]

Just ordered a set of HDMI/optical for my PS3. Came to like $10.00 shipped.

[Trendy2]

I've used Monoprice for a couple years now, fantastic prices.
Just ordered all the necessary parts to wire my home with Cat6 ethernet jacks and put some proper wall plates up - total cost was under $30.00.

[ratzombie]

The optical cable that they sent to me doesn't work, I hooked up my PS3 to it and it made a horrible static noise. I then connected it to the 360 and now there's no sound at all.

I'll call them today, hopefully they will just send me a replacement since I have to unplug/replug the one cable I have to hook up either the 360/PS3.

[ratzombie]

I contacted Mono Price and they sent me a replacement the same day I called.

[M-PG71C]

Cool site, but I have a question. PS3 uses HDMI but damn, which kind? I went through the site and ended up being confused. I've never seen so many options.

Which one should I buy? :P

[Aleryn]

I may have already posted here, but I've spent well over a $100 on that site and I cannot recommend it enough. The quality of their cables is just exceptional. I think I have just about everything wired with cables from monoprice.com, now.

[ratzombie]

Cool site, but I have a question. PS3 uses HDMI but damn, which kind? I went through the site and ended up being confused. I've never seen so many options.

Which one should I buy? :P

HDMI 1.3a cable.

A blue one is on sale today (http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10240&cs_id=1024008&p_id=3952&seq=1&format=2)

[jonac13]

The best part is that even though it's hit and miss as far as quality is concerned, they are awesome about customer service because they do such high volume. I love it.

[ratzombie]

Only problem I've had is with their optical cables, they sent me a broken one and then the replacement was broken also.

I need to call them tomorrow and have them send me another.

[jbroush99]

I ordered a component cable for my Wii a few weeks ago and paid a little over $7 with shipping. I got an email with tracking info within 10 minutes of placing my order and it arrived in 3 days (Cali to WI). I'm glad I saw this thread. Thanks OP!

[Wolfpup]

Only problem I've had is with their optical cables, they sent me a broken one and then the replacement was broken also.

I need to call them tomorrow and have them send me another.

Hmm...well at least they're responsive so far about replacing them!

[Unwind23]

Just ordered component cables for my Wii -- under 8 bucks, shipped. Got an email confirmation in under 20 seconds after my order was completed. Very impressed.

[baddriver]

Monoprice is great.

I saw this thread after I ordered 2x 100ft spools of 12 AWG speaker cable from Monoprice for a home theater setup. The cable conductor is nice and thick like it's supposed to be (some cheap cable will have a thick jacket surrounding smaller conductors) , each spool was a single 100ft length as advertised ( some people will sell you a spool that's segmented and not a contiguous wire run). Both conducters in the wire were untinned copper, which to me is a plus) I searched retailers and etailers, and Monoprice's offerings on speaker wire were the best deals I was able to find.

[Ser1alman]

Just placed my order. 360 VGA Cables and an audio adapter. $13 shipped. Best deal I've seen.

hope you ordered the double ended female connector.. so you can hook it up to the monitor....

http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=104&cp_id=10416&cs_id=1041602&p_id=1191&seq=1&format=2

[Cuz]

Agreed. I bought 40', 10', & 6' HDMI cables plus 2 HDMI wall plates. Heavy gauge, high quality stuff. All for ~$83 shipped. This would have cost ~$400 elsewhere.

[nflsonic]

Just ordered 3 HDMI Cables from them today due to the overwhelming positive response for this merchant.

I hope these turn out better than the $5 HDMI cable I bought off someone on Amazon and stopped working a few days after...

[WatchdogXC]

I've got nothing but good things to say about the 2 orders I've made from monoprice. Both came quicker than they were supposed to. The first order I got 3 HDMI cables at $2.86 a piece along with some Wii component cables, 2 optical toslink cables, a regular component cable, and a DVI to HDMI adaptor. The 2nd order I got a 25' coax cable and splitter. These 2 orders combined were like $40 or less I think.

[saturnotaku]

I've ordered several HDMI and USB cables from Monoprice in the past and have been very pleased with their customer service and quality of the products. I just ordered some RCA couplers and audio extension cable for less than $4 shipped. Compare that to the $17+ I would have to spend at Radio Shack for the exact same things.

[Arakias]

Can someone point me to the product ID number for PS3 Optical Toslink cables on monoprice? The PS3 101 thread is way too long to search and it only lists IDs for HDMI cables. Thanks in advance!

[Plac1d]

Can someone point me to the product ID number for PS3 Optical Toslink cables on monoprice? The PS3 101 thread is way too long to search and it only lists IDs for HDMI cables. Thanks in advance!
Any Toslink cable will do. 1419 (http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10229&cs_id=1022901&p_id=1419&seq=1&format=2)

[OneWingedAngeI]

ordered a lot from them, they are my only choice for cable needs

[Arakias]

ordered a lot from them, they are my only choice for cable needs

Thanks

[jrf5201]

They have some great prices here. my only issue is im trying to link up my 360 to my hdtv but there are so many different types of hdmi..whats the difference between them all?

[soliddragon]

Monoprice ftw. Buy all my HDMI from them, work great! Eff Best Buy

[shrike4242]

I order cables from Monoprice.com all the time. None of them have failed me, and some of them have been in use for over two years.

Their shipping is quick, prices reasonable for both cables and shipping, and they have a great assortment of cables.

[GrilledWitOnions]

They have some great prices here. my only issue is im trying to link up my 360 to my hdtv but there are so many different types of hdmi..whats the difference between them all?
I always forget. Here is the post I wrote a while back (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showpost.php?p=3575253&postcount=81) in regards to this question, when I did some research.

[jrf61606]

I always forget. Here is the post I wrote a while back (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showpost.php?p=3575253&postcount=81) in regards to this question, when I did some research.


thanks alot man...

[saturnotaku]

Over Christmas, I got my in-laws and a couple other relatives on the Monoprice bandwagon. One got himself a new HDTV and Blu-ray player. He also got duped into buying a Monster HDMI cable from CC. I told him to take it back, and he bought himself a Monoprice HDMI for less than $10 shipped.

Same thing with my in-laws. They had bought a USB cable from Best Buy for their new printer. The new cable I ordered for them---less than $4 shipped.

Gotta love Monoprice.

[GrilledWitOnions]

Over Christmas, I got my in-laws and a couple other relatives on the Monoprice bandwagon. One got himself a new HDTV and Blu-ray player. He also got duped into buying a Monster HDMI cable from CC. I told him to take it back, and he bought himself a Monoprice HDMI for less than $10 shipped.

Same thing with my in-laws. They had bought a USB cable from Best Buy for their new printer. The new cable I ordered for them---less than $4 shipped.

Gotta love Monoprice.
My friend had a similar experience - needed a vga=>dvi adapter I think. I figured, "that can't cost more than maybe $5 retail." I think Staples had them for like $30. I told him, wait a few days, I'll get you one for cheap, you won't owe me anything. I think I probably got him this (http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=104&cp_id=10419&cs_id=1041903&p_id=2396&seq=1&format=2), it's currently $1.68.

I think people take the 'you get what you pay for' adage too seriously. If you try sometimes, you might find, you get what you need. (And price isn't always an indicator of what you need).

[LinkinPrime]

Moved this to the DVD deals forum...most people with TV's and DVD, Blu-Ray players ask questions in there anyways.

[mcgavin27]

what type of hdmi cords do I need for the 360?

[LinkinPrime]

If your X360 has an HDMI port, any HDMI cable will do.

[Midriklogic]

Purchased 3 HDMI 1.3a cables (in specific colors to match what they run to), 100ft 12AWG speaker wire, 7 pairs of closed-screw banana plugs, and a high quality cable for my sub, all under 100 bucks (overnight delivery was only 8 bucks total to where i live).

I installed everything right before Christmas, and i have to say that from all the great things I've heard they still vastly exceeded my expectations. I doubted the cost-to-quality ratio before the items arrived, but wow, you can spend an insane amount more at your local best buy for products inferior or if maybe the same as these.

[greyzieoriental]

Purchased 3 HDMI 1.3a cables (in specific colors to match what they run to), 100ft 12AWG speaker wire, 7 pairs of closed-screw banana plugs, and a high quality cable for my sub, all under 100 bucks (overnight delivery was only 8 bucks total to where i live).

I installed everything right before Christmas, and i have to say that from all the great things I've heard they still vastly exceeded my expectations. I doubted the cost-to-quality ratio before the items arrived, but wow, you can spend an insane amount more at your local best buy for products inferior or if maybe the same as these.

Thanks for reminding me, I forgot all about banana plugs. I've been meaning to buy some for over 3 years.

[shrike4242]

If your X360 has an HDMI port, any HDMI cable will do.Since the 360 only does HDMI 1.2, any HDMI cable they sell works, though for the price difference between the non-1.3a and the 1.3a cables, it's worth spending the slightly extra money to make sure you can use them anywhere.

[sendme]

This should also include amazon sellers as well. I have picked up not only HDMI cables but also Digital Optical cables off of amazon for the same or less then what monoprice has had them listed.

[unreal999]

Anything that not some ridiculous price like $60 and will actually work?

[shabby]

Here you go. http://www.monoprice.com/products/subdepartment.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10240

[xrayzwei]

I believe he said "not a ridiculous price" :roll:
Here u go man...
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw_0_10?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=hdmi+cable+1.3&sprefix=hdmi+cable


I guess you're right, we can't expect anyone to SCROLL DOWN. I would also recommend monoprice.

[Murderotica7]

I guess you're right, we can't expect anyone to SCROLL DOWN. I would also recommend monoprice.

hahaha owned.

monoprice.com > all
bottom line

[One4Deuce]

hahaha owned.

monoprice.com > all
bottom line
Agreed.

[McNutsack]

I believe he said "not a ridiculous price" :roll:
Here u go man...
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw_0_10?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=hdmi+cable+1.3&sprefix=hdmi+cable


Thank you.

This MonoPrice elitism is out of control.

MonoPrice's price's are not nearly as good as Amazons, or at times other sites as well.

My cord from Monoprice only works on my 360, not my PS3.
I got a $2 cord from Amazon that runs both perfectly.


Don't fall for MonoPrice hype until you've searched better sites 1st.

[shrike4242]

I've never had any issue with any Monoprice cable I've ordered, be it Ethernet, component, composite, HDMI or AC cord. They've made good cables, and I've ordered numerous times from them, without any issue on the order.

There are other options besides Monoprice.com out there, though I've never had a bad experience with them, so I keep going back to them.

[mkelehan]

Thank you.

This MonoPrice elitism is out of control.

MonoPrice's price's are not nearly as good as Amazons, or at times other sites as well.

My cord from Monoprice only works on my 360, not my PS3.
I got a $2 cord from Amazon that runs both perfectly.


Don't fall for MonoPrice hype until you've searched better sites 1st.

Really? They had them at Monoprice, at the link he gave, for $3.45. Is that not low enough?

[klwillis45]

I've never had any issue with any Monoprice cable I've ordered, be it Ethernet, component, composite, HDMI or AC cord. They've made good cables, and I've ordered numerous times from them, without any issue on the order.

There are other options besides Monoprice.com out there, though I've never had a bad experience with them, so I keep going back to them. Same here. The only issue I've ever had with them was non-cable related (crappy fm transmitter) and 1 email took care of the problem. They promptly refunded my money no questions asked and didn't even make me send the product back.

Cheap prices + great customer service = customer loyalty

[SoulFinder]

I also order most of my cables from Monoprice, but currently all the really cheap cables are OOS.

[Treehouse Gamer]

The reason why I use MonoPrice is for their multi-colored cables. I have blue running into my PS3, green into the 360 and white to the DVR. Makes it look festive.

[xrayzwei]

I'm curious about how buying something at monoprice is elitism? It's not like I recommended going to monster cable's direct order website. My snark was only pointing out that monoprice has plenty of cables at low prices, and I've never had a problem. It was a valid recommendation.

As for the prices at Amazon, yes they're low, but they are offered from a number of different resellers. When I buy at monoprice, it's always from the same source. I'm thinking if I need customer service, monoprice is a safer bet.

[klwillis45]

How much is the standard shipping at monoprice.com? YMMV. They don't rape you on shipping like most places, so it's dependent on the size/weight of what you are buying. They basically charge what it actually costs to package & ship, a novel concept.

[Redeema]

Anyone have any experience with their in-wall/in-ceiling speakers? The price is pretty hot for something that I'd be using as rear surrounds anyway and they probably doesn't need to be super high-end, though, it would help. I'd be interested in picking some up as they've gotten decent reviews on the site, but I wanted to know if anyone had first hand experience with them. Thanks.

[Watchman]

Thank you.

This MonoPrice elitism is out of control.

MonoPrice's price's are not nearly as good as Amazons, or at times other sites as well.

My cord from Monoprice only works on my 360, not my PS3.
I got a $2 cord from Amazon that runs both perfectly.


Don't fall for MonoPrice hype until you've searched better sites 1st.

I'd like to know where these "better sites" are-- because given their ridiculously low prices and shipping rates, same-day order-and-mail, quality product and exemplary customer service, I just don't see this being possible.

Frankly, I'd pay one dollar more through them than try to nickel and dime myself from some unknown buyer off of Amazon that will probably ship whenever they get around to it the next day.
Monoprice is exactly the kind of company you can rely on for low prices and great customer relations-- so forgive me if you think I'm being "elitist".

[rumarudrathas]

Thank you.
(...)My cord from Monoprice only works on my 360, not my PS3.
I got a $2 cord from Amazon that runs both perfectly.

Don't fall for MonoPrice hype until you've searched better sites 1st.

Ever consider contacting Monoprice and having them refund the money?

For me, no complaints on Monoprice, having bought an HDMI cable for my ps3, a Sansa MP3 docking/charging, and I'm about to place an order for a long VGA cable and a powered VGA splitter. It's cheaper than b&m retailers, and I dont like the idea mining for a cheaper price, usually found on some shady looking website, and having some unreliable service from them.

I bought a textbook on the cheap from a referred site from Amazon. I spent $10 shipped, when the book costs $90 in my local college bookstore. I ended up buying the $90 book because the online retailer took 7 weeks to get that book to me.

I'm not an elistist, because if I were, I'd be blowing my money on MonsterCables. I just like the service that I get from monoprice, and if that means I have to spend the extra $1-$3 dollar premium to get it on HDMI, then so be it.

[cag1000]

There are sooo many options of HDMI cables on Monoprice I'm looking for just a single cable for an HD cable box. Which one should I get any reccomendations? Is 1.3 the one to get? That should work with any HDMI slot right?

[Tavohl]

There are sooo many options of HDMI cables on Monoprice I'm looking for just a single cable for an HD cable box. Which one should I get any reccomendations? Is 1.3 the one to get? That should work with any HDMI slot right?
V 1.3 cable is the latest, so you should get those. I suppose any kind of hdmi cable will work. i bought a belkin cable at target for 50 bucks, it works great, but i dont want to pay that much for every cable.
GrilledWitOnions recommended these cables:
http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10240&cs_id=1024008&p_id=3993&seq=1&format=2 (10ft cable)
http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10240&cs_id=1024008&p_id=4024&seq=1&format=2
http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10240&cs_id=1024008&p_id=4026&seq=1&format=2

Every one says how great their cables work, but dont say wich ones they bought, so try to look at some reviews too.

[WeLoveDaisuke]

There are a lot of nerdwires in my apt, and they are nearly all monoprice. All but one worked, and they sent ANOTHER ONE and didn't even ask for mine back.

Everything is color-coded, and I wired my entire living room for less than the 12' HDMI cable they tried to sell me at Best Buy with my tv.

RE: HDMI cable for Cable box, ask your cable provider. Comcast gives them away like lollipops at a bank, at their offices. Just ask.

[Interfeci]

Question. I'm not too sure how AWG affects anything. Could anyone explain this?

[berzirk]

So as a prospective PS3 buyer, I just need a male to male 1.3a HDMI cable...is that right?

[shrike4242]

So as a prospective PS3 buyer, I just need a male to male 1.3a HDMI cable...is that right?Correct.

[Rig]

Question. I'm not too sure how AWG affects anything. Could anyone explain this?

IIRC, AWG is basically the thickness of the cable. If you're running a home-theater, your'd want between 12-18 AWG speaker wire. The lower the number, the thicker.

That being said, I've bought my ethernet cables, HDMI cables, and 200 feet of 12 AWG speaker wire from Monoprice, and all is wonderful.

The only minor issue I had with them is when I bought banana plugs. They ended up sending a few packages of "open screw" types, when I wanted (and paid for) closed screw type. They sent replacements the same day I emailed, without wanting/needing the open ones back. They are wonderful.

[Strell]

Dumb question that's probably been asked, but does anyone know when Monoprice generally restocks? I need an iPod sync cable and I refuse to pay 2000% at Best Buy.

Thanks for the heads up.

Obligatory "Monoprice pleasures my nethers" comment.

[Draekon]

Dumb question that's probably been asked, but does anyone know when Monoprice generally restocks? I need an iPod sync cable and I refuse to pay 2000% at Best Buy.

Thanks for the heads up.

Obligatory "Monoprice pleasures my nethers" comment.


Most items will have an ETA and for the ones that don't may of recently just went out of stock or they're unsure I assume. An example of this would be:

http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=108&cp_id=10831&cs_id=1083105&p_id=4871&seq=1&format=2

It shows "Estimated Time Arrival: 10/9/2009" right under the user satisfation rate (Same place you click to purchase normally). If you're on the multiple listings page, it's located on the right side where you can usually add stuff to your cart.

The sync cables look like they say they come in on 10/03/2009, but I don't know if those are the cables you're looking for. I doubt they're different than the one without the ETA since that one is 3.5ft and the other are at 2 or 6 foot. I can say their notification system works pretty well, but sometimes it takes a little while to restock those ones without a specified ETA.

[Strell]

Looking at this one. (http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=108&cp_id=10831&cs_id=1083101&p_id=3453&seq=1&format=2) I gots a fifth gen iPod video, some 3-4 years old.

ETA is N/A, so I was wondering if there was a general timetable here.

Oh well! Thanks for the heads up!

[pitfallharry219]

If you're not opposed to a shipping wait, get one from DealExtreme. I ordered one a few months ago. While it's an obvious knockoff, it works great.

[pixi]

Recommendations?
Need 3-6 feet HDMI cable for when I get an HDTV

[shrike4242]

Take your pick of the HDMI cables they have to offer:

http://www.monoprice.com/products/subdepartment.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10240

Any of the 28 AWG cables would work for your needs. Category 2 is tested for higher speeds, though either one would work. Info about the differences:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HDMI#Version_1.3

I have numerous of these cables, and they all work like a champ:
http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10240&cs_id=1024008&p_id=3993&seq=1&format=2 (10 ft)
http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10240&cs_id=1024008&p_id=3992&seq=1&format=2 (6 ft)

[pixi]

Same quality as monster?

[shrike4242]

Monster Cable is so over-hyped, it's ridiculous. HDMI cables either work or they don't.

Just about every AV cable I have at this point is a Monoprice cable, and I've bought hundreds of dollars of cables from them.

From another post of mine, in the Monoprice thread in the DVD forum:
I've ordered all of the following types of cables from them:

HDMI cables
RCA component cable
RCA composite cables
S-Video cables
TOSLink optical cables
Speaker wire
Banana plugs for speaker wire
USB cables
Ethernet cables
USB extension cables
AC power cables
AC power extension cables

All of them have been solid cables with no issues at all. Shipping has always been reasonably priced and quick. I've been buying from them for years and will keep doing so for years more.

[pixi]

Want the best quality though.
My TV right now was made before I was born - never really showed the difference in quality in cables
But HDTVs show it and its driving me nuts. I want full HD when I get my TV!

[shrike4242]

:roll:

Why don't you pick up some cables from Monoprice and see how they work for you? If they don't work out, their cables have a return window on them, as well as a lifetime warranty.

If I purchased the same cables as Monster Cable cables from other vendors for what I paid from Monoprice, I'd have paid thousands for what I've paid hundreds for.

[pixi]

Thanks Shrike

[Gamer SDP]

I planned on ordering one 50ft ethernet cable (cat5e straight) but the S&H (to my zip) is actually more than the cable itself. It'd be better if I actually needed like 10+ cables but not sure if it's worth it for just one especially if I can get elsewhere. so any other sites with decent quality cables for decent prices (preferably closer to the East Coast)?

[Rig]

I planned on ordering one 50ft ethernet cable (cat5e straight) but the S&H (to my zip) is actually more than the cable itself. It'd be better if I actually needed like 10+ cables but not sure if it's worth it for just one especially if I can get elsewhere. so any other sites with decent quality cables for decent prices (preferably closer to the East Coast)?

If you shop around, you'll probably find that the Monoprice cable is still cheaper than other places.

I think the *only* time I've seen cheaper prices is possibly on Amazon...or from Amazon sellers. Even then, Monoprice is reliable and ships really quick.

[Gamer SDP]

eh I'll probably end up ordering anyway but should probably get some other cables while I'm at it.

I'm trying to find some universal game system component cables since my monitor lacks the normal RBW plus. the main systems I want in component are GCN and PS2 but monoprice doesn't have that

edit:
ended up ordering 50ft cat5e and the cheapest hdmi cable I saw. really wanted to find a component for PS2/GCN.

[EdRyder]

May I ask a noob question: Whats the deal with the Xbox 360 system specific crossover cable for system link? Ive never even heard of that. Couldn't you just use regular old Cat5 for system link? Whats the benefit of this "crossover cable"?
Indulge me, I really haven't the slightest clue.

[Ruahrc]

GCN component cables are extremely hard to find because I don't think a third party ever made them, and because nintendo dropped the digital out port on the GC they didn't make too many and thus they are very rare.

For the crossover cable, if you're connecting two system sdirect to each other (not through a hub or switch) you need to use a crossover cable. Basically the cable flips the listening and sending pin wires between the ends, so the send pin on one end becomes the listen pin on the other end. Otherwise you will send info to the other systems send pin and it won't be able to recurve it. The part I'm not sure about is that many networking chips have the ability to auto-detect if a crossover or plain (called a patch cable) is being used and can just reverse what pin it sends/listens on to accomodate. At least my laptop 5 years ago did. So I imagine that most network chipsets can do this nowadays?

My question is does or did monoprice sell right angle converters? I swear I was looking one day not too long ago and found they had right angle adapters for things like hdmi, toslink, and RCA. But when I went a couple days ago to order I looked all over and could only find the hdmi ones. Am I seeing things or did they take away those items like a week ago?

[freeorelse]

Has anyone here had any experience using a 40 ft or longer HDMI cable to hook their PS3 to their TV. Was thinking of using this one but didn't know if there would be signal drop off over a certain length.
http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10240&cs_id=1024002&p_id=4034&seq=1&format=2
Thanks for the time.

[Ivanhoe]

I don't have expereince with 40ft
But I use 20ft just fine. I highly doubt their would be much if any noticable signal loss.
(It may be detected with software but probably not the human eye)

Just wanted to post. I have ordered a lot more cables from mono price over the past few weeks.
And each time they have been the cheapest and also the fastest shipping around.
Amazon sometimes can beat or equal their prices during certain promotional sales (if you have prime of if they happen to have free shipping on the cables)
But pretty much everytime I needed a cable I would hit different sites and monoprice was always best at the time that i needed to have cables shipped.

Also I just go ahead and order 2 or 3 of the same cables to offset the shipping. I have a big box of cables for all kinds of things. Its really handy.

[Ivanhoe]

May I ask a noob question: Whats the deal with the Xbox 360 system specific crossover cable for system link? Ive never even heard of that. Couldn't you just use regular old Cat5 for system link? Whats the benefit of this "crossover cable"?
Indulge me, I really haven't the slightest clue.

Most of your question was already answered above.
But also, If your bored and have some cat 5cables laying around you can go ahead and easily make your own crossovercable by simple re aligning one end of the cat 5 cable thus creating a crossover cable for the 360 direct connect usage.

[Alex2290]

Haha

Today's deal: http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=109&cp_id=10902&cs_id=1090204&p_id=5164&seq=1&format=2 (http://www.monoprice.com/home/index.asp)

[corporateclone]

I bought my hdmi cables off ebay for less than $4 (free S+H) so I get my gear there.

I agree monoprice will usually have better customer service than ebay sellers.

[koji126]

Just a word of caution for those of you who bought from monoprice. Someone hacked into their system and cc info may have been taken. Keep a close eye on your cc account.

http://hardocp.com/news/2010/03/10/monoprice_hacked_cc_info_compromised63

[EdRyder]

^ Really sucks.
Why couldnt it have happened to firefold or monster,..why'd it have to be monoprice?
:(

[Bpwner]

So this happened in March, and I just got something in the mail from Monoprice about it this week. I had some fraudulent charges show up on my check card a few weeks ago, and now I'm almost positive this is why.

It's a shame, too. Those were some ridiculously cheap cables.

[vgossain]

Anyone have any experience with Monoprice wall mounts? I'm debating between getting one of these:

ID 3725 - http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=108&cp_id=10828&cs_id=1082806&p_id=3725&seq=1&format=2

ID 5920 - http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=108&cp_id=10828&cs_id=1082806&p_id=5920&seq=1&format=2

3725 has a lot more reviews but 5920 seems to be more feature rich (90 degree swivel as opposed to 60 degree).

Anyone used either?

[Bathory]

Just a word of caution for those of you who bought from monoprice. Someone hacked into their system and cc info may have been taken. Keep a close eye on your cc account.

http://hardocp.com/news/2010/03/10/monoprice_hacked_cc_info_compromised63

Has this been resolved as of yet? I hear nice things from monoprice other than this hack. Im thinking this only applied to customers before the hack and not after. I hope this is the case because I have never ordered from monoprice but im looking to buy a cable from them. Any more info on this is much appreciated.

[david12795]

<3 monoprice. Just bought a wii component cable for $6 shipped and a ps3 hdmi cable for $2.38 shipped.

[trogoldito]

Monoprice has never failed me before. Would recommend for all your cable and tv mounting equipment needs

edit: Just saw the post about their site being hacked and CC info stolen. I'm sure glad that I have always used Paypal when ordering online goods.

[mrobvious]

I'm usually the most skeptical person when it comes to buying "cheap" electronics when they usually come for $50+. I bought an HDMI cable from Monoprice for like.. $5 total after shipping. Strongly recommended, and for the skeptical, trust me, I'm the same way. But this place saved me a ton.

[SaraAB]

Does anyone know when monoprice is going to restock the iPod 30 pin dock connector cable, I want to buy one or 2 but I can't find it on their site. I know they had it before, are they going to restock this item or did they stop carrying it totally?

[Jabrim]

Got my first order placed with Monoprice, hoping for the best, picked up an HDMI cable for my yet to be purchased 360 that I am going to get myself for Christmas/Birthday. Read a lot of reviews and got a good hdmi cable from there, only cost me $7 with shipping, pleasantly surprised.

[Kamera]

Got my first order placed with Monoprice, hoping for the best, picked up an HDMI cable for my yet to be purchased 360 that I am going to get myself for Christmas/Birthday. Read a lot of reviews and got a good hdmi cable from there, only cost me $7 with shipping, pleasantly surprised.

Did the same (bought a cable for yet-to-be purchased 360) as a well as a spare for my new HD monitor, assuming I can get the right cable box. I guess we'll see how it goes!

[anbu-black-ops]

I just ordered a hdmi from them. Then I learned about this security breach. Is it safe now to shop at monoprice? Can I cancel my account info. I log in to my account and there is no option to access your cc info.

[shrike4242]

I just ordered a hdmi from them. Then I learned about this security breach. Is it safe now to shop at monoprice? Can I cancel my account info. I log in to my account and there is no option to access your cc info.The issue with their website getting compromised was back in March and has long since been dealt with. I've continued to shop with them and use a virtual CC #, so anyone that might end up with the number won't get anything out of it.

[ultrapimp]

just ordered a ps3 component cable for about $7.50 shipped =)

edit: component cable received, great quality, loving monoprice

[jetlag16]

Hey everybody, I looked through the thread, but didn't find any info on their speakers/headsets. Does anybody have any experience with either of those products, and can give me some feedback as far as audio quality for both/either (and in the case of the headsets, mic transmission quality)?

[Krud1]

Awesome.

[Mr Snarp Snarps]

So far the only thing I bought off of Monoprice was a Componet cable for my PS3. It was TERRIBLE. It made every character in all my games look like simpsons! Everything had a very strong yellow tint to it. Did I just get really unlucky or what?

[theclaw]

What I ordered to use as a PC Engine controller extension has been fine. Not that such cables are likely to break.

[Vinny]

I noticed that there's a lot of sellers on Amazon who are selling HDMI cables for really cheap, like under $4 shipped. This is much cheaper than Monoprice, which costs $7-8 shipped.

Anybody order these cables from Amazon sellers?

[plasmabeam]

If I'm looking to hook up my laptop to my HDTV (so that the laptop screen displays on the HDTV), what cable should I buy?

Also, I should note that my laptop does not have an HDMI slot.

[MCalvert1]

Has anyone out there tried any of these PS Move guns?

http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=108&cp_id=10830&cs_id=1083003&p_id=8030&seq=1&format=2

http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=108&cp_id=10830&cs_id=1083003&p_id=8013&seq=1&format=2

http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=108&cp_id=10830&cs_id=1083003&p_id=8031&seq=1&format=2

MjC

[Thomas96]

Someone needs to go to jail for the way these retailers are overcharging for cables..... thank goodness for this thread.

[SaraAB]

They have apple iPod and iPhone charging/syncing cables again guys! I ordered one of the black ones and they work perfectly, just like the original, and they fit unlike other 3rd party cables I have ordered.

[xRandizzy]

Thank you ! :D

[RelentlessRolento]

genna probably get some spare HDMI and digital optical cables again from these dudes