 "1080p and Optical Audio Now Possible" | 2007-11-15 |
| - Reviewed By edgeofheaven |
I bought this cable to use ONLY FOR THE OPTICAL AUDIO. I'm using a standard HDMI cable in my 360 for 1080p resolution and needed an Audio Out option which this cable has. Its not a pure optical audio out but a 1/8" stereo mini to optical audio adapter--no problems though the sound is super clean in my 5.1 system. The fit on the 1/8" mini cable is a little loose, especially if you're orienting your 360 vertically--which is recommended for increased cooling. Simply use a tie wrap to bundle all the cables together to reduce the gravity drag and loosening of the cable. So far no problems.
My main concern was whether or not the bulky plug would allow room for my standard HDMI cable adjacent to it (the AV cable which came with my Halo 3 Xbox 360 does NOT allow for simultaneous use of 2 cables side by side). You need to remove one of the gray tabs on the side of this cable in order to make the 2 cables fit side by side (the tab is held on by a cheap adhesive and can be pried off with a simple knife without damaging anything). Once the tab is off both cables can be inserted into your 360. Its a tight fit but it does work.
If you're happy with 720p resolution then simply use the included component video dangle. But if your TV is full HD and your sound receiver doesn't have an HDMI input then this cable is one option for having both 1080p and optical audio together. Hope this helped. Cya online in my sniper scope @ 1080p !!!! |
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 "A Monstrous Scam" | 2007-05-17 |
| - Reviewed By cedunlap |
This cable is actually worse than the cable that comes with the Xbox 360:
1. It does not have a true digital optical output. All of the photos on Amazon and Monster's website carefully conceal this fact. The cable actually has a standard mini-stereo analogue output jack, so the digital sound out of the Xbox is converted to a cheap analogue connection, and Monster then provides a little adapter that converts this back to a digital optical output. Do you want to convert your CDs to cassette and then back to MP3 files? That's essentially what Monster is doing here, and you don't find that out until you actually open the box and see what's inside. Of course it's cheap for them since they can also sell a standard analogue cable to plug into their output for people who don't have digital inputs on their amplifier, but it's a major ripoff for people who think that they're getting pure digital sound out of their Xbox 360.
2. But it gets worse. The component video connectors are the same as provided for free with the Xbox 360. I own real broadcast quality component cables, so I know what a well-shielded cable looks and feels like. A real, high-quality component cable is as thick as all three of these Monster cables together, and a set of broadcast quality cables of the same length is actually a little bit less expensive than the Monster cable. The Monster cables do not improve the picture compared to the free cables that come with the Xbox 360, and they are almost identical in thickness. The connectors at the end look a little nicer, but the end result is the same on screen. (Unfortunately, I can't find professional cables available with the Xbox 360 plug, so I can't use them with the Xbox 360).
In conclusion, the free cable that comes with the Xbox 360 has the same picture quality (very good, actually) and real optical digital output. These Monster cables have faked optical digital output with no improvement in picture quality. I would be very happy with the free Xbox 360 cables if the optical connection was secure. However, it's a bit loose, so my optical cable tends to fall out. The Monster cable doesn't even have real digital output, however, so it's not an improvement. For now I'll just push the connector back in on the free cables whenever it comes loose. Saves me $60 and keeps the pure digital sound. |
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 "A perfect compliment to you XBOX 360" | 2007-05-08 |
| - Reviewed By vfriel2 |
| This is another great product from Monster Cable. It hooks up easily and you will have HD component viewing in no time. Attach the fiber optic cable to the 1/8" connector and the other toslink end to your surround sound system and your set for 5.1 surround audio. The cables are nice and solid and should give you years of use. |
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 "Not worth price" | 2007-03-09 |
| - Reviewed By marcusroof |
| I am able to find general 50' premium component cables on the internet for less than this. I have this cable and it does function perfectly, but I simply cannot confirm that there is a significant difference in either audio or visual quality. Monster is a premium brand name, you will always pay a premium price for it. If you must have it, I strongly recommend finding this cable from a source cheaper than the $60 listed here. The actual cable that comes with the 360 is great in my opinion. |
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| "fooled" | 2007-03-08 |
| - Reviewed By User: A20ZAJ0I35VMHA |
| doesnt come with the converter to conect to the jack,thus you cant use the fiber optic cable!!!!!am i the only one that didnt get this or are all the other reviews fake? |
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| "Wouldn't buy the component cables" | 2007-01-09 |
| - Reviewed By cheaperthanlessmedia |
| Love the Audio Digital Optical Cable but couldn't tell the difference with the componenet cables |
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| "Excellent Cable" | 2006-07-08 |
| - Reviewed By User: A3N9G8ZBUQOQIX |
I bought these cables to replace the ones that came with my XBox 360. FYI, I connect my 360 to a 2005 720p 42" Sony HDTV.
The cables work well. The picture is sharp and the audio is very clear. Quite honestly though, I'm not sure if these cables offer any significant improvement from the ones that came with my xbox. I think that they do, but I can't confirm it. In any case, I'm a big fan of Monster Cable products as they're high quality products. |
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| "Get one" | 2006-07-06 |
| - Reviewed By User: A2K9XR8O0HX3UY |
| I could definately tell a difference in the picture quality. It also sounded great on my surround sound. It was worth the money. |
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| "Nothing Like It!" | 2006-03-23 |
| - Reviewed By User: A2GXNLUFT098KC |
| The graphics are crisp & the sound with the right equipment is amazing. A must have in my book!!! |
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| "only worth it if you have 5.1 or higher surround sound" | 2006-03-13 |
| - Reviewed By User: A31I96R69L1I98 |
| the picture quality is what you would expect from monster but the only reason i would reccomend this item is for use with the fiber optic sound cable it made a world of difference in the sound quality and realisim in the games and movies so for anyone with a good reciever this is a must have but if your sound is played out through the t.v. dont bother |
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