Product Description

Monster Cable MV2CV-1M Monster Video. 2 Component Video Cable 1 meter length

Product Details

• Size: 1 meter
• Brand: Monster
• Model: MV2CV-1M
• Dimensions: 11.50" h x 3.00" w x 7.50" l, 4.40 pounds

Features

• 24k gold contact RCA connectors for superior conductivity.
• Multi-stranded, all-copper construction provides a clear, sharp picture.
• Low-Loss component video cable for improved video reproduction.
• Duraflex protective Jacket
• Color-coded connectors

From the Manufacturer
The Monster solution: Better Video Through Better Technology With MV2, video is reproduced with the sharpest, most detailed image and the brightest, most vivid and natural color rendition possible. Unlike conventional video cable technology, Monster Video 2 (MV2) features high-purity, high density copper stranding for lower signal loss and protection from "video noise." Heavy-duty double shielding guards against outside EM and RF interference. And a low-loss insulator transfers signals more efficiently so your satellite receiver, DVD player and high resolution comcorder can bring you the superb pictures they were engineered to deliver. Patent #4,932,897: Turbine Connectors for Superior Signal Transfer Monster Video 2 composite video cables feature 24k gold contact Turbine RCA connectors for a high performance connection. These connectors resist corrosion that can impede signal transfer, while optimizing the connection between components. The split center pin increases contact pressure for lower distortion and better signal transfer. All MV2 connectors are outfitted with a sturdy short body metal shell so they'll easily fit in hard-to-reach places behind components. Don't Sacrifice Performance Today's video components are designed to deliver heightened levels of performance. MV2 enables your components to perform at their best so you can enjoy the clearest, most lifelike images with the most accurate colors possible.

Customer Reviews

Great cables, horrible price
I haven't actually owned these Monster Video 2 Component cables, but I did own the Monster Video 3 Component cables which run for about 100 bux for the same length. If you're going to run all over these cables and pound them with hammers then these cables are wonderful. But if these cables sit quietly behind your audio and video equipment then these cables function as well any other component video cable.

Whether or not you really see a big difference in picture quality will depend on your setup. For example, my TV is a JVC rear projection that upconverts all video to 1080i so that the use of component connections at 480p is not a very big difference in picture quality. And of course your dvd player should have progressive scanning if you want to capitalize on the benefits of component connections to begin with. Also, having the same manufacturer for your TV and DVD player tends to yield better results in general.

The point being that all of these others factors and more will determine the quality of your video much more so than any 'special' cables. The cables do no work, they are just a medium that signals must pass through. Hence, the better cables are the ones that preserve the 75 ohm signal without distortion. But this is precisely the problem with ALL component cables that use RCA interconnects. The physics of the RCA connection do not allow for the ideal 75 ohms to pass through unmolested by interference, regardless of how great the cable is or how much it costs. In fact, the implementation of RCA interconnects was never intended for video use. It began as an audio solution and manufacturers gradually implemented it instead of the BNC interconnect because of cheaper costs and user familiarity.

In the end, I don't think these more expensive cables make a noticable difference in performance. For that matter, I don't see why people prefer to use toslink (optical) over digital coaxial. The toslink is much more unstable and sensitive to movement even though it's not susceptible to electrical interference since it uses light (but using light also requires the hardware to do more work in translating the signal). Point being that the audio quality is identical, but the toslink just costs more. Here again, the cable is not 'special', it only acts as a medium for signals to pass through, your actual equipment does all the work. So the ultimate question: Is it justifiable to spend so much more money on these high-end cables? Sure it is, in the same way some people choose to buy a Rolex over a Timex.

DVD got better
I have a Sony 36" Vega and a Sony DVD player that were hooked up with RCA cables. I got a nature DVD and it was pretty good with the RCA cables. I purchased the component cables and the picture got even better, it was AMAZING. I was slow to purchase the component cable but have not regreted getting them, you can really tell the difference. They are worth the price.

Buy the Cheap ones!
Using the component input on your TV can make a huge difference in picture quality, but the differentce between the lower priced monster cables and the most expensive monster cables in not noticeable. Save yourself $50 and buy the cheap ones.