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View Poll Results: Monster Cables | |||
I currently use Monster and love it. | 1 | 2.94% | |
I currently use Monster but am just waiting to swap it out. | 5 | 14.71% | |
I used to use Monster but swapped them out for something else. | 21 | 61.76% | |
I dont use Monster but I think they make good cables. | 3 | 8.82% | |
I dont use Monster because the quality is poor. | 9 | 26.47% | |
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 34. You may not vote on this poll |
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The rise and fall of Monster Cable
Just curious if anyone knows the backstory of Monster Cable, they were big in the early to mid-90's. I know a few people who were audiophiles back then that used Monster products. More recently, if you even mention Monster, you get the stink eye. It seems like maybe they just who**ed out the brand name to low quality products and ruined their rep in the process?
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And how have they failed? When you mention audio cables to just about anyone they recognize Monster Cable. Much like when you ask about a nice watch as 90% say Rolex. They have brand recognition and just because some "audiophiles" go poo poo to the name doesn't mean they have failed.
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I know I am in the minority but it depends on how resolving your system . I am still using some of the monster RCA interconnects going from my OPPP 95 to my MX120 and have absolutely no complaints with them. I have all wireworld in my 2 channel room. Someday when I upgrade my home theater with better more resolving speakers I will upgrade the cables as well.
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Most people here probably started in to this expensive hobby with Some Monster cables and then moved on or up the chain as their finances afforded them and/or they became cable snobs.
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