Monster Cable THX-Certified Fiber Optic Digital Interconnect Cable (4 Feet) | 
| Brand: Monster
List Price: $31.50
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Rating:  31 reviews
Media: Electronics
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Memorabilia: No
System Memory: 4000
Free Memory Slots: 3
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 8.3 x 4.5 x 3.3
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
Warranty: Limited lifetime warranty
MPN: THX 100FO-1.2M
Model: THX 100FO-1.2M
UPC: 050644304255
EAN: 0050644304255
ASIN: B00006JKW5
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Allows enjoyment of movies with Dolby Digital and DTS surround sound. | | • | Precision-polished fiber optic connector for maximum signal transfer and low internal reflections. | | • | Specially optimized low-loss optical fiber for higher fidelity. | | • | Meets minimum THX certification standards for proper system performance, reliability and ease of installation. | | • | Meets minimum THX certification standards; measures 4 feet long |
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Product Description
THX is the A/V equivalent of the Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval. This label appears only on products that meet or exceed a stringent set of technical standards, established by engineers at world-renowned Lucasfilm Ltd. - notably responsible for the Star Wars films. The cables used in large quantities in home theater to connect components can be subject to frequency response and noise problems if not designed and constructed properly. Monster THX I100FO-4 is built to the most exacting specifications, ensuring the broadest bandwidth and most uncolored signal that's technically possible. To quote George Lucas: "The combination of THX and 5.1 digital sound is the absolute assurance that consumers can now experience the finest sound reproduction from their Home Theater."
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| Customer Reviews: Read 26 more reviews...
 Best value for Fiber Optic Audio October 17, 2004
Atomicwasteland (North Bethesda, MD USA)
62 out of 65 found this review helpful
I've bought several of these cables and have been very happy with my purchase. I've used them for hooking up my Gaming Systems, TV, Cable Box, and Receiver/DVD Player. (Note: I had to buy a small 3 in 1 Fiber Optic Switch Box to handle all these cables -my Receiver and TV only had one digital audio connection each.)
I believe that these cables are the best name brand VALUES currently around for Fiber Optic Audio.
What do you REALLY get for a "high end" fiber optic cable that is triple the cost of this cable? I don't know. I purchased one (which was "top of the line") and obscenely expensive, and of course it sounds great, but these cables sound great too. Plus, these cables ARE Monster cables, AND they are THX certified!
What does THX certification mean? Below is a blurb taken directly from the THX website describing it:
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"THX is on the forefront of entertainment technology, offering products and services of unparalleled quality for post-production, distribution and playback of audio and visual content. THX Certification is considered a mark of excellence in the presentation technology industry, offering consumers a promise that the cinemas they visit and the products they purchase have been evaluated and tested to meet the highest standards for picture and sound performance."
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A digital signal is a digital signal. This is fiber optic cable -it uses light to transmit the digital data -it doesn't degrade like analog based on the quality of the cable. So these cables are NOT likely to give you a worse audio signal than more expensive cables, they just are going be a little less durable, and probably use slightly less high quality materials. Are they fragile? Not at all, but the top of the line cable that I purchased was so thick that I probably could have stepped on it on cement and it would have been fine. This THX cable is thinner and I could imagine it breaking more easily. If you work somewhere (like a studio) where there is a good chance of rolling things over the cables from time to time on a hard floor then you might have a good reason for a more durable cable. (Same goes for cables that are going to be manhandled regularly -i.e. a lot of plugging/unplugging and bending of the ends).
Overall, I'm very happy with these cables and can I afford to buy a bunch for all the fiber optic audio connections I am now using (i.e. Receiver, TV, Cable Box, Xbox/Playstation/Gamecube)
(P.S. for first time users, don't forget to pull off the tiny plastic coverings on each end of the fiber optic cables. These are there to protect the cable during transit/storage and will prevent the light from passing unless removed. Throw these tips away; you'll never need them again.)
Monster Standard... Why them??? January 1, 2006
David Chen (Barrington, IL)
22 out of 27 found this review helpful
What exactly is a fiber optic cable? It transports sound using a digital signal. In fiber optics, light is used to transport this digital data. The digital signal is made up of 1 and 0. 1 being light, 0 being no light.
I recommend using the Monster Standard Cables and always will. I actually did try different cables unlike most people who talk about the cables all being the same.
So how should I decide between buying a "high end" fiber optic cable and an ok one. Well, the fact that it is triple the cost of this cable kind of gets me. I purchased a top of the line, Monster Cable THX Ultra 1000, that was really expensive. The Ultra 1000 is more durable, and uses higher quality materials that transport the light more efficently. Yea it did sound slightly better. But if you plan on using it for a CD player or a cheaper surround sound system, you won't need the really expensive stuff. This does perfectly well. But even for me, I ended up returing the Ultra 1000. Why you ask? The quality didn't meet the price. Its not worth it unless you plan on building a top of the line home theater that you plan to use every day. For most people, this cable will be more than enough of an improvement that they'll notice the difference and be happy enough.
You should keep in mind that when you use surround sound, that in order to actually achieve the full 5.1 surround sound that you should use digital fiber optic cables for all the sound inputs that you can use it for. (CD players and video cassettes don't have 5.1, most only have 2.0/1.0 respectively)
Overall, I gave this Monster Standard cable a 5 because there is no 4.90.
Notes for new users of these cables:
- Make sure your DVD player or Cable/Satallite reciever has the fiber optic output, as a lot of the cheaper ones don't.
- Pull off the plastic protective coverings on each end of the fiber optic cables. These are there to protect the cable during transit/storage.
- Be careful not to bend the cables around too much or strtch them to meet the distance you want them to reach. Buy a longer one if you need to.
- If the black coating on the cable gets striped a bit, consider buying a new cable, as the damage allows light to seep out, thus, distoring the quiality.
2005 - David Chen - All Right's Reserved
 DON'T BE FOOLED!! January 10, 2007
Robert J. Kibler (Crofton, Maryland United States)
14 out of 23 found this review helpful
Monster may make a quality cable, but don't waste your hard earned money on a name brand!
There aren't different levels of quality when it comes to a digital signal (audio or video). It's either there, or it's not. There's no in between. Assuming both are in working order, a $5.00 cable will sound / look the same as a $100 cable. This is true for all digital cables, HDMI, included.
Since it doesn't make a bit of difference, personally I would rather use a cheaper cable and spend the rest of the cash on something more worth wild.
Just my $0.02
I'm sure its fine...but... June 29, 2005
Stephen A. Woods (San Francisco, CA USA)
9 out of 17 found this review helpful
This is a digital signal. The quality WILL NOT CHANGE based on the cable. Coax, optical, coat hangers, doesn't matter. If it gets a signal it will work. Optical is nice for a lot of reasons, but it will not vary the quality of the sound.
defective product June 26, 2007
D. Marin (Tx, USA)
7 out of 11 found this review helpful
This THX cable was sold as a brand new item...it came in a zip lock plastic bag and it did not work. I asked the merchant to send me a new one right away and pay for the shipping this one back and they refused...
This is not a reliable merchant and they sell stock "B" products or most likely cheap imitations made in third world countries...I will not buy from them again...
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