Guest Bryan Posted September 4, 2003 Report Share Posted September 4, 2003 I need to pick up a high definition pack today and want some feedback on the Xbox HD pack versus the Monster HD cable w/ optical audio. Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelley Posted September 4, 2003 Report Share Posted September 4, 2003 For $19.99 you really can't beat the offical MS Solution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bryan Posted September 4, 2003 Report Share Posted September 4, 2003 Does the MS pack come with a component cable? Price says no, but just checking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoisonJam Posted September 4, 2003 Report Share Posted September 4, 2003 Yes, it comes with surprisingly serviceable component video cables, but no optical cable. That, you'll still need to buy. It does come with standard RCA audio cables in the meantime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baiter Posted September 4, 2003 Report Share Posted September 4, 2003 I tryed both, and the Monster Cables remain hooked up to my tv. The differences are extremely minor, but there was a visible difference on my tv, so I opted to keep the monster cables. The $50 difference in price seemed inconsequential compared to the 2 grand i just plunked down on the tv. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamsappel Posted September 4, 2003 Report Share Posted September 4, 2003 For the $50 difference between the Monster and MS packs (and you'll need to get a proprietary dongle to have optical audio with the Monster's, which is another $35), you can get a new game. The Hi-Def pack from Microsoft is first-party, so it's good quality, don't sweat it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baiter Posted September 4, 2003 Report Share Posted September 4, 2003 Originally posted by adamsappel@Sep 4 2003, 10:36 AMThe Hi-Def pack from Microsoft is first-party, so it's good quality, don't sweat it. The problem with the MS pack is the rca cables that come with it. They have absolutely NO shielding, which means your results will vary greatly depending on what type of electrical equipment is running around your home theater system. I've always found audio/video equipment to be more about personal preference than concrete info so I'd suggest buying them both, and then returning the one you don't like. FYI, monster had some production problems, so defects aren't unheard of, and if i remember correctly the hd pack is easily restored to it original packaging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bryan Posted September 4, 2003 Report Share Posted September 4, 2003 Can I replace the pack-in cable on the MS pack with a better quality cable? I have two component cables on hand that could be used. The other is going from dvd player into the TV. Thanks for the ideas everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baiter Posted September 4, 2003 Report Share Posted September 4, 2003 Originally posted by Bryan_ZZ@Sep 4 2003, 12:35 PM Can I replace the pack-in cable on the MS pack with a better quality cable? Yes, they are just standard connections so replacements are not an issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camp Posted September 4, 2003 Report Share Posted September 4, 2003 They have absolutely NO shielding, which means your results will vary greatly depending on what type of electrical equipment is running around your home theater system. Results will also depend upon whether or not you believe in the mystics of cable tech. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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