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I ordered these cables with two sets of Monster Quick Lock bananna plugs just in case, and I'm glad I did. The angled pin connectors just didn't make a solid connection with my speaker binding posts. Replacing the pins with the bananna plugs is a breeze and a huge improvement. I'm giving these cables 5 stars because my total investment is still a great value.
The cable was recommended to produce high quality sound and the results were incredible. My surround speakers brings the theater into my home.
If you can't avoid it, cross them over at a 90 Degree Angle. Believe me, I have asked hundreds of them which cables to use for High End Audio in Home Theatre applications and 90% recommend "Monster". This minimizes inteferrence. If you take your time and "FOLLOW THEIR GUIDELINES TO SETTING UP YOUR SYSTEM" you will notice a difference. Last, but not least words of wisdom, do not run your speaker cables along side or under/over an "AC" line.That is Power. The more twists and strands - the less interference. I highly recommend "ALL" cables to be Monster and home runs(Separate Runs to Each Speaker)& minimalize unnecessary cable rolled up behind speaker or receiver.
Monster twists 75% more times than any other MFG on average. Monsters "Niche" is in the TWISTS & STRANDS, and jackets. OK-----The CORRECT way to set up your system is to follow the MFG's "Initial Setup" instructions. THE COST EFFECTIVE WAY TO PURCHASE MONSTER CABLE is to go online and buy in bulk spooled quantity(100,200,500ft).
Monster has earned the respect of installers like myself around the world. This causes "Signal Loss." AND "Use the MFG's provided Tech Support Line for all Installtion questions. I have been doing this for almost 15 years and I might call a MFG 2-3 times during an installation].It's free, they designed the system, they know more about it that anyone else - Why Not. Power lines or extension cords should be ran separate from all other cables. I read the entire manual.It's not that long(15 minutes). I might have a Porsche and you a Chevrolet, or vice versa. The trained eyes and ears are looking(at projection system or TV)and listening(to the Speakers) for DISTORTION or INTERFERRENCE, BUZZES or HUMMS, ROLLS or WAVES that cause signal loss. So far as the reviewers remark about Market Hype.
I cannot stress this enough. It will save you days of headaches & complaints about it not sounding "just right". To each his/her own. Draw and Measure your installation paths of all cable runs and add 50-100 extra feet for Mis-Calculations or mess ups, and go to Radioshack and get the appropriate end connectors for speakers and Receivers at both ends and you will SAVE A TON OF MONEY.Jonathan WinterAV + PLUSAtlanta, Georgia
I currently own a pair of Monster Z series speaker cable. They are ok but definitely NOT worth that money. My mistake is your gain.
I've been listening to these cables for just 1wk, but really I only needed 1 day on my Martin Logan Aerius's to know it was well worth the money. Excellent highs, and tight base. Easily painted to match your decor.
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