Cables

untitled · 04-03-2008, 07:14 AM

I don't know if someone has made this thread before, but oh well.
I'm using mogami right now, looking into evidence audio stuff in the future.
what about you guys?

INCINERATE · 04-03-2008, 11:55 AM

I've been using Monster cable. I'd like to find the best noise-less cable out there. Anyone have any recommendations?

F0RBIDDEN · 04-03-2008, 12:05 PM

Honestly I don't think it's worth the price to upgrade to Evidence or Van De Hul cables or any of that bullshit. Once you get past the bargain brand $5 patch cord garbage, you won't be able to tell the difference. I heard a difference when I switched from cheap Rapco cables to George Ls, but that's it. I think your best quality to price ratio cables out there are the Mogami and Canare cables, that's what I would stick with. Personally, I have been using Planet Waves cables for years and they sound fine, no noise and my guitar sounds as good as it ever has. Plus they have the best warranty on earth. Lifetime warranty, if it breaks you just bring it to any guitar store with or without a receipt and they will exchange it for a brand new one. You only have to buy them once.

Disembodiment · 04-03-2008, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by F0RBIDDEN

Planet Waves

F0RBIDDEN · 04-03-2008, 12:09 PM

Scott, here's an interesting link for you to read...

http://www.lavacable.com/myweb/CableSummit4.pdf

INCINERATE · 04-03-2008, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by F0RBIDDEN

Scott, here's an interesting link for you to read...

http://www.lavacable.com/myweb/CableSummit4.pdf

Cool thanks.

Orkestra · 04-03-2008, 12:19 PM

Dimarzio cables are great and are cymbal proof! The amount of times we've had cables chopped is ridiculous!

Egill · 04-03-2008, 09:01 PM

I've been using the same damn cable for more than three years (Monster Cable Rock). Quality cable.

underrealm · 04-04-2008, 11:58 AM

I like Planet Waves cables myself. Quiet and rugged. Really all I need.

Phoncible · 04-04-2008, 04:57 PM

monsters. they've gone a couple of times, but i just send'em in and get new ones

egdeltar · 04-04-2008, 07:32 PM

Planet Fucking Waves.

ChAAPY · 04-04-2008, 07:42 PM

Mogami. Fucking awesome cables. Monsters are really good too.

I'm going to look into these Planet Waves you guys speak of. That warranty sounds awesome.

stabwound · 04-04-2008, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by ChAAPY

I'm going to look into these Planet Waves you guys speak of. That warranty sounds awesome.

Monster has the same lifetime warranty.

untitled · 04-04-2008, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by stabwound

Monster has the same lifetime warranty.

and so does mogami, evidence audio, and all other high quality cables.

F0RBIDDEN · 04-04-2008, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by untitled

and so does mogami, evidence audio, and all other high quality cables.

You can't walk into any guitar store in North America and hand them a broken cable with no receipt and expect a replacement though with an Evidence Audio or Mogami cable... You'd have to mail it off and wait for a replacement. That's what's nice about Planet Waves. If its 15 years old and breaks, you'll have a brand new one that same day because every guitar store on earth has them and they have to honour that warranty.

Phoncible · 04-05-2008, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by F0RBIDDEN

You can't walk into any guitar store in North America and hand them a broken cable with no receipt and expect a replacement though with an Evidence Audio or Mogami cable... You'd have to mail it off and wait for a replacement. That's what's nice about Planet Waves. If its 15 years old and breaks, you'll have a brand new one that same day because every guitar store on earth has them and they have to honour that warranty.

Exept i have to ship it away to Germany or something...

ChAAPY · 04-05-2008, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by stabwound

Monster has the same lifetime warranty.

Quote:

Originally Posted by F0RBIDDEN

You can't walk into any guitar store in North America and hand them a broken cable with no receipt and expect a replacement though with an Evidence Audio or Mogami cable... You'd have to mail it off and wait for a replacement. That's what's nice about Planet Waves. If its 15 years old and breaks, you'll have a brand new one that same day because every guitar store on earth has them and they have to honour that warranty.

nigelwho · 04-05-2008, 03:56 AM

http://www.guitarnuts.com/technical/cords/index.php

stabwound · 04-04-2008, 11:12 PM

Monster, I get them sickly cheap too because of my brother. 50 dollar monsters for like 15-20 bucks. Be sure not to coil them like an asshole, use over/under coiling so they don't get fucked.

lordofblades · 04-04-2008, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by stabwound

Be sure not to coil them like an asshole, use over/under coiling so they don't get fucked.

Could you elaborate on this please? Thanks

stabwound · 04-04-2008, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by lordofblades

Could you elaborate on this please? Thanks

hard to explain without showing someone the technique.

"Over/under cable coiling refers to a method of storing cables that preserves the capacitance and common-mode rejection ratio built in by the manufacturer with a twist in the cable, and the shielding that encases the twisted pairs within. It also keeps knots to a minimum, allows the cable to lie flat when uncoiled, and makes running the cables easier and faster.
The "over/under" name refers to the practice of twisting the cable in one direction to make the first coil, and un-twisting it to make the next, and repeating this until all the cable is neatly coiled. Connecting the ends on the outside of the loops, or tying them in that position, ensures that the ends don't pass through the loops in storage so there are no knots when the cable is laid out."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Over/under_cable_coiling

stabwound · 04-05-2008, 04:49 AM

You can walk into any guitar shop with a monster and do the same thing. My brother works at a guitar store and replaces them all the time.

F0RBIDDEN · 04-05-2008, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by stabwound

You can walk into any guitar shop with a monster and do the same thing. My brother works at a guitar store and replaces them all the time.

Yeah I wasn't sure about Monster which is why I didn't mention it in my post.

I've actually heard bad things about Monster cable... I recall a link to an article where they did a blind test between using a coat hanger to transmit the audio signal and Monster cable and everyone preferred the coat hanger.

untitled · 04-05-2008, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by F0RBIDDEN

I recall a link to an article where they did a blind test between using a coat hanger to transmit the audio signal and Monster cable and everyone preferred the coat hanger.

loll.

stabwound · 04-05-2008, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by F0RBIDDEN

I've actually heard bad things about Monster cable... I recall a link to an article where they did a blind test between using a coat hanger to transmit the audio signal and Monster cable and everyone preferred the coat hanger.

I never believe those studies. They were using speaker cables too, not instrument cables (not that it really matters).

"audiophiles can't hear the difference between 128kbps and 320."

"99 cent preamp sounds better than 2,000 dollar preamp"

Most audiophiles must just be delusional, because according to all these studies, they're fucking morons.

Ouroboros · 04-05-2008, 05:56 PM

I buy bulk stock of Mogami balanced XLR wire (100 foot spindle for $60), Neutrik connectors ($3-4 each end) and solder my own cables together. Much cheaper, and as long as you can solder well and wrap it properly, you will likely never have to replace or repair it.

I also make a simple shielded guitar cable with two TS jacks and an XLR cable. Solder the ground (as well as the cold) to the sleeve for the amp end (use only for the amp), and then on the other end (for the instrument), cut it away and prevent it from touching any metal on the connector so it doesn't short. Then connect the hot wire properly to the tip. This cable will not lose any signal when it is longer than 20', and it prevents RF interference.

F0RBIDDEN · 04-05-2008, 10:59 AM

http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/03/a...ter-cable-and/

There it is... didn't prefer the coat hangers but couldn't tell the difference at least!

Phoncible · 04-07-2008, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by F0RBIDDEN

http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/03/a...ter-cable-and/

There it is... didn't prefer the coat hangers but couldn't tell the difference at least!

no reason why a clotheshanger shouldnt be great for that use. then of course with instrument cables there will be longer stretches involved, and durability might have something to do with them choices too..

sure, lots of hifi audio cables is just about gimmicks and voodo crap, but that doesnt mean its not worth spending some extra $ to get decent cables.

Ouroboros · 04-05-2008, 06:04 PM

Oh yeah, put some ferrite beads over the insulation of the hot wire, on both ends, and that will definitely guarantee RF prevention.

label thief · 04-05-2008, 10:19 PM

i use all gold plated for out front of my amp. just monster and planet waves. planet waves are a tad cheaper.
for shit in the FX Loop.. its whatever. anything lifetime warranty is good. proformance cables are fine with me.

04-03-2008, 07:14 AM	#1
untitled Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: East Village Posts: 516 Rep Power: 12	Cables I don't know if someone has made this thread before, but oh well. I'm using mogami right now, looking into evidence audio stuff in the future. what about you guys?

04-04-2008, 07:42 PM	#12
ChAAPY it's one louder Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: TX Posts: 13,761 Rep Power: 29	Mogami. Fucking awesome cables. Monsters are really good too. I'm going to look into these Planet Waves you guys speak of. That warranty sounds awesome. Last edited by ChAAPY; 04-04-2008 at 07:46 PM..

04-05-2008, 05:56 PM	#26
Ouroboros Nescient Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,967 Rep Power: 15	I buy bulk stock of Mogami balanced XLR wire (100 foot spindle for $60), Neutrik connectors ($3-4 each end) and solder my own cables together. Much cheaper, and as long as you can solder well and wrap it properly, you will likely never have to replace or repair it. I also make a simple shielded guitar cable with two TS jacks and an XLR cable. Solder the ground (as well as the cold) to the sleeve for the amp end (use only for the amp), and then on the other end (for the instrument), cut it away and prevent it from touching any metal on the connector so it doesn't short. Then connect the hot wire properly to the tip. This cable will not lose any signal when it is longer than 20', and it prevents RF interference. Last edited by Ouroboros; 04-05-2008 at 06:03 PM..

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04-03-2008, 11:55 AM	#2
INCINERATE Brutal Death Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,876 Rep Power: 17	I've been using Monster cable. I'd like to find the best noise-less cable out there. Anyone have any recommendations?

04-03-2008, 12:05 PM	#3
F0RBIDDEN Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Cambridge, Ontario Posts: 4,102 Rep Power: 20	Honestly I don't think it's worth the price to upgrade to Evidence or Van De Hul cables or any of that bullshit. Once you get past the bargain brand $5 patch cord garbage, you won't be able to tell the difference. I heard a difference when I switched from cheap Rapco cables to George Ls, but that's it. I think your best quality to price ratio cables out there are the Mogami and Canare cables, that's what I would stick with. Personally, I have been using Planet Waves cables for years and they sound fine, no noise and my guitar sounds as good as it ever has. Plus they have the best warranty on earth. Lifetime warranty, if it breaks you just bring it to any guitar store with or without a receipt and they will exchange it for a brand new one. You only have to buy them once.

04-03-2008, 12:09 PM	#5
F0RBIDDEN Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Cambridge, Ontario Posts: 4,102 Rep Power: 20	Scott, here's an interesting link for you to read... http://www.lavacable.com/myweb/CableSummit4.pdf

04-03-2008, 12:19 PM	#7
Orkestra FUCKINGWOLFSHIRTFUCK Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: London Posts: 5,690 Rep Power: 20	Dimarzio cables are great and are cymbal proof! The amount of times we've had cables chopped is ridiculous!

04-03-2008, 09:01 PM	#8
Egill Registerd User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Iceland Posts: 965 Rep Power: 15	I've been using the same damn cable for more than three years (Monster Cable Rock). Quality cable.

04-04-2008, 11:58 AM	#9
underrealm old dude Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Little Rock Posts: 2,721 Rep Power: 16	I like Planet Waves cables myself. Quiet and rugged. Really all I need.

04-04-2008, 04:57 PM	#10
Phoncible Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: norway Posts: 1,045 Rep Power: 16	monsters. they've gone a couple of times, but i just send'em in and get new ones

04-04-2008, 07:32 PM	#11
egdeltar I say hella, hella Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: seattle Posts: 3,081 Rep Power: 18	Planet Fucking Waves.

04-05-2008, 03:56 AM	#18
nigelwho N/A Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Filthadelphia Posts: 792 Rep Power: 13	http://www.guitarnuts.com/technical/cords/index.php

04-04-2008, 11:12 PM	#19
stabwound Corpsefiend Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: California Posts: 3,977 Rep Power: 18	Monster, I get them sickly cheap too because of my brother. 50 dollar monsters for like 15-20 bucks. Be sure not to coil them like an asshole, use over/under coiling so they don't get fucked.

04-05-2008, 04:49 AM	#22
stabwound Corpsefiend Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: California Posts: 3,977 Rep Power: 18	You can walk into any guitar shop with a monster and do the same thing. My brother works at a guitar store and replaces them all the time.

04-05-2008, 10:59 AM	#27
F0RBIDDEN Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Cambridge, Ontario Posts: 4,102 Rep Power: 20	http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/03/a...ter-cable-and/ There it is... didn't prefer the coat hangers but couldn't tell the difference at least!

04-05-2008, 06:04 PM	#29
Ouroboros Nescient Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,967 Rep Power: 15	Oh yeah, put some ferrite beads over the insulation of the hot wire, on both ends, and that will definitely guarantee RF prevention.

04-05-2008, 10:19 PM	#30
label thief find them, kill them Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 4,082 Rep Power: 0	i use all gold plated for out front of my amp. just monster and planet waves. planet waves are a tad cheaper. for shit in the FX Loop.. its whatever. anything lifetime warranty is good. proformance cables are fine with me.