HDMI video cables have become the standard for transmitting digital data between audio-visual devices, such as DVD players, set-top boxes, computers and video game consoles to digital TVs and other compatible equipment. In fact, Blu-ray disc players need HDMI for best results. Read the rest of this entry »
DVI was one of the earliest formats for digital video transmission. Originally developed for flat panel LCD monitors and modern video graphic cards, the DVI standard was also, for a while, the digital transfer method of choice for HDTV, EDTV and plasma TVs. Even some high end DVD players had the format incorporated into their design. Read the rest of this entry »
Projectors probably have the greatest choice of connection options of any audio-visual device, so before you buy a projector cable, it pays to have a good knowledge of which are most suitable for your needs. Read the rest of this entry »
There is no doubt that different types of HD devices demand different types of HDMI cables. More advanced devices demand more advanced cables. This is where Monster HDMI cables come in.
Monster cables provide a wide range when it comes to performance and price, so you get a wider choice of cables to suit your needs. What’s more, you’re getting a quality cable from a known, reputable manufacturer and a lifetime guarantee. Read the rest of this entry »
The RCA audio-visual cable is named after the Radio Corporation of America which developed the cable in the 40s to connect phonographs to amplifiers. Consequently, they are often referred to as phono cables. Standard RCA cables consist of a plug with a 3.7mm central male pin surrounded by an 8.25mm ring that attaches to equipment via an equivalent female connection. Read the rest of this entry »
S-Video, sometimes known as Y/C video, is commonly found throughout the world on DVD players and recorders, TVs, VCRs, DVRs, digital TV receivers, games consoles and graphics cards. Today, it is rapidly being replaced by better digital formats, such as HDMI and DVI. However, for some devices, S-Video cables may be the only option available for video transmission. Read the rest of this entry »
When it comes to surround sound, nothing adds more realism to movies than a subwoofer. So, if you’re looking to get a really good surround system up-and-running, a good subwoofer and a quality subwoofer cable is essential. Of course, as with all your cables, you’ll want to look at the range of subwoofer cables out there in order to find the best one for your needs. Read the rest of this entry »
Component video cables are usually the best choice for your apparatus than composite because, as the name suggests, they separate the video signal into its various components, usually three separate signals, and allow for greater bandwidth. What’s more, they can be combined with audio cables to carry sound too. Read the rest of this entry »
Composite video was born back in 1953 with the advent of TV when it was necessary to compress all of the component video information into one signal for broadcast. That signal was designated ‘composite’ by the National Television Standards Committee (NTSC). It is comprised of three signals compressed into one. These are known as Y, U and Y, together referred to as YUV. Y is the brightness, while U and V represent hue and saturation and carry all the colour information required for the picture. Read the rest of this entry »
When it comes to choosing cable for audio or video purposes, many people often go for the cheapest option, under the impression that the cable used will not affect the quality of the sound or picture. However, this is not the case at all. Poor quality cable can and does degrade the quality of your equipment. There is no point in paying for expensive audiovisual equipment if the cabling used isn’t good enough to accurately reproduce what your equipment is capable of. That’s why it’s crucially important to spend the time and the money to ensure that your cabling is compatible with your equipment and, that it is of comparable quality. Read the rest of this entry »