08/08/2015
Following up on my last post about hype(Snake Oil) cables I wanted to mention low quality cables. You might be surprised that I am not totally against lower quality cables. they have their place. Sometimes the reason for the cable is not durability or there is not the need for as accurate of a signal, I even use lower quality cables at home on my TV for thing that are not crucial to me.
For example, for my WII (yes, I still haven't moved up to a newer system) I use some generic no name cables that I've had around for a long time and are good but not considered high end. But on my studio gear I have cables that will last and pass an accurate signal.
Here's a couple things to consider when choosing your cables:
--Are they are durable. In a set up your not going to touch durability may not be your highest priority, but you don't want it to break while installing or re configuring your set up.
--Do they pass the signal at the quality I desire. Think about the future though you don't want to realize after the fact you have to upgrade and have to spend money and have your old cables laying around.
The important thing is do they get the job done to your satisfaction at a price that makes sense. In addition you don't want to get ripped off or be stuck at a crucial time with inoperable cables
Next time I'll talk about Bad cables, ones that leave you stranded or even worse are built and sold with the knowledge they are improperly designed.