Monster Cable THX V100 CV-8 Component Video Cable

Rating:
Summary: A very good value for a longer high quality cable
Review: I bought one of these cables (and several of the 4 foot versions) to hook up a High Definition TV and a Progressive Scan DVD player and I've had no problems.

The quality is great and the price is right. The 8 foot cable was the longest I needed and only because of awkward TV positioning in one room. (If you've got all your video appliancies next to each other you definitely don't need more than a four foot cable.)

Although supposedly it is only a "standard" Monster Cable, I can't believe that you'd see any difference in quality by buying a pricier cable. I would bet the main difference is in durability -the more expensive cable is a little thicker and probably has slightly higher quality components. After all, you have to meet certain quality standards to qualify for THX certification. (That being said I would not purchase any cable below these standards -why would you want to pay for a COMPONENT level cable that did not allow DVDs to be played the way they were optimized for?)

What does THX certification mean? Below is a blurb taken directly from the THX website describing it:
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"THX is on the forefront of entertainment technology, offering products and services of unparalleled quality for post-production, distribution and playback of audio and visual content. THX Certification is considered a mark of excellence in the presentation technology industry, offering consumers a promise that the cinemas they visit and the products they purchase have been evaluated and tested to meet the highest standards for picture and sound performance."

Overall, a great cable that is twice the length of the Monster THX 4 foot cable but only a little bit more expensive. A great value!