Comments on: Why have the monster thx cables discontinued?

By: Denver V

Denver V — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 22:42:28 +0000

they are very expensive for cables. if the signal is digital, like hdmi – u dont need to spend much, they will perform the same, cheap vs. pricey.
if analog, like composite, this is where u need to invest more.
but monster cables are still expensive.
check this out
http://www.monoprice.com/home/index.asp

By: Grumpy Mac

Grumpy Mac — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 22:42:28 +0000

You have to spend between $15,000 – $25,000 to have Lucas ‘certify’ your product so you can put "THX" on the package. Then you can not change the materials, design, etc., or you have to send the product back to Lucas for re-certification.

The "Certified" HDMI spec works the same way.

I suspect with HDMI taking over all audio and video connections – Monster decided to not bother with the price/hassle of THX certification for their analog/optical cables.

By: agb90spruce

agb90spruce — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 22:42:28 +0000

I would have to assume that even Monster couldn’t fool enough people into paying their ridiculous prices for their top end cables.

That, or THX caught on and told them to stop abusing their name (since as far as I know THX certification doesn’t specifically cover cables).

By: 411

411 — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 22:42:28 +0000

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