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Monster Cable PS3 HDMI-2M: Review

Posted to Accessories 2009-12-14

If you have an expanded budget and wish to add another expensive accessory to your electronics collection, then consider the Monster Cable PS3 HDMI-2M. This GameLink HDMI cable is specifically marketed for the Playstation 3 system, although it certainly comes at a price. If you want top-notch cable quality and performance from your PS3, then consider this one. Depending on your expectations for quality be prepared to consider that it is not worth the money. This is for someone who truly wants the best that the PS3 has to offer.

Measuring approximately 6.5 feet (2 meters) in length, this Monster cable is just the right size for connecting a PS3 to your television or entertainment center. This version features dual strain relief and a Duraflex protective jacket for long-lasting cable durability, as well as silver-content solder connections and 24K gold contacts for performance assurance. As an added bonus, the dielectric insulator is injected with nitrogen gas to maximize data potential. Although these features sound impressive, consumers are reminded that digital signals are either transmitted fully or not at all (it is the 'not at all' part that could cause an effect to performance if data is lost).

Rating:

4.0 out of 5

Quality

Although many consumers are critical of the ridiculous price for this cable, they cannot deny that quality is the highest priority in this product. Monster uses the finest materials available in the world, and the craftsmanship that goes into the manufacturing on these cables is superior. If you want super quality and don't mind paying upwards of $100 for a simple HDMI cable, then maybe this one is for you.

Value

The most disappointing aspect of the Monster Cable PS3 HDMI-2M is that it can appear to have the exact same performance as other HDMI cables, yet it costs many times more in price. Many consumers claim that Monster offers ultimate quality and performance in their cables, justifying the extreme cost, but general testing across cable manufacturers, as well as the overall user consensus, suggests otherwise. Unfortunately, Monster goes as far as marketing this cable as Playstation 3-specific, when in reality it is only a standard HDMI cable.

Summary

The Monster Cable PS3 HDMI-2M is a high-quality HDMI cable that comes with a lifetime warranty. Although it boasts that it is specifically made for use with a Playstation 3, it is nothing more than a standard HDMI cable. The prices are too extreme for most consumers, but if you have money to spare or you are a believer of Monster cables, then choose this one. The audio and video performance may be virtually the same OR an amazing tool to ensure the maximization of your gaming system.

Pros

Duraflex jacket and dual-strain protection
24K gold contacts and silver-soldering
Top quality and extreme durability
Specifically marketed to use with PS3
Ridiculously overpriced for some consumers

Cons

There are no cons for this product