Monster Cable PGL300 S-Video Cable for PlayStation 2
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Customer Review: Monster cable > Any other video cable
Summary: 5 Stars
So I asked myself the same question you are asking on considering this product. Is there really an improvement in video quality that makes it worth the price of buying these cables? The answer, without a doubt is yes. I was actually surprised when I opened the box and noticed I didn't have a wire, but a fat blue cable that looks like it is supposed to be used for outdoor christmas lights. When playing my ps2 games, I thought the graphics looked fine. The standard cables seemed to do the job. Colors looked rich, texturing seemed sharp, no problems, no complaints. So I decide to follow the advice from the reviews on several sites, and purchase these cables. The comparison was not even close. Games like SSX and Midnight Run looked so much sharper. The snow/landscape was extremely more sharp, and everything just seemed smoother. I also noticed the small details of video scenes could actually be seen. With this cable, this is how the games are actually supposed to look. If you are even thinking of watching any DVD on your ps2, you defiantly should get these cables. I have a nice 27in tv, the dvd looked fine on the basic cables, but I still noticed a bit of color loss, darkness problems and slight pixelization in close up shops. Nothing terrible or noticeable, but for those people serious on the video quality it could be seen. This cable changed that and I now see my ps2 as a great DVD player.
Conclusion? Buy this cable! No questions, period! If you love your playstation2, do it justice.
Customer Review: If you are searching for quality, search no further...
Summary: 5 Stars
My appartment was burgled about two months ago, and my beloved PS2 was stolen, Monster cables and all. I finally got a new PS2 about two weeks ago, and what was the first accessory I got for it? Yes, you are correct, it was a new set of Monster cables (S-Video and power).My TV only has one set of component inputs :-( so that is where I have my DVD player attached (with some tremendously expensive AudioQuest beauties (through their CinemaQuest line)).
Anyway, my S-Video input is reserved for my PS2. And oh what a difference it makes. When I first re-acquired the PS2, I had yet to receive the cables, and didn't remember the difference that they made. Once the Monsters arrived, however, it re-opened my eyes. If you are looking for the ultimate gaming experience, then look no further than the Monsters (until, that is, a truly high-end company decides to take a piece of the PS2 aftermarket pie). If you have a component input to spare, by all means, use that, otherwise, the S-Video is the way to go.
You will notice that the image is much cleaner and crisper. Motion artifacts seem much reduced. The contrast is much improved.
If you are going to hook the PS2 through your home theatre, then I would reccommend that you use the PS2's optical digital out, as it seems superior to its combined A/V port. In this case, I would go with something other than Monster (AudioQuest makes a tremendous real glass optical digital cable, by the way).
Customer Review: affordable option for outstanding performance
Summary: 5 Stars
I wanted a better cable then the composite rca cables that came with my PS2. I am very happy that I decided to buy these cables. The cable connector fits perfectly into my PS2, better than the connector on my original Sony cables even. The connectors fit nicely onto my S-Video and Audio connectors on my TV, and these cables look and feel like they are high quality. The video and audio from my PS2 is unbelievable. With my stock composite cables the graphics in my games were grainy and sometimes blurry. Now the graphics are crisp and clear and I only wish I would have bought these sooner. The display from my PS2 and games fits nicely onto my TV in widescreen now too, before the picture was not centered on my TV and sometimes parts of my game screens would be off the screen. I would recommend these cables to anyone who wants to improve the video and sound quality of their PS2 over the stock Sony cables. There are other Monster Cable versions for the PS2 available so choose the one that is right for you, but if you want something that is comparably priced to the Sony cables, don't need digital audio via fiber, and the next best thing to component and HDMI than this is the cable for you. I am going to pick another set of these cables up for my girlfriend's PS2.Customer Review: It makes a difference. TRUST me.
Summary: 5 Stars
I don't know what these people are saying about this cable not making a difference on high-grade TV sets (e.g. Sony XBR or Vega). I've been using Sony's bog-standard AV cables for about a month on my 27" flat-screen Vega, and sure, the DVD playback and PS2 menu displays look sharp, but when I plugged in the MC S-Video cables, they looked _razor_ sharp. I mean it, the clock display itself looked that much better, much crisper, better color definition. And Toy Story 2, which looked great before, looks damn amazing now. Seriously, you have no excuse not to get a set of cables other than what Sony includes with _every_ Playstation, and these are probably the best value. I heard from Monster Cable customer service on Monday, they're supposed to be releasing their GL 450 (component+optical-audio) sometime this week (12/18-12/22), and the GL 400 (component+copper-stereo) in the second week in January. It's probably a toss-up whether you'd be able to tell much difference between S-video and component, so I'd suggest get this cable now, and leave your component inputs available for another peripheral. Do yourself a favor and get this cable - gold-plating and ample shielding _do_ make a difference, for both video and sound.Customer Review: An amazing change!
Summary: 5 Stars
When it came down to the decission of choosing between a regular S-video cable and a S-video Monster cable I found myself stumped. I knew a friend who had both so he let me borrow them. I have to say when you switch from the regular S-video to the monster S-video it was an surprising difference! I found the picture clarity improved by a greater deal and the sound was crisp and clear. I also noticed that the sometimes flickering edges of objects in games had been eliminated. The difference was astounding and was well worth the price. If your a gamer looking for the best picture and sound possible than look no further. For those who say these are junk and show no difference what-so-ever are just not willing to pay the steep price. If your one that doesn't rely on a big change in clarity and sound then I suggest you go with the regular S-video cables atleast. They are good for the money. But, if your like me and need the best of the best this is the perfect buy for you. Enjoy.