who makes Tivo Cables?

[jtodd939]

I really like the Component Cables that came with my Tivo HD. I'd like to buy some L/R audio cables from the same manufacturer. Tivo doesn't sell these. Does anyone know a company I might look at to get similar quality/design?

[tdhd73]

any of the large box stores should have what you want

[jjberger2134]

you can try http://www.monoprice.com/home/index.asp

(I have never bought from them, but I see them recommended frequently).

[jtodd939]

I had some Monster Video 3 Component cables and I hate them. They are ridiculously difficult to pull off once you've stuck them on. Plus they seem overpriced.

Some cables seem super cheap and I dislike them. The Tivo cables are just right: don't seem cheap, perform good, and can be pulled off without hassle (unlike the Monster Cables).

[jtodd939]

any of the large box stores should have what you want

Any particular manufacturer that I should look for?

[ajayabb]

you can try http://www.monoprice.com/home/index.asp

(I have never bought from them, but I see them recommended frequently).

I would stick with monoprice just as jjberger2134 said. The markup for cables at the Big Box stores is ridiculous. For instance, a 6 ft HDMI cable will cost you close to 80 dollars at the Big Box stores versus 10 bucks at monoprice

[gastrof]

Is Monoprice the place that advertises with the slogan 'The electrons don't care how much you paid for your cables'?

[ewilts]

I've bought HDMI cables from monoprice. Absolutely no regrets. Good quality, fast delivery, and cheap.

[Northerner26]

you can try http://www.monoprice.com/home/index.asp


thanks for this link, they have fantastic prices!!

[MeStinkBAD]

I really like the Component Cables that came with my Tivo HD. I'd like to buy some L/R audio cables from the same manufacturer. Tivo doesn't sell these. Does anyone know a company I might look at to get similar quality/design?

You do realize the only difference between the stereo cables and component cables are the colors on the tips, right?

[classicsat]

Mostly.

To be proper video cables, they have to be 75 ohm (basically a sort of RG59 or RG6, they use a thicker dielectric and a braided ground screen).

Cheaper cables use just a plain hookup coax, with a plain plastic insulated wire with the ground screen wrapped around it, and use the same cable for audio as video.

I doubt any good CE manufacturer would include the cheap, technically non-compliant cable.

[tiassa]

Check your local Home Depot. I got cables there for about half of what they were at Best Buy.

[DeWitt]

If you are looking for high end component cables at a great price I have had really good experiences with http://www.bluejeanscable.com/

They make their own cables with the exception of the HDMI stuff.

All custom made cables, quick delivery and good prices. Everyone that sees the cables I use always asks where I got them!

[mitkraft]

I would also highly recommend monoprice.com I've had two orders with them and both times it was smooth and the products are great. When I needed to run 25' worth of various cables to my projector (2 HDMI, 2 Component, VGA and others) I figured decent cable for all those runs was going to break the bank! I think I got all of that and a remote controlled component video switcher for somewhere in the $100 neighborhood. And the cables are great quality. I can't emphasize enough just how good of a deal most of the monoprice stuff is. It REALLY underscores what a total scam Monster and similar products are.

[bmgoodman]

I ordered a few cables recently from monoprice and couldn't be more pleased. Low prices and good quality. Much cheaper than any local brick-and-mortar store I've found.