ianSB Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 anyone had any experience with them ? what they like and do they make a different to any other leads available on the market Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 The only thing that distinguishes Monster Cable from any other half-way decent audio cable is their [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monster_Cable_Products#Trademark_and_Patent"]over-aggressive legal department that seems to go after any other business with 'monster' in their name[/url]. If you want good quality audio cables don't give your money to these corporate bullies but to our very own [url="http://www.bassic-bits.co.uk/"]OBBM[/url] instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 I think they use slightly oversized jacks too, that wreck your socket, although they feel snug at the time. I empathise with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianSB Posted July 13, 2010 Author Share Posted July 13, 2010 [quote name='BigRedX' post='894075' date='Jul 13 2010, 07:15 PM']The only thing that distinguishes Monster Cable from any other half-way decent audio cable is their [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monster_Cable_Products#Trademark_and_Patent"]over-aggressive legal department that seems to go after any other business with 'monster' in their name[/url]. If you want good quality audio cables don't give your money to these corporate bullies but to our very own [url="http://www.bassic-bits.co.uk/"]OBBM[/url] instead.[/quote] haha thats a monstrous list of people they have gone after, i hope they dont get after me for that sentence haha ill have a look at obbm when i get some new leads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fingerz Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 I know people who use them and are very happy. Mostly working musos don't mind the price cos they write off against tax. I went with Spectraflex cables this time and am very happy. Quiet, good jacks and don't take anything from the sound. The company were very good at getting back to me on a query I had so that always goes a long way too. Being that they are cables, I say buy what makes most sense to you.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mog Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 Waaaaay overpriced. Our guitarist uses a 20ft and it set him back a fair whack. No better than planet waves cables IME. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianSB Posted July 13, 2010 Author Share Posted July 13, 2010 i think i may have to work my way through different makes and see which ones are most suited to me or which ones appeal more to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gafbass02 Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 I really like em. I've used loads of cables and currently own Monster, elixir and zaolla amongst others and I can safely say my preferred brand is monster. I've never had em splay a socket and they are dead quiet with a slight low mid hump and a nice punchy sound by comparison to my other cables. Infact every cable in my set up is monster inc speaker and patch leads. But i bought em back when the pound was much stronger. That said I will most likely try obbm next time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwilym Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 I use (a bass specific) one I picked up on ebay a few years ago, relatively cheap from the US. I'd just started playing 5 string basses at the time - and there was a definite difference in the low B between the Monster and the 15year old Klotz cable I'd been using. Couldn't hear any difference on the other strings. The Monster was clearer/deeper sounding on the B - but this was listening carefully though headphones. The differences could have been due to a number of reasons, maybe any new-ish cable would have been better than the old one I had, and also the Monster was quite a bit shorter too. I've been using it since with no problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 Monster cables? Save your money and[url="http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/03/audiophiles-cant-tell-the-difference-between-monster-cable-and/"] use a coat hanger instead[/url]. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noisyjon Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 Very good! IME/O you just need a decently made cable and as mentioned previously our very own OBBM is the man! [quote name='wateroftyne' post='894274' date='Jul 13 2010, 11:13 PM']Monster cables? Save your money and[url="http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/03/audiophiles-cant-tell-the-difference-between-monster-cable-and/"] use a coat hanger instead[/url].[/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colledge Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 i strongly believe that as long as a cable has an appropriate gauge, shielding and good contact at both ends, the sound quality is completely indifferent between cables. i've in the past bought a reel of generic shielded cable and used it to make my own instrument cables and can truthfully say that i can't tell a difference between my cheaply made cables and my more expensive fender and monster cables for either bass, guitar or vocals. the internal resistance and material inconsistencies of a pedal even with a true bypass will far surpass that of a cable. I mainly use my fender cable because its tweed so it looks better and doesn't tangle at all like rubberized cables. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianSB Posted July 14, 2010 Author Share Posted July 14, 2010 ill have to get a few leads together and try them out back to back to see which ones i prefer the monster cables seem to be well built Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 Soundwise I can't complain about mine, but I think George L's are better. It's true about the slightly bigger jackplug, I have to fight to get it out of some of my basses. Definitely overpriced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianSB Posted July 14, 2010 Author Share Posted July 14, 2010 i have a list now of cables that i wanna try Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil-osopher10 Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 Who are OBBM? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gafbass02 Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 (edited) Funnily enough fellow basschatter davemuadib and I spent a geeky afternoon A/Bing cables back to back. We did obbm, (klotz) monster bass, elixir, zaolla, generic cheapo and hotlines. Long story short monster had a VERY obvious, pronounced low mid hump which made em sound deeper and punchier but at the expense of top end sparkle and clarity. Zaolla sounded superb, very neutral and open but with depth and solidity. Obbm sounded very similar to the zaolla, slightly less zingy and airy but very close nonetheless. Just not quite as 'expensive' sounding. The elixir was also good and very flat sounding but a tad uninteresting. The hotlines (old academy of sound cables) were still great I remembered why I liked em. Very punchy and forward sounding, a bit like a loudness button going in. The zaolla, monster and elixir were thicker and the zaolla felt the best made. The hotlines and obbm cables felt lighter and thinner. Since doing the test I've retired my monster cables to back ups and bought all obbm's which I'm very pleased with. The transparency goes well with the berg cabs and they are cheaper than zaolla! Also the zaolla crackled at a gig once. And for me that failure onstage once is all I need to drop a cable/bass/amp/pedal from the gig bag! I still rate monster and never had any issues with them. People that say there are no differences between cables should def spend an afternoon doing some A/B listening to a few brands. It's pretty big differences in some cases, less in others. The biggest difference was the monsters bass boost/(treble cut) to my ears. Maybe Dave will chip in ? But the differences are there for all to hear! Simply no doubt about that. But onstage with all the rest of the band going ? Well there lies the real debate ;-) I just like to know my stuff sounds good and is reliable. :-D Edited October 24, 2010 by gafbass02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gafbass02 Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 [quote name='Phil-osopher10' post='999019' date='Oct 24 2010, 05:01 PM']Who are OBBM?[/quote] [url="http://www.bassic-bits.co.uk/"]http://www.bassic-bits.co.uk/[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danhkr Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 I don't believe the hype about so-called 'super cables' personally. I've used Piranha leads for years - decent Italian cable and Neutrik plugs. Tried all sorts of stuff but even those at 4 or 5 times the price haven't given me any reason to change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 I've been buying these for years: [url="http://www.award-session.com/cleartone_cables.html"]http://www.award-session.com/cleartone_cables.html[/url] very good quality and well made, lots of options. And if something is not there, just email Stewart, he'll sort you out. I haven't bought many because... I don't have to buy many. the first ones I bought back in 2001 or 2002 are still going strong. Mic, instrument, patch leads... whatever. Highly recommended. Jose, not connected to the company, just a very happy customer (and I had the pleasure of meeting Stewart too at a ukmg meeting, great no-bull kind of guy) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 Never used Monster Cables but for ages I used Planet Waves, was always satisfied with them, however my gigging lead started to look a bit sorry for itself. So, I bought one of OBBMs (the Klotz version) . Indoors, through my practice amp, the difference was amazing, the bottom end was much more present - and this is through a15 watt amp with 8 inch speaker. I don`t know if I would notice it it in a band situation as I haven`t tried, but certainly at home, playing bass on its own I could definately tell the difference. Like someone had upped the bass control by 1 or 2, but kept all the other settings the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macko1968 Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 From the Wiki link on page 1; "On April 1, 2008, Monster Cable sent a cease and desist letter to Blue Jeans Cable,[21] claiming infringement on certain patents[16] owned by Monster Cable. The owner of Blue Jeans Cable, Kurt Denke, previously a litigation lawyer, responded with a letter detailing flaws and shortcomings in the allegations of patent infringement, adding "Not only am I unintimidated by litigation; I sometimes rather miss it."[22] In this correspondence, Denke also observed the possibility of Monster Cable avoiding federal income taxes by using a Bermuda-based holding company." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witterth Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 (edited) OBBM cables every time, a quality product, very happy with my ones.and will be going back for more [url="http://www.bassic-bits.co.uk/"]http://www.bassic-bits.co.uk/[/url] W Edited November 7, 2010 by witterth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumnote Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 [url="http://www.audioholics.com/news/industry-news/blue-jeans-strikes-back"]Link to Blue Jeans reply[/url] Very amusing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 Well that certainly told them to go and brew a cup of f*ck-off, didn`t it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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