Cables: Worth it?

Hey guys i've been thinking about getting new cables because its been about 3-4 years with the same cables and ive noticed that i get signal loss here and there. I was wondering though if its worth it getting nice cables for a higher price or just any cable. I was looking at the "Monster Rock Instrument Cable" that go for $25 per 1.5 feet. I've heard the better the cable the more sound quality you get but is it really worth it?

To a point. A 50 buck Monster cable will sound better than a bit of string with a paper clip at each end however, like everything else you pay your money a takes your choice. I think that after a certain point the relationship between cost and quality is no longer linear and a little improvement costs a lot!!

If I want cheaper cables I use Fender California cables. They are OK, not too dear and look quite nice!

I have a lot of monster 100 and 500 cabling and recently there quality has gone down hill i.e. they have started using cheap molded connectors etc.

My current favorite for the studio is Mogami. Not cheap but bloody good cables !! They also come with a lifetime warranty.

Hey doc,do you use the mogami silver,neglex or gold series?

Good cables do make a difference,but like doc said,only to an extent before your wasting money.Ive been using livewires for a long time and they hold up very well(while my fender electrovolts,got trampeld dead).

Gold.

I have Monster 500 XLRs from the KSM44 / AKG C414 to the preamps and the Mogami Golds between the preamps and the MOTU 828s.

I use Monster 500 into either the Bass Pod / preamp or pod pro and good quality 75 ohm cables with gold ends into the S/PDIF ins of both 828s.

Everything else in the critical path is Monster 100 or 500.

For monitoring I use Fender California cables and Hosa insert cables.

Also remember that studio cabling and cabling for gigging is different.

Studio cabling (in my little studio any way) doesn't need to be anything like as bullet proof as the cables you go gigging with every other night !!

There are not singers, bass players and drummers standing on it all the time. It is not setup and ripped down by drunk people after every gig etc etc. and quality doesn't need to be premium.

Your sound is only as good as ur weakest link, cables are worth it.

I recently went a hodgepodge of assorted Peavey and other "average" guitar cables to strictly George L's cables -- I noticed a substantial difference in my tone and it was definately a positive one.

I'd reccomend a George L's cable to you in an instant because not only is it a high-quality, nearly indestructable cable, but you get to choose exactly the length you want and they're relatively inexpensive -- my two 20' cables only cost me about $25 each.

I love my Planet Waves Custom Series cables and I'm sure you would too.
Crystal clear signal with the gold plated connectors and it will endure any kind of stress.

Not too expensive, 30-40 bucks for a 20-footer.

Higher Price Cables = Better Quality

It really is as simple as that :eek:

Originally Posted by: RaskolnikovI recently went a hodgepodge of assorted Peavey and other "average" guitar cables to strictly George L's cables -- I noticed a substantial difference in my tone and it was definately a positive one.

I'd reccomend a George L's cable to you in an instant because not only is it a high-quality, nearly indestructable cable, but you get to choose exactly the length you want and they're relatively inexpensive -- my two 20' cables only cost me about $25 each.

Do you mean the kit to make your own or the pre made variety?