Pro Co/Spectraflex/Monster cables

Mandrak · #1 03-12-2003, 08:39 PM

Please,

does anyone know if these cables are better suitable to be placed in any special place, such as "the best instrument cables are Monster; while Pro Co makes the best speaker cables" or something like that ?

Or if both brands are excellent to be used as instrument/speaker/pedal-to pedal/rack to rack/... cables ?

Thanks

JESTER700 · #2 03-12-2003, 11:23 PM

Both are good quality cables. Monster charges too much IMO.

Personally, I prefer George L's for instrument cables.

Speaker cables are all about gauge - the thicker the better, no matter WHO makes it. But for a stack it shouldn't matter much - your length is so short there won't be much added resistance. And for solid state stacks it will matter even less, if that's possible.

kennydoe · #3 03-12-2003, 11:35 PM

How's that Mesa 2:ninety workin' out for ya, Red?

~K

Gearjunky · #4 03-13-2003, 01:37 AM

I agree, George L's cables are by far the best. Monster cable doesn't even come close. They are way overpriced, and have more than their fare share of problems.
Whirlwind cables are much better IMO.
Better yet, make your own.
But George L's rule all cables.

darren wilson · #5 03-13-2003, 01:49 AM

What's so good about George L's cables? Do they really sound/perform better?

microdmitry · #6 03-13-2003, 02:09 AM

To me "solderless" sounds like "unreliable"

nuno · #7 03-13-2003, 07:39 AM

solderless? really?

talking about plugs only,
i'm using Neutrik plugs to wire some friends racks: what do you think about? good? worth it?

Ving · #8 03-13-2003, 08:57 AM

The thicker George L's are ok, but the thinner ones that support the angled jack plug have pretty poor signal response IMO.

I'd still use Monsters in any case, they are chunkier

Gearjunky · #9 03-13-2003, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ving

The thicker George L's are ok, but the thinner ones that support the angled jack plug have pretty poor signal response IMO.

I'd still use Monsters in any case, they are chunkier

Actually there was a few tests done comparing the George L's vs Monster and a few other companies high end cables, and the thin George L's had a superior frequency response, better signal flow, less noise, and were more reliable under heavy use.
The construction of the wire is exactly like a coaxial cable(Like cable TV) and are a better wind. The ends do not fail. I've been using them for many years and never had a single cable mess up in my rack or on stage.
Solderless concept is a great idea that has proven results. To me, tere is no better cable.
I'll try to find the test results and post them.

Mandrak · #10 03-13-2003, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kennydoe

How's that Mesa 2:ninety workin' out for ya, Red?

~K

Kenny !!

Workin pretty well, thanks !

That´s the most punchy power-amp I´ve ever heard.
Too fat and tight too, simply what I was needing.

And you, how are things there in NY ? Cold, no ? Hehe

My god, I can´t stop dreaming with Manhattan and Queens, such beautiful places, much better than all the crap, poorness and violence I see here.

I´d like to live illegally there

The Dark Wolf · #11 03-13-2003, 01:32 PM

I agree. George L. cables are the best by far. They have to be used to be appreciated. The solderless concept is actually MORE reliable, due to some pretty clever engineering, not to mention simpler and more efficient. Just cut and screw for lengths to your own specifications. You can even tug on the jack ends like mad. Very solid. microdmitry, your assumptions just show you lack experience with these.

Mandrak · #12 03-13-2003, 02:29 PM

Thanks !

I´ll look for the George Lynch cables you´re suggesting me about !

mike777 · #13 03-13-2003, 02:36 PM

My favorites are Monster cables. I had to get more cables and replacements so I went all Monster. BUT! I wish they made braided cables. My Spectraflex is very much intact and I got it when I got my first Jem in June of 1994-no problems there. It sounds quite fine but I find that the signal from the Monster Cables after a very close and controlled personal experiment is superior (clearer signal). Monsters get pricy but the warranty is ridiculously good but the sound difference really depends on your usage of them and how critical of a listener you are.

ProCo's Guardian cable series is also excellent and also has a lifetime warranty. They are pretty rugged and sound good. I got a few samples when I was in retail and the series was new in the late 1990's. I have a "Sir Tweed" which is a gold-ended braided cable. I also got a "Defender which appears to be a regular cable but when plugged in a certain direction (a specific end in the amp and the other in the guitar)
there is a noticible difference (reduction) in residual noise. This is similar to the Monster Jazz and studio series. I think it has to do with a super-tight shielding soldered to one end of the cable (not sure). a notablefeature of the Pro Co Defender is that they boast the use of a Kevlar thread that is attached to both ends of the cable to prevent stretching and eventually open up the shielding.

I have no major experience with George L's but those who use them love 'em. Of the ones I've seen, the thinness of them scared me off, but we all know about judging a book by it's cover, though. I'll shut up now.

Mike 777 Haug