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Monster Cable ILS100-2M Interlink LightSpeed 100 High-Performance Digital Fiber-Optic Cable, Toslink-to-Toslink (2 Meters) | 
 enlarge | Brand: Monster
Category: CE
List Price: $44.99
Buy Used: $3.99
You Save: $41.00 (91%)
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Avg. Customer Rating:  15 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Size: 6.56 ft
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 11.5 x 2.5
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
Warranty: Limited lifetime warranty
MPN: ILS100-2M
Model: ILS100-2M
UPC: 050644059834
EAN: 0050644059827
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Monster's precise fiber optic connection delivers higher sonic performance than standard cables. | | • | Tuned spectral attenuation for optimum signal admittance and low loss. | | • | High velocity of propagation for lower time smear. | | • | Available in standard fiber optic and mini fiber optic configurations. | | • | Low-loss connections for CD, Minidisc, and DAT players |
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Product Description
Monster's Interlink high-performance audio interconnects deliver audiophile-quality sound for all home theatre and music systems. Interlink cables deliver deep, tight bass, greater clarity and smooth extended range.Interlink LightSpeed 100 fiber optic cable provides the most accurate digital transfer. It features polished fiber termination to reduce digital jitter, and tuned spectral attenuation for low loss and accurate signal transfer. High velocity of propagation reduces time smear. Flexible protective jacket prevents fiber damage. Interlink LightSpeed 100 delivers clean, clear sound with enhanced transparency, excellent coherency, and low distortion. It is designed for Toslink fiber optic digital links between CD, DVD, MiniDisc, DAT and new digital preamplifiers and digital processors. This cable permits distortion-free recordings of digital sources through fiber optic connections.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 10 more reviews...
 Great sound and it eliminated a video ghosting problem! April 16, 2000
20 out of 36 found this review helpful
If you are looking for the utmost in sound quality from your digital source a coaxial type cable is the BETTER choice, but if your limited to a toslink type connection this is sound choice (no pun intended) and a good buy! Unfortunately my RCA DSS system only has a toslink digital connection and after initial installation I ran out and purchased a no name optical cable. As soon as I connected the cable I began to test the entire system to make sure that nothing was accidentally disconnected when I added the DSS system. During testing, I noticed a video-ghosting problem when viewing a tape on my VCR. I narrowed it down to the VCR and DSS system, as the problem only appeared when they were both on at the same time. After various tests I narrowed it down to the no name brand optical cable as the problem totally disappeared when I took that cable out of the system. So I began to troubleshoot the issue, but no matter what I tried... different cable paths, making sure that a digital cable did not cross a video cable, different power outlets for the two video sources... I just couldn't banish the ghost. Then an idea hit me... cable manufactures insist that shielding is the key to a good cable, so why is an optical cable any different? My hunt for a good quality and shielded optical cable ended when I found the Monster Cable Interlink LightSpeed 100. It has everything that a good cable needs... quality and easy to use connectors, shielding and flexibility. So I purchased the cable and once connected in my system I was pleased to find out that I no longer had any video ghosting issues. How did it sound compared to the no name brand cable? Well, with my limited testing I can state that it had better controlled and defined bass and possibly better high-end definition. I say possibly as I cut the listening session short as I was elated that I finally exercised my system of that annoying ghost. One last note.... please remember not to bend an optical cable sharply as you may damage the delicate inner optical fiber of the cable itself... rendering the cable useless.
 More Monster hype February 3, 2003
20 out of 20 found this review helpful
"High velocity of propagation for lower time smear"What does this mean? The light from the source to the destination over this 1 meter cable probably takes 4 to 5 billionths of a second. I would like to know how this time affects anything sonically, as even golden ears who claim they can hear 100 kHz are talking about 10 millionths of a second cycle time. Light's light - buy the cheapest optical you can find. If it works, it will sound just as good as this overpriced stuff.
Optical is optical March 15, 2003
20 out of 31 found this review helpful
Monster could sell ice to EskimosI do agree that cables make a difference when electronis devices are involved, however a fibre optic cable will not make one iota of difference to the sound quality when compared to another - no questions, full stop. An illustration of how some people will buy anything is the crazy guy who said his picture improved! Enough said
 Optical is the way to go January 19, 2004
12 out of 15 found this review helpful
If you haven't spent a decent amount of money on your sound system, don't buy optical cable. I hear many people complain about how they can't tell the difference between RCA and optical, but when I see what they're using for a receiver and speakers, the problem is obvious. You're stereo system is only as good as its weakest link, and optical cable is intended for high-end stereo equipment. It's that simple. If you're balking at the price you're spending on optical cable, you probably haven't invested enough money into your stereo equipment for it to really make a difference.
That said, if you do decide to go optical, Monster is an easy choice. Although I'm sure they hike up the price a bit on name alone, they do make some of the best audio cable out there, optical or otherwise. I've noticed marked improvement in the sound quality from both my DVD and even MP3 player. If you want to take a chance with a less known brand for a cheaper price, good luck, but I'm willing to spend a little more for quality.
simple physics July 24, 2000
10 out of 29 found this review helpful
I'm using Monster optical cable as well, but with different reasons behind. Anybody with a basic knowledge of physics or optics should know that under normal condition light is not susceptible to interference from magnetic field or EMF.
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