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Hi,
A HC newbie here :)
Are component cables just phono cables?
I have a Tosh. 36ZT29B and a Tosh. 220E, both of them have component video connections, so I was wondering if I could use this cable, or is this cable just for audio?
http://www.grandata.co.uk/acatalog/Grandata__3_Phono_to_3_Phono_688.html
Its a 3 phono to 3 phono cable made by Thor.
So is this cable specifically for component or is it just a composite audio+video cable?
Thanks.



component cables should all be 75 ohms,those cables just look like a composite video with stereo sound.
try looking up www.keene.co.uk they do leads and will make up what ever you require !!!
i know ixos also do component leads but a faily expensive
jason



It's a 75ohm fully screened quality cable.
It works fine for video and for the price it's a great buy.



Originally posted by Ekko Star
It's a 75ohm fully screened quality cable.
It works fine for video and for the price it's a great buy.
So you're saying its perfectly fine for component cable, i.e. all 3 leads are meant for video?
I know the cable is 75 Ohm and it has high density OFC, so that should be ok right, as thor is a good company?



Sounds like they should be fine mate.



They are just standard cables. I have some "dedicated" component cables for one DVD player and just normal ones for the other and there is very little noticable difference really.



Ok, so which should I buy:
Thor cables which have a decent reputation, which don't say anything specifically about component video, (but seem up to spec.) :
http://www.grandata.co.uk/acatalog/Grandata__3_Phono_to_3_Phono_688.html
OR
http://custom1.farnell.com/cpc/prod...%5Fid=AV0461366
http://custom1.farnell.com/cpc/prod...%5Fid=AV0439866
These are cables that aren't branded, but are up to spec. and say they are specifically for component video. Also, why should 1 be more expensive than the other, they seem identical?
Thanks a lot.



The ones that you have linked to on the grandata site seem to be standard phonos, ie not the 75ohm cables that you need/are best for component.



You can get the Supra AV3 components for £52 at www.supradirect.com
They are still quite pricey though i suppose.



On the Thor Website it says this about the phono cables:
"This low capacitance design ensures accurate 75 ohm impedance"
"Conductive PVC bonded between a high density OFC braided shield clears up EMI"
So basically it has the same spec as a normal component video cable?
I'm really lost now, I haven't really got money to buy outrageous cables, and I don't particularly want "no-make" cables!



Well it looks like they are proper 75 ohm cables, so I'd say buy them.



cheng - are you basing your information on http://www.thoravinterconnects.co.uk/products/phono.html ?
I agree its not clear...
they list 75 ohm in the spec but never mention component video.
£16.50 for a 3m cable is very cheap though.
it will work... though there could be problems but worth a risk at this price.



Originally posted by MartinC
cheng - are you basing your information on http://www.thoravinterconnects.co.uk/products/phono.html ?

yes, I've emailed maplin and grandata so I should get an answer soon :)
But inc. VAT its £20 for the 3m cable, good price but not something I'd like to blow...



the maplin one gives you a bit of hope since it actually mentions video specifically, though not the 75ohm but it does skirt related issues.



I just bought these and they are 75ohm .
I've got my Pioneer 606D DVD connected to my my 36" Yoshiba Strata and get a superb picture.
http://www.7dayshop.com/catalog/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=&products_id=7765



i only paid about £36 pounds for a 5m ixos cable
jason



where from jason t?



here you go http://www.directdistribution.uk.com/
i think they have a problem with thier website!!
i bought my leads from them about 18 months ago and they were great really helpful
jason