Costco: Philips 15ft 3 Component+2 Stereo Cables NOW $35.99

[Jon Lai]

These are from their highest class PX1000. It says 3 component and 2 stereo cables, but bascailly, you can user them interchangably since they're the same except for the color coordination. I didn't need the stereo cables and so I took one of them to use as subwoofer cable. Sound is perfect. I bought one of the 18ft subwoofer cable from The Bay previously for $19.99 (which was cheaper than Wal-Mart surprisingly, at $24.99), and when I saw this, I quickly returned it. The component cables, of course, I used with my new Sony TV :D

This was from the Markham Costco. Must've been 100+ packs when I bought mine. I'm pretty sure this is chainwide, though.

Edit: NOW $35.99!!

[[H]ackerK]

Huh? Is this really a hot deal? $36.99 sounds expensive for 5 pieces of cables....

[Jon Lai]

ackerK']Huh? Is this really a hot deal? $36.99 sounds expensive for 5 pieces of cables....

Take a look at this:
Monster 13.12 feet component cables at Futureshop, $139.99
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10034064&catid=11343

So do you think this is hot now? The Philips pack comes with 5 cables instead of 3, and an extra 1.88 feet of cable as well :D

And mind you, Philips is NOT a bad brand. Don't be fooled by those Futureshop and Best Buy reps that tell you Monster is the BEST brand for cables. The reason why they tell you that is because their profit margin for Monster cable is much more than the other cables that they sell.

[pandaharo]

I bought one of these too, they are avaliable in Costco in Vancouver.

[[H]ackerK]

Take a look at this:
Monster 13.12 feet component cables at Futureshop, $139.99
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10034064&catid=11343

So do you think this is hot now? The Philips pack comes with 5 cables instead of 3, and an extra 1.88 feet of cable as well :D

And mind you, Philips is NOT a bad brand. Don't be fooled by those Futureshop and Best Buy reps that tell you Monster is the BEST brand for cables. The reason why they tell you that is because their profit margin for Monster cable is much more than the other cables that they sell.

Er still no. Only very rich people will even look at monster cables. And RFDers will never listen to CSR @ BBY/FS to BS about Monster Cables....

And I do not disagree with you, Philips is NOT a bad brand. But for a piece of cable I don't think it really matters (not like electronics gears...)

Anyways, good for you, if you get one and think it worth the money.

[Jon Lai]

ackerK']Er still no. Only very rich people will even look at monster cables. And RFDers will never listen to CSR @ BBY/FS to BS about Monster Cables....

And I do not disagree with you, Philips is NOT a bad brand. But for a piece of cable I don't think it really matters (not like electronics gears...)

Anyways, good for you, if you get one and think it worth the money.

Guy, do you even have a DVD player? From your two posts in this thread, I'm 99.9% sure you're running on the generic composite cables that come with the box. If I guessed right and that's really the case, then I feel sorry for you. You should be at least using S-Video out. Do you know what component is? Honestly I've never seen component cables at this price let alone if its Philips or no name.

[GeneralCho]

I saw those cables at the Richmond Costco. I think it is a great deal. I was tempted to get it but I don't have a nice HDTV or XBOX 360. I guess I will have to wait and hopefully Costco will still carry them in stock in the future. It really depends how hard-core video/audiophile you are... those cables pretty much guarantee a clean connection without distortion.

[Tyrant]

Honestly I've never seen component cables at this price let alone if its Philips or no name.

www.monoprice.com carries quality cables of every major type at prices that aren't jacked up due to a brand name. Aside from that, component cables are just RCA cables anyway.

[ProfessorChaos]

good deal for component cables.

http://i.walmart.com/i/p/00/02/66/16/01/0002661601116_500X500.jpg

http://i.walmart.com/i/p/00/02/66/16/01/0002661601116_AV_500X500.jpg

+ 2 stereo cables

[Jon Lai]

www.monoprice.com carries quality cables of every major type at prices that aren't jacked up due to a brand name. Aside from that, component cables are just RCA cables anyway.

I've shopped at that place before as well, and yes, component cables are bascially RCA cables, except when we talk component, we're looking at a higher quality cables which can deliver the signals better. And usually when we talk component, we mean component in/output, and not the cables themselves, lol. Try a cable with 2mm diameter aganist these 8mm diameter cables, the difference is big. Sorry if I sounded rude or anything, but I was totally disgusted by [H]acker's comments on this.

[NuggyBuggy]

Honestly I've never seen component cables at this price let alone if its Philips or no name.At one point XSCargo had AR component cables for $9.99. Only 6', but this is more than most people would really need. Unfortunately for me, I never got in on that deal.

[itsyours]

Don't worry JL! It's a good deal. I would buy it $6 each cable just for the look, not to mention the needed shield and size (d&l).

[shoppingmama]

Just great :evil: Dh just spent hundreds of dollars on Monster cables and a box at FS. Will have to go to Costco and check them out. Thanks :)

[[H]ackerK]

Guy, do you even have a DVD player? From your two posts in this thread, I'm 99.9% sure you're running on the generic composite cables that come with the box. If I guessed right and that's really the case, then I feel sorry for you. You should be at least using S-Video out. Do you know what component is? Honestly I've never seen component cables at this price let alone if its Philips or no name.

Dude, glad you only saying 99.9%. ROLF. I do have 2 DVD player and both running Component (YPbPr) Cable. Plus my XBOX, XBOX360 & PS2 all on Component Cable as well.

And forget it, as I said, if you think that's a good deal, so be it. It's your money. And from the tone of it, your reply just sounds childish and can't stand other people's comment.

[[H]ackerK]

I've shopped at that place before as well, and yes, component cables are bascially RCA cables.

RCA is not really a 'Cable Type' RCA usually defined as a type of connector (http://searchnetworking.techtarget.com/sDefinition/0,,sid7_gci786116,00.html) commonly found for composite (as well as component/audio) cables.

Try a cable with 2mm diameter aganist these 8mm diameter cables, the difference is big. Sorry if I sounded rude or anything, but I was totally disgusted by [H]acker's comments on this.

Dude, I never say anything about the size of the cable.....

[a2vr6]

good deal for component cables.



+ 2 stereo cables


knukonceptz.com have the best cables for the price. Check it out.

http://www.knukonceptz.com/assets/productImages/eKs-KV2.JPG

[jdewit]

AFIK, this is a great deal for real component cables, esp. compared to hideously overpriced Monster Cable stuff. But is component cabling really anything other than shielded RCA cables?

[Piers]

That's a great price for cables, they still probably make 100% mark up thou.

[[H]ackerK]

AFIK, this is a great deal for real component cables, esp. compared to hideously overpriced Monster Cable stuff. But is component cabling really anything other than shielded RCA cables?

A regular "RCA connector" composite video cable will need to carry a bandwidth of appx 28-30MHz vs a real component cable can have a bandwidth up to 75-80MHz depends on the resolution you are running.

[vw_michael]

ackerK']A regular "RCA connector" composite video cable will need to carry a bandwidth of appx 28-30MHz vs a real component cable can have a bandwidth up to 75-80MHz depends on the resolution you are running.

That's right .... it all comes to the wires capacitance, inductance and resistance aka reactance.
Good cables will start attenuating signal at higher frequencies, which means that the picture will be 'sharper' (smallest details in an image=highest frequency components). This is basic EE people, get on with the program! :cheesygri

[johnT]

For most of RFDers, if you need lots of cable, no matter DVI, HDMI, Component, Toslink, Coaxial, or whatever, just goto www.monoprice.com and order them all. If one is not enough, order 3 of them! The shipping is actually not that bad! For less than 1 hundred dollar, you will get all the cables you need for the rest few years: HDTV, home theratre, home theatre pc, all included.

[akito925]

got theses cables too! need to pick up one more set for my lg dvd player.. hehe

nice thick cables. looks like, feels like monster cables overly hyped cables. at fs/bb Id think they get a 30 comission for selling them thats why they push for people to buy it.

[hedgehog]

It was cheaper to buy 3 sets just to get the audio cables for a 5.1 (sacd & dvd-audio) and now I have two sets of longer componet cables to make reconnecting easier.

I think they're great value

[[H]ackerK]

For most of RFDers, if you need lots of cable, no matter DVI, HDMI, Component, Toslink, Coaxial, or whatever, just goto www.monoprice.com and order them all. If one is not enough, order 3 of them! The shipping is actually not that bad! For less than 1 hundred dollar, you will get all the cables you need for the rest few years: HDTV, home theratre, home theatre pc, all included.

Nice... Will bookmark this site.

[smpmush]

Another good place for cables is a site called

http://www.hificableguys.com/index~CartId~{7D96288A-9B67-4BB0-A39C-73ADEA1CAB53EVEREST}.htm

They are actually a Canadian company that ships from Toronto or Whitby! I have used these guys before and they are a very good company to deal with, shipping is reasonable and quick! A 12 foot component/audio cable is $31.51 (Can)

http://www.hificableguys.com/Itemdesc~CartId~{7D96288A-9B67-4BB0-A39C-73ADEA1CAB53EVEREST}~ic~254%2D612IV~eq~~Tp~.htm

[Nubee]

At one point XSCargo had AR component cables for $9.99. Only 6', but this is more than most people would really need. Unfortunately for me, I never got in on that deal.

That isn't only a one time deal. They still sell it at that price so feel free to drop by at one of their stores anytime :)

[Pr0metheus]

At one point XSCargo had AR component cables for $9.99. Only 6', but this is more than most people would really need. Unfortunately for me, I never got in on that deal.
Those are the ones I'm using right now :lol:

[cynan]

If you know someome with a crimper...

RJ-6 coax cables can be used as high quality component cables. You just need to crimp on the RCA/Component ends - which you can get from many electronics supply companies for about a buck a piece. Will easily handle 80 mhz and beyond.

If have a good source for RJ-6 cable (IE, work for a cable company heh heh..) And know someone with a crimper you can make your own for cheap - and as long as you want (within reason).

Also works well for digital audio (coax)

[willy]

If you know someome with a crimper...

RJ-6 coax cables can be used as high quality component cables. You just need to crimp on the RCA/Component ends - which you can get from many electronics supply companies for about a buck a piece. Will easily handle 80 mhz and beyond.

If have a good source for RJ-6 cable (IE, work for a cable company heh heh..) And know someone with a crimper you can make your own for cheap - and as long as you want (within reason).

Also works well for digital audio (coax)
Or you can use one of these with your existing cables ...

http://www.thesourcecc.com/images/Online/27/2780290l.jpg

[wwtsang]

weird how this thread is getting so much buzz..... isn't this the same?

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=230390

[Nubee]

My apology if my question is off topic. Does costco carry hdmi-dvi cable as well and how much if they do? If they don't does anybody know where to buy one cheap? Cheapest I found was at tigerdirect for $26.xx for a 3 meter.

Thanks

[Jon Lai]

ackerK']Dude, glad you only saying 99.9%. ROLF. I do have 2 DVD player and both running Component (YPbPr) Cable. Plus my XBOX, XBOX360 & PS2 all on Component Cable as well.

And forget it, as I said, if you think that's a good deal, so be it. It's your money. And from the tone of it, your reply just sounds childish and can't stand other people's comment.

Guy, so tell me how much you get your component cables for. Don't tell me you bought the XBOX360 component cable for the 360, and the PS2 component cable for the PS2, because those are just generic stuff with marked up prices.

[tuxedoarvin]

This is a good deal for higher quality cables. For the more adventurous I recommend making your own. All the quality, a fraction of the price.

If you want to learn more about cabling in general and how to make your own, check out the systm video on it!

Article -> http://revision3.com/systm/avcabling/
Video Download -> http://revision3.com/systm/avcabling/media

[wwtsang]

these philips cables seem slightly thicker than at monoprice, plus i can always return it at costco if it's not good, can't do that with monoprice

anyone used the cables at monoprice and compared it with monster/philips pricey cables? how's the quality?

3 dollars for a component cable with audio seems good to me, but a bit too good to be true

customers like it when you say stuff is gold plated, they'll pay so much more for it.... :cheesygri

[smpmush]

My apology if my question is off topic. Does costco carry hdmi-dvi cable as well and how much if they do? If they don't does anybody know where to buy one cheap? Cheapest I found was at tigerdirect for $26.xx for a 3 meter.

Thanks

http://www.mycableshop.ca/sku/HDVI-3M.htm?x=22&y=8

$22 for a 3m dvi to hdmi ( a Canadian company that ships from here ) HTH

[ciao]

These are from their highest class PX1000. It says 3 component and 2 stereo cables, but bascailly, you can user them interchangably since they're the same except for the color coordination. I didn't need the stereo cables and so I took one of them to use as subwoofer cable. Sound is perfect. I bought one of the 18ft subwoofer cable from The Bay previously for $19.99 (which was cheaper than Wal-Mart surprisingly, at $24.99), and when I saw this, I quickly returned it. The component cables, of course, I used with my new Sony TV :D

This was from the Markham Costco. Must've been 100+ packs when I bought mine. I'm pretty sure this is chainwide, though.

not really 3 and 2 in case anyone was confused....

[Jon Lai]

not really 3 and 2 in case anyone was confused....

Huh? I'm confused at YOUR statement.

[ciao]

Huh? I'm confused at YOUR statement.

"Costco: Philips 15ft 3 Component+2 Stereo Cables $36.99"

Does the package contain 2 sets of cables, 1 component and 1 stereo

or does it contain 5 sets of cables, 3 component and 2 stereo?

If it is the latter, then I'm heading out to COSTCO tomorrow, or will I be staying home?

[Mike71]

I checked them out when I was at Costco tonight. They are good quality cables and priced very competitively. NEVER buy that overpriced monster cable crap. Here's a little story, I was lining up at BestBuy to get a ticket inside the store for the Xbox 360's and some dude was trying to push a $75 optical cable for the 360's. He says you gotta have this cable because sound is 9/10ths of a video game. He wasn't neccasasarily talking to me but I yelled out "did you notice the word VIDEO in video game?" Everyone laughed and no-one bought his overpriced cables...true story! :D

[jackass_ca]

At one point XSCargo had AR component cables for $9.99. Only 6', but this is more than most people would really need. Unfortunately for me, I never got in on that deal.

Got a set of these for my second input DVD player, and they work great, especially for the price. I can't remember what brand my originals are, but they are working great too.

I also saw these component cables at Costco, in Windsor. They are a great deal, I almost got a set, but I was alittle leary about the length, I am having a problem keeping my cables in order only have 6 feet to condend with! But very high quality and heavy guage wiring for a great price!

[najibs]

I have these cables and they're great. I've been using them for a month now. Super high quality cable for a very fair price.

[Deemo]

Just to clarify....there are 5 cables.
3 for component and 1 left and 1 right audio cable for a total of five.
Basically all you need for a hook up if not using optical coax or optical audio.
All lightly attached and easily separated.
Decent quality and a good price for the bundle. :idea:

[RichieTheHammer]

Boogles my mind to think who would go all out with the video (RBG) and then settle for a simple stereo pair for the audio portion.
Of course you could use one of the stereo pair for coax audio I suppose, then strip one off for the sub woofer?
They can be separated easily?
I'll have to take a look and see for myself I suppose.

Thanks for the info anywho.

The Hammer

[[H]ackerK]

Guy, so tell me how much you get your component cables for. Don't tell me you bought the XBOX360 component cable for the 360, and the PS2 component cable for the PS2, because those are just generic stuff with marked up prices.

Dude, what's your point? My XBOX360 COMES with the HD cable. And the PS2/XBOX HD Cable only cost something like 12 bucks (OEM), works great at 480p & 1080i. Each cable excluding the plastic coating is appx 7mm dia - shielded. BTW, how much I paid for the cable is none of your business.

And look around, there are other cables that is cheaper yet no noticable difference in video quality.

I think you still feel sour cuz I am not agree with you 36.99 is a hot deal. Get over with it.

[digdoug]

Just to clarify....there are 5 cables.
3 for component and 1 left and 1 right audio cable for a total of five.
Basically all you need for a hook up if not using optical coax or optical audio.
All lightly attached and easily separated.
Decent quality and a good price for the bundle. :idea:

crap, before I read that, I thought it was a good price. So it's basically 2 cables, 1 Component & 1 audio. wish people wouldn't put it so confusing with that idiotic 3+2. who wants just 1 piece of component cable? :evil:

[coach]

Personally, I use Pro-audio cable and splice my own connectors on to them. They are about 1/10 or smaller than monster cables and carry 6 signals per cable. (or 3 different stereo signals) works for powered and passive equipment.

[akovacs]

I thought it was a good deal so I ended up buying them, great quality way better then the AR that I had previously had.

[vric]

Just great :evil: Dh just spent hundreds of dollars on Monster cables and a box at FS. Will have to go to Costco and check them out. Thanks :)

You have to work there to know how much they make money on those cable :D

I had a friend that worked in an electronic store and I got 89$ component cable for 36$ and all cable was like that. I ended with about 400$ of cable for under 90$.

Those cable are money maker for store.. It's why they try very hard to sell them.

36$ is a very good price for a 15' !! Sadly, I'm already all connected with Monsters and AR (high end)

[Meridian]

I checked them out when I was at Costco tonight. They are good quality cables and priced very competitively. NEVER buy that overpriced monster cable crap. Here's a little story, I was lining up at BestBuy to get a ticket inside the store for the Xbox 360's and some dude was trying to push a $75 optical cable for the 360's. He says you gotta have this cable because sound is 9/10ths of a video game. He wasn't neccasasarily talking to me but I yelled out "did you notice the word VIDEO in video game?" Everyone laughed and no-one bought his overpriced cables...true story! :D

Agreed. Monster cables are way over-priced and they make erroneous claims. It is all hype and advertising. Publishers know monster cables are no better than ones at a fraction of their price. However, they cannot bite the hand that feeds them. Monster cables are ordinary at best.

[Deemo]

Just for comparison, when I was at Superstore they had a 6ft (yes....6ft) "Pure AV" component cable only (RGB) that wasn't near as good quality for $39.00.

[Jon Lai]

crap, before I read that, I thought it was a good price. So it's basically 2 cables, 1 Component & 1 audio. wish people wouldn't put it so confusing with that idiotic 3+2. who wants just 1 piece of component cable? :evil:

No, its 5 cables. 3 Video, 2 Audio for stereo.

[ciao]

No, its 5 cables. 3 Video, 2 Audio for stereo.

Guess I'll need to take a closer look. Hard to see that all 5 sets of cables will fit in that small package. The package certainly doesn't say 5 sets?!

[Jon Lai]

Guess I'll need to take a closer look. Hard to see that all 5 sets of cables will fit in that small package. The package certainly doesn't say 5 sets?!

The pictures around this thread only show the package with the 3 component cables, but the one that Costco is selling includes 2 stereo cables as well as 3 component cables, making it 5 altogether. The package isn't very big still, however.

[digdoug]

No, its 5 cables. 3 Video, 2 Audio for stereo.

you're only going to continue to confuse people that way. just state things this way: 1 set of component cables (3 together), and 1 set of audio cables (Left & Right).

[willy]

The pictures around this thread only show the package with the 3 component cables, but the one that Costco is selling includes 2 stereo cables as well as 3 component cables, making it 5 altogether. The package isn't very big still, however.
I agree with digdoug. *ONE* component cable consists of 3 identical length coaxial cables. It cannot transmit component signal with only 1 or 2. So technically speaking, you can't really call them 3 cables. The idea is similar to IDE cable. I don't think you go to the store and order *40* IDE cables when you technically need only 1 IDE ribbon cable.

Same idea applies to audio cable (L/R).

[ciao]

I agree with digdoug. *ONE* component cable consists of 3 identical length coaxial cables. It cannot transmit component signal with only 1 or 2. So technically speaking, you can't really call them 3 cables. The idea is similar to IDE cable. I don't think you go to the store and order *40* IDE cables when you technically need only 1 IDE ribbon cable.

Same idea applies to audio cable (L/R).

Now I'm sure I'm right allong with the last 2 posters digdoug and willy. ONLY 2 SETS of cables, one for component and one for stereo.

[Jon Lai]

Fine, sorry if I confused everyone. But the analogy against IDE ribbon cable isn't correct, because the 40/80 little wires in the IDE cable are physically glued together, while these component cables act independantly. And you can only connect one of the 3 component cables in the "set", just that you won't be looking at the proper colors.

[coolspot]

ackerK']Er still no. Only very rich people will even look at monster cables.

Nono, not rich - dumb.

[coolspot]

AFIK, this is a great deal for real component cables, esp. compared to hideously overpriced Monster Cable stuff. But is component cabling really anything other than shielded RCA cables?


Yes, shielded high-bandwidth RCA cables. You can use the regular thin RCA cables... but image quality will suffer. Colors will blend or look dull.

[AMD'd]

Checked these cables out at Costco in London.

They carry the PXT1000, the component cables are 12 ft and the price is $35.99.

Have also been checking out the prices on monoprice.com. They certainly are cheap. Does anyone have any feedback on how they compare to other high quality cables?

[Jon Lai]

Come on guys. You have to remember, you're also dealing with what could be the best retailer in the world, with regards to customer relations. And even with you don't care much about quality of the cable and brand, at least you'll know that a few years down the road, Costco will be there to back up your cables.

[morbo]

LOL @ paying $37 for one component cable and an RCA. And LMAO @ the guy trying to tell everyone 'its 3 cables'. Are you on comission for these or something? No one calls each wire in a component cable a separate cable.

[168]

This is a good deal for higher quality cables. For the more adventurous I recommend making your own. All the quality, a fraction of the price.

If you want to learn more about cabling in general and how to make your own, check out the systm video on it!

Article -> http://revision3.com/systm/avcabling/
Video Download -> http://revision3.com/systm/avcabling/media
Good info here. The connector used is good quality. One of the HT mags had an article a while back reviewing some cables made using Canare brand wire and connectors which mentioned that George Lucas had wired the Skywalker Ranch exclusively with this stuff. Who knows, maybe George has a tin ear and doesn't know much about home theatre. :cheesygri

[Jon Lai]

LOL @ paying $37 for one component cable and an RCA. And LMAO @ the guy trying to tell everyone 'its 3 cables'. Are you on comission for these or something? No one calls each wire in a component cable a separate cable.

Whats so funny for paying $37 for these cables? It's a terribly good price! If you can find a better price, then post it here, otherwise, stop flamming!

I'm on commission? I never knew Costco had commission. :S

I didn't call each WIRE in a component cable a seperate cable. Again, technically speaking, one SET of component cables consists of 3 cables. You can buy them seperately if you wish, many stores sell them seperately.

If people are still confused, may I say, you get a package of 1 Pr, 1 Pb, 1 Y, 1 Left audio, and 1 Right audio cables. Again, the 5 cables are SEPERATE BEINGS, you don't call them "2" cables, rather, you call them 2 SETS of cables, consisting of 5 CABLES.

[Deemo]

Don't sweat it Jon...look at his post totals. :cheesygri

[madman604]

dammit, i dont even need these and I'm gonna buy some.

i see a big tv in my future and will be glad i didnt pay $100 + for good cables.

people who think good wiring doesnt make a difference are still watching 13" black and white tv's

just the 3 color cables alone are usually $60-$100.

with this set you get the shielded audio cables too.

[g man]

dang, not for sale online... anyone w/ buyers remorse?

[Jon Lai]

dammit, i dont even need these and I'm gonna buy some.

i see a big tv in my future and will be glad i didnt pay $100 + for good cables.

people who think good wiring doesnt make a difference are still watching 13" black and white tv's

just the 3 color cables alone are usually $60-$100.

with this set you get the shielded audio cables too.

Exactly my point. I hate it when people flame before doing any research.

[madman604]

dang, not for sale online... anyone w/ buyers remorse?

Vancouver Costco has a crapload. i was there a few hrs ago.

I'm going back later, if someone wants to paypal me $ i can arrange to ship one to ya.

obviously you have to pay for shipping.

[cyril2]

www.monoprice.com carries quality cables of every major type at prices that aren't jacked up due to a brand name. Aside from that, component cables are just RCA cables anyway.
Thanks Tyrant. Ordered some today. Seems like a good deal.

[g man]

thanks for the offer but being in Ont the shipping would definitely kill the deal for me at least, these cables must weigh a fair bit and Canada Post screws you on heavy/bulky stuff. I once bought a book from Vancouver on ebay and it hit $10 postage for the cheapest rate - on a $2 book! Seller was good about it but his hands were tied.


Vancouver Costco has a crapload. i was there a few hrs ago.

I'm going back later, if someone wants to paypal me $ i can arrange to ship one to ya.

obviously you have to pay for shipping.

[gmark2000]

I was at the Coquitlam Costco and couldn't find it in the store. I will check out Princess Auto in the morning. I need a set for the DVD-recorder I'm getting for my in-laws.

[168]

I was at the Coquitlam Costco and couldn't find it in the store. I will check out Princess Auto in the morning. I need a set for the DVD-recorder I'm getting for my in-laws.
Unless you're set on Princess Auto, head down Lougheed to the Burnaby Costco. They had quite a few at 7 P.M.

[Thimble]

tons at warden/ellesmere

[Jon Lai]

thanks for the offer but being in Ont the shipping would definitely kill the deal for me at least, these cables must weigh a fair bit and Canada Post screws you on heavy/bulky stuff. I once bought a book from Vancouver on ebay and it hit $10 postage for the cheapest rate - on a $2 book! Seller was good about it but his hands were tied.

What are you talking about? these are in GTA as well.

[akovacs]

Burlington has a ton of them as well.

[madman604]

vancouver only had 1/2 skid left last night when i went back. yes it waighs a fair bit. its 5 thick 12 foot cables

[belgiangenius]

Come on guys. You have to remember, you're also dealing with what could be the best retailer in the world, with regards to customer relations. And even with you don't care much about quality of the cable and brand, at least you'll know that a few years down the road, Costco will be there to back up your cables.

Are you on crack? Costco has to be the worst customer service retailer in the world.

Good luck trying to actually buy anything without waiting 20 minutes in line.

There's no express lane, because Costco claims noone buys less than 10 items at Costco, even though 50% of the people I usually see checking out have less than 10 items.

Then, there's the receipt nazis at the door to make sure you don't have a salami stuffed down your pants.

[belgiangenius]

dammit, i dont even need these and I'm gonna buy some.

i see a big tv in my future and will be glad i didnt pay $100 + for good cables.

people who think good wiring doesnt make a difference are still watching 13" black and white tv's

just the 3 color cables alone are usually $60-$100.

with this set you get the shielded audio cables too.


Sears has some 6 foot Electrohome component cables for $29.99. Use a scratch card, and you're down to $24.99. That's where I got mine.

[madman604]

Are you on crack? Costco has to be the worst customer service retailer in the world.

Good luck trying to actually buy anything without waiting 20 minutes in line.

There's no express lane, because Costco claims noone buys less than 10 items at Costco, even though 50% of the people I usually see checking out have less than 10 items.

Then, there's the receipt nazis at the door to make sure you don't have a salami stuffed down your pants.

well they don't abuse you and take anything as a return. yeah, long lineups but what did you expect, they aren't selling luxury cars where 1 person walks in per day. I love costco. i don't shop there for the speed, i shop there cuz they garuntee their stuff. and the 29$ cables at Sears are only 1/2 as long.

[Trexim]

Are you on crack? Costco has to be the worst customer service retailer in the world.

Good luck trying to actually buy anything without waiting 20 minutes in line.

There's no express lane, because Costco claims noone buys less than 10 items at Costco, even though 50% of the people I usually see checking out have less than 10 items.

Then, there's the receipt nazis at the door to make sure you don't have a salami stuffed down your pants.

It's getting tired after awhile. Yes, we know you have a beef or 2 with Costco. But you sounds like a broken record.

Back to topic.

Pretty good deal .... Thanks.

[Mepoor]

Perfect timing! Gonna stop by my Costco tonight and grab these for my new Kolin 32" LCD. Should work great!!

Thanks, and great post!

[Jon Lai]

Are you on crack? Costco has to be the worst customer service retailer in the world.

Good luck trying to actually buy anything without waiting 20 minutes in line.

There's no express lane, because Costco claims noone buys less than 10 items at Costco, even though 50% of the people I usually see checking out have less than 10 items.

Then, there's the receipt nazis at the door to make sure you don't have a salami stuffed down your pants.

If I'm on crack, you must be on heroin. Try to find someone else that agree with you with Costco's CSR. Waiting 20 mins in line? I just went today and paid in less than 3 minutes - only 1 person in front of me. You have problems.

Whats wrong with people checking your receipts? So are you saying that you should be allowed to "stuff unpaid things down your pants"? If so, you must most definately be on heroin.

[Nubee]

Sears has some 6 foot Electrohome component cables for $29.99. Use a scratch card, and you're down to $24.99. That's where I got mine.

If there is an xscargo near you, they sell advent/acoustic research for $10.

[GeneralCho]

Are you on crack? Costco has to be the worst customer service retailer in the world.

Good luck trying to actually buy anything without waiting 20 minutes in line.

There's no express lane, because Costco claims noone buys less than 10 items at Costco, even though 50% of the people I usually see checking out have less than 10 items.

Then, there's the receipt nazis at the door to make sure you don't have a salami stuffed down your pants.

I think you are wrong about Costco being the WORST customer service retailer in the world. I can give you some examples why I disagree.

1) Returned a used BBQ for full refund after a year and without receipt.
2) Returned numerous food products because I didn't like the taste or been sitting in my fridge for too long.
3) CSR asked me why I want to return it - I tell them I don't have a reason... i just don't want it and then they gladly hand over my refund without any hassle.

If you can find another place that offers that kind of customer service, please let all of us at RFD know.

Note: Retail stores like BB/FS also do not offer EXPRESS LINES. Don't get me started about BB/FS/Staple PM policies. Like what another RFDer said WHERE IS THE EASY BUTTON on PMing.

[madman604]

^^^ i think only grocery stores have express lanes. Costo is a wholesaler. who would goto a warehouse store to get 12 items or less? I do once in a while (hotdog and pop come to mind) but generally you buy a ton of crap, you gotta wait, no matter where u are.

if you don't buy a ton, you should probably save your $40 a yr and shop at Superstore.

[g man]

yes but no membership and no car = no deal. :cry:

What are you talking about? these are in GTA as well.

[cyril2]

If I'm on crack, you must be on heroin. Try to find someone else that agree with you with Costco's CSR. Waiting 20 mins in line? I just went today and paid in less than 3 minutes - only 1 person in front of me. You have problems.

Whats wrong with people checking your receipts? So are you saying that you should be allowed to "stuff unpaid things down your pants"? If so, you must most definately be on heroin.

I think he is mad because he needs to stuff a salami in his pants. :D

[Mike71]

I think he is mad because he needs to stuff a salami in his pants. :D

haha, that is the funniest thing I have heard today! :D Good one my friend.

[gmark2000]

Now I'm sure I'm right allong with the last 2 posters digdoug and willy. ONLY 2 SETS of cables, one for component and one for stereo.
I'll be at least the fourth person to find the thread title confusing and I keep reading it over and over. It's two cables - a component video cable and an audio cable. Just because there's three connections/connectors on each end of the video cable doesn't change the fact that it's ONE cable.

[GYR8]

Are you on crack? Costco has to be the worst customer service retailer in the world.

Good luck trying to actually buy anything without waiting 20 minutes in line.

There's no express lane, because Costco claims noone buys less than 10 items at Costco, even though 50% of the people I usually see checking out have less than 10 items.

Then, there's the receipt nazis at the door to make sure you don't have a salami stuffed down your pants.

Belgiangenius = Attention Rhymes-with-'Door' :lol:

GYR8

[168]

Rhymes-with-'Door' :lol:

GYR8
How many letters, Pat? Can I buy a vowel? Work it, Vanna!!

[jeremy_harq]

no it is 5 seperate cables, in order to make an component cable it takes 3 composite cables & to make an audio cable it takes 2 composite cables

[DaWongsta]

Warden and Ellesmere (Scarborough) Costco has a ton of them left when I went there today.

[MtX]

Warden and Ellesmere (Scarborough) Costco has a ton of them left when I went there today.

How come in the pic I see Red Green Blue?

Im in the market for a 16' or ~5m cable that has a Red, White (audio) and Yellow (video) connector so I can hook up my TV to my PC. Should I buy this or go for a cheaper brand?

[CoconutJoe]

How come in the pic I see Red Green Blue?

Im in the market for a 16' or ~5m cable that has a Red, White (audio) and Yellow (video) connector so I can hook up my TV to my PC. Should I buy this or go for a cheaper brand?

This cable is a "component" video cable. It separates the red, green and blue signals that make up a video picture.

The cable that you are asking about is a "composite" video cable (the yellow cable) that also has your left and right audio cables (the red and white cables). The connectors are the same...you usually get a better-made cable with a component video cable. This component cable will work...the colours on your connectors just won't match up with what you are plugging them into.

[Drew_W]

For the record - Monster isn't crap, it's just not worth full retail price, nor is it great stuff. For maybe 1/3 of the price it would be an okay product.

But man oh man did countless people walk out of BB/FS with those THX Ultra 1000 cables....$170 for a 1m component cable...pfffft.

[tetris]

This cable is a "component" video cable. It separates the red, green and blue signals that make up a video picture.

The cable that you are asking about is a "composite" video cable (the yellow cable) that also has your left and right audio cables (the red and white cables). The connectors are the same...you usually get a better-made cable with a component video cable. This component cable will work...the colours on your connectors just won't match up with what you are plugging them into.
is there any quality loss if composite cable used instead of component for component connectors?
Tetris

[Nammo]

is there any quality loss if composite cable used instead of component for component connectors?
Tetris

Yes. Depends on the resolution and how long of a cable you're running. And not to mention if you've got a crappy TV or DVD player and if the source material is good.

I tried some 6' RCA audio cables as an experiment and in 480p, a tiny bit of blur, not much. 720p or 1080i, forget it. Tons of ghosting.

[jdewit]

Then, there's the receipt nazis at the door to make sure you don't have a salami stuffed down your pants.


How embarrassing for you.

[willy]

Yes. Depends on the resolution and how long of a cable you're running. And not to mention if you've got a crappy TV or DVD player and if the source material is good.

I tried some 6' RCA audio cables as an experiment and in 480p, a tiny bit of blur, not much. 720p or 1080i, forget it. Tons of ghosting.
One 'tip' for those who have tons of composite video (yellow). If you can find 3 *identical* length *thick* (RG-59 coaxial) cables, you can make yourself a 'free' component cables.

Like the yellow in these pics ....

http://www.mediamadeeasy.net/CableKitSignal6_files/image005.jpghttp://www.escience.ca/GFX/PRODS/212-406.jpg

[madman604]

Vancouver location had a full skid yesterday

[Jon Lai]

One 'tip' for those who have tons of composite video (yellow). If you can find 3 *identical* length *thick* (RG-59 coaxial) cables, you can make yourself a 'free' component cables.

Like the yellow in these pics ....

http://www.mediamadeeasy.net/CableKitSignal6_files/image005.jpghttp://www.escience.ca/GFX/PRODS/212-406.jpg

If you have veyr good composite video cables like me, I wouldn't suggest you go cut them up and make them into component - because they're already very good video quality. I have a set of composite cable that I got back in the days, it's top notch, comparable or even better performance than the standard component cable.

[googz]

Sorry to revive an old thread but...anyone know if these cables are still available at Costco? In need of some component cables for a new TV. Thanks.

[guanghot]

For the record - Monster isn't crap, it's just not worth full retail price, nor is it great stuff. For maybe 1/3 of the price it would be an okay product.

But man oh man did countless people walk out of BB/FS with those THX Ultra 1000 cables....$170 for a 1m component cable...pfffft.

Yeah, for that price, visit your local A/V store, and get an entry level transparent component cable, much much better, and it worths the money.

Transparent Cables (http://www.transparentcable.com/products/prod_overviewAV.html)

http://www.transparentcable.com/images/dealer_img/video/popups/HPC_600x400.jpg

[madman604]

Sorry to revive an old thread but...anyone know if these cables are still available at Costco? In need of some component cables for a new TV. Thanks.

still lots in Vancouver

[googz]

still lots in Vancouver

Thanks...I'll check a GTA location then.

[alkaseltzer01]

Is XScargo still selling the AR brand component cables for $10??

[greatdeal]

Yeah, for that price, visit your local A/V store, and get an entry level transparent component cable, much much better, and it worths the money.

Transparent Cables (http://www.transparentcable.com/products/prod_overviewAV.html)

http://www.transparentcable.com/images/dealer_img/video/popups/HPC_600x400.jpg

where can you find transparent cable in Toronto, and how much would that be ?
Thanks.

[Jon Lai]

bump... now $35.99