Monster Cables vs. Planet Waves

[PocketGroove82]

Which do you prefer of the two?
Now, I have been able to turn in some 6 year old monster cables for brand new ones without the receipt (which is awesome), but it seems like the newer monster cables have some connectivity issues with a couple of my basses, which is not ideal.

I've never had a problem with the planet waves ones, but I've also never had to utilize their return policy.

Both sound fine to me, but I'm interested in other peoples experience with the two brands.

...feel free to mention other cable manufactures that you love, but the poll is between these two widely available brands!

Thanks,

Matt

 

[meev992]

but it seems like the newer monster cables have some connectivity issues with a couple of my basses, which is not ideal.

From what I hear, they don't interact quite well with input jacks, and it's becoming more of a problem as of late.

 

[bongomania]

Please search on "monster" in the amps and effects forums, and you will see a great deal of discussion of why they are bogus overpriced crap, as well as suggestions for actually worthy cable choices. Short version: Go with Canare or Mogami (IMO).

 

[Eric Perry]

^^^^ Totally agree. I'd also add to get the Canare or Magami cable custom made to your specs from Butch at Bayou Cables!

 

[doktorfeelgood]

I've used 12' & 20' angled/straight Monster Cable instrument cables for 10 years and their speaker cables for about the same. And in that time I've only had to replace the 12 footer once and that was because I had repeatedly dropped one end of it on the stage and it screwed up the jack. I got that one replaced noquestions asked and the new one has been with me for about 4 years. I have never had any problems with that cable with any of my basses. The sound has always been great with every Monster cable I've ever owned.
Lately I've been trading off to a 10' Planet Waves angled/straight cable and I gotta tell ya I can't hear any difference in sound. And I'm really starting to like it more because the outer jacket is a lot more flexible than the Monster cable cord. I have 2 of these cables and plan on using them for the near future and using the Monster cables as spares. )-(

 

[DocBop]

I quit using monster cables after having to replace two input jacks on my basses. Their tight fit is because they have an slightly oversized jack on their cables. This bend the input jack and can cause crackling connections. Some brands of gear will say not to use Monster Cable for this reason. There are lots of good cables out their that don't damage your gear.

 

[fendsboy417]

Planet Waves is the only brand for accesories if you ask me.

 

[Ampeg SVT]

I use Planet Waves muteable cables, they are great. I might try out Canare as i have heard they are wonderful!

 

[FunkyJazzMan]

Planet waves cables ruined 2 of my input jacks on my Warwicks. I have switched to george l's and have noticed a huge difference in tone in a good way.

 

[stedtale]

I will now get mine from TBer exaltbass...awesome cords.

 

[iriegnome]

I did not vote. I did not like the Planet Waves cable ends. They have that sure lock thing or what ever it is called on it and I always had a hard time getting it connected completely. Monster Cables are just STUPID expensive and really for no good reason. There are even some manufacturers that state in the operation manuals to NOT USE Monster Cables. I don't know why. I had a Monster Cable, but I just did not notice any sort of difference at all.
I currently us all George Ls cables. I love them. $35 for a 20 foot cable and they are really easy to use and good to go.

 

[Surly]

I own Monster cables because they're just simply decent or even good cables. As for sound difference or quality, that is all bogus.

 

[Nakedfish]

I've been using a Monster Bass cable as my main instrument cable for the last 9 years. I've never had a problem with it in any way. All of my basses work fine with it. It sounds great too. I've tried other cables (admittedly less expensive ones) and they are not a patch on it.

 

[baba]

I have switched to george l's and have noticed a huge difference in tone in a good way.

Don't say that too loud around here.

 

[JohnDavisNYC]

redco, canare, or mogami... mogami is a bit overpriced...

george l's for pedalboards.

monster cable is shite.

planet waves is meh... don't have much experience with their stuff.

john

 

[stretchcat]

^^^^ Totally agree. I'd also add to get the Canare or Magami cable custom made to your specs from Butch at Bayou Cables!

+1
I have some of his cables made with Canare cable and Neutrik ends. They sound great and they aren't that expensive compared to the low end stuff you can get at Guitar Center. The only downside is that it takes a few weeks to get them, but completely worth the wait IME.

 

[Turock]

Very satisfied with my Bayou Cables. The Monster I own has been problems.

 

[EricF]

+ 2 for Bayou Cables. Butch uses great components, has very reasonable prices, will build cutoms, and offers excellent service.

 

[Dave Grossman]

I doubt that there is anybody here (or anywhere) that can tell the difference between a rig wired up with Monster cables versus Planet Waves cables by listening. Much of the supposed advantages to Monster cables is marketing hype bolstered by tests that require high precision signal measurement devices that might actually show some superiority to their cables ... in frequency ranges orders of magnatudes above what is audible.

Considering Monster Cable's lawsuit policy, I will not be buying any more cables from them.

- Dave

 

[DWBass]

Out of those 2 brands (I use neither) I chose Planet Waves. Monster will never get another dime from me. Overpriced junk, IMO. I use ProCo and Whirlwind exclusively. I do have some Fender cables that seem pretty good so far.