PCD Basics Fiber Optic Audio Cable - 6ft (1.8M)
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Customer Review: Better than expected
Summary: 5 Stars
After reading the highly mixed reviews, I was wary of ordering this cable. Eforcity shipped within reasonable time and the cable arrived in perfect condition. The connectors fit snugly in my Sony DVD player and Yamaha receiver and do not fall out. The protective caps are attached to the cable as shown, preventing them from getting lost. Many reviews could not believe how thin the cable was, but I found it to be very durable and plenty thick. I honestly could not believe the quality for this price. If the mixed reviews scare you, I would be sure to order from Eforcity. The sound quality is excellent without cutouts or problems of any kind.Customer Review: Great for the money.
Summary: 5 Stars
It's super thin and not very solid. Honestly though, for $2, I'm not complaining at all. If you want a more quality cable that's still pretty cheap, get the Amazon Basics one for $7 or $8. If you just want as cheap as possible, this works.
To be fair, since it's digital, you either get sound or you don't... there's not much of a quality difference in the actual sound like there is for analog cables. It's really just being more worried about a thin cable kinking... which I'm not concerned about for two reasons: 1) I'm not messing with the cables often and 2) it's only $2 so I'll just get another if something happens to it.
Customer Review: Does what it needs to do FOR CHEAP
Summary: 5 Stars
I never understood the issue with $30-100 cables, such as these optical ones or HDMI and such.
This cable does its job, I hooked up my Playstation 3 to my 5.1 sound system and it sounds incredible with Dolby Digital. For a cable that cost me $4.00 total, it's absolutely worth it. There is nothing wrong with the sound quality at all and there is no need to buy a more expensive cable.
However, the cable is very thin. But for the price, its practically disposable anyway so it doesnt matter. And despite its thinness, I've travelled with it many times, hooking it up, and it hasn't torn or anything.
Customer Review: Junk, absolute junk
Summary: 1 Stars
First of all, the cable pictured isn't even the cable you receive. I liked how the plastic protector was linked to the cable. Well, the one I got did not have that. The cable itself is the most fragile looking piece of fiber optic, but I guess that's to be expected from such a cheap piece of junk.
Now, I bought this cable to link my xbox 360 to my receiver. But the end of the connector has a lip that prevents it from even locking into the socket. So it's basically worthless without a little modification. Anyway, this cable sucks so bad. I don't even think it's worth the cheap price I payed.
Customer Review: Perfect Toslink
Summary: 5 Stars
This was a heavier duty cable than expected. A satisfyingly thick cable with solid connectors. It looks and sounds perfect and is much better made than several other toslink cables I use for other receivers and my PS2.
Sounded perfect and was shipped well.
You'd be crazy to buy a more expensive cable.
This cable is useful for digital audio signals, such as that which is output by a PS2 or PS3. Many receivers accept optical but do not accept HDMI input. This is a great way to get surround sound on a cheaper or simply older surround setup, and the quality is terrific.