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Old Jan 6, 2007 | 04:46 PM
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My home theatre supports optical. And now my new computer does too.
Is optical really worth the extra money for the cords? Does it matter if I get a long cable or not? I want to go with like a 15-20 foot, if its actually going to get me better sound.
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Old Jan 6, 2007 | 05:02 PM
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Well, weather or not you'll notice it I don't know. An optical cable is immune to interference as it is light. Length isn't an issue, although sharp bends are.
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Old Jan 6, 2007 | 05:22 PM
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optical cable is really expensive i want to say like 50-60 bucks a foot could be off though
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Old Jan 6, 2007 | 05:23 PM
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Way off. AR makes a very economical optical cable.
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Old Jan 6, 2007 | 05:27 PM
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is opitical used for communications like internet different then what you would use for sound?
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Old Jan 6, 2007 | 05:29 PM
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http://www.firefold.com/ProductInfo....tid=TOSLINK-12

Waaay off bro.
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Old Jan 6, 2007 | 05:36 PM
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Originally Posted by MarshyTheKid
Just ordered that. 7.47 after shipping. I say thats a good price for a 12 foot long cable. WalMart wanted a 6 foot cable for 15
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Old Jan 6, 2007 | 05:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Tyler88
is opitical used for communications like internet different then what you would use for sound?
Different optical, I can see where you got mixed up.
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Old Jan 6, 2007 | 09:38 PM
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what about coaxial?
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Old Jan 6, 2007 | 09:48 PM
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Originally Posted by totalimmortal
Different optical, I can see where you got mixed up.
yeah i guess they're different cause the optical for data is spendy.
http://www.shop.com/op/~BELKIN_(Mfr_...67?sourceid=57
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