Decent Scart lead?

moneysaver

I have been reading about oxygen free scart leads on the the web & I was wondering if anybody has any experience with these type of leads. The prices vary from £20 up to £60, is there a big enough difference in picture quality to justify buying these leads or just keep on using the leads supplied with equipment. I am reluctant to spend this sort of money if there is no great gain in quality. Also there are various makes, so any help on this matter would greatly appreciated.

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Moneysaver

scorour

I have used many different scarts and depending on what you want, I would look at Thor, they get good reviews for quality and pricing....

Here is an example....not searched if it is the best price on web, just the 1st link I found for Thor @ £18, may find cheaper...maybe search kelkoo.co.uk

http://www.tvcables.co.uk/cgi-bin/tvcables/THORSCART15.html

Unless you are wanting aboslute perfection I would doubt you would notice the difference between this one and one for £60, like I said, I have tried many expensive ones, and for me it reaches a point where I can tell no difference.

BenL

Have you got a top of the range tv??

Any increase in quality of the cable could be written off by a cheap connector in the back of your TV.

Ben

moneysaver

BenL wrote:

Have you got a top of the range tv??

Any increase in quality of the cable could be written off by a cheap connector in the back of your TV.

Ben

I have a Loewe Aventos 32" TV & also using a Panasonic EH50 DVD recorder.


Moneysaver

moneysaver

Anyone got any more info on this thread? as I am still undecided about the scart.


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Moneysaver

tr3mor

Some hifi shops let you audition cables before buying. Then you can see what you think of the difference and if it's worth it.

Have a ring around shops near you, and see if they do this.

brummybloke

more on this subject here

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=107823

QuidProQuo

I used to have a S-video connection from my DVD to TV and the picture was excellent, when I changed DVD player I needed a new Scart to Scart connection so bought a top spec Silver Ixos cable for £40 and I couldn't see any difference in picture even when I put my eye right up to the screen.

I would say if you have 36 inch or less then you won't notice any difference in picture quality.

At the bargain price of £17.98 I would recommend the Philex Thor, Play.com also do the flat cable version for £19.99.

If you live near a Richer Sounds branch then you can print off the internet price and they will match it.