Man vs. Monster

[lyle_from_minneapolis]

I got a chuckle out of this article, and as it involved both a curmudgeon and a matter of design, I thought this would be a suitable place to share it:

http://www.audioholics.com/news/industr ... rikes-back

[squid]

Man, I enjoyed that. But my tastes are peculiar ...

[jingle_jangle]

A letter from a lawyer that was actually fun to wade through! This, apparently, is still in process. Should be interesting to follow...

[johnallg]

Much fun and I wish him a winning hand. DId you follow the link to Noel Lee's response in general as to Monster being a corporate bully?

[jps]

Very interesting, indeed!

[sharkboy]

I like Monster's products, as I do Randal Smith's, but Monster is kind of the Mesa Boogie of cable for the use of patents. I will avoid unkind elaboration.

[ozover50]

What a great read..... cop that, Monster!!

[lyle_from_minneapolis]

I never thought much about Monster, other than knowing they made a decent product for a high price...and that they are ubiquitous at Guitar Centers, Bets Buys, you name it...

But something like this is all it takes for me to turn my back on a brand. My next cable just might be a Tartan.

[doctorwho]

Great read! Monster has a lot to lose if even one of their patents is ruled to be invalid. Prior art is a b***h!

[dean712]

Thanks, guys! I was just about to go online and find a place to order a couple of replacement cables (had one bite the dust and need an extra short cable). I saw Monster cables for sale and thought I'd do a 'search' on this Forum to see what others' experience has been.... After reading this, I now know to avoid Monster.

[lyle_from_minneapolis]

Their cables are fine. But...

There are lots of excellent cables out there now. There have been a few threads about favorite or best cables as well. Currently I'm pretty happy with Mogami. Others have voted for Planet Waves. I just might try that Tartan...

http://www.rickresource.com/phpBB3/view ... 3&t=287367

Above is a link from a previous discussion about guitar cables.