Acoustic Research HT181 Optical Digital Cable (6')

by Acoustic Research

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00000J1G3
• Item model number: HT181
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 1, 1999

Product Description

Length: 6 FT Optical Digital Cable

Amazon.com Review

The HT181 Toslink optical cable from Acoustic Research employs high-grade parts and sensible design principles to make it not only a tough, durable product, but also a strong link in your audio signal chain. Chief design features include gold-plated lens collars and lenses fashioned for optimal light convergence and signal transfer.

This cable is an excellent conveyor of digital data between components such as minidisc players, CD players, surround receivers, laserdisc players, and DVD-Video players--just make sure your respective components have the requisite Toslink optical outputs and inputs. The HT181's 6-foot length fosters easy placement between hard-to-reach components, while its heavy-duty build ensures good signal transmission with little sonic degradation.

In comparing this cable with a cheaper and thinner optical cable, we heard substantially better sound when using the HT181: high frequencies were smoother and more present, while bass tones sounded fuller and the music overall seemed more dynamic. Digital audio, being digital, ought to sound the same regardless of how it's transmitted, but the truth is that cable quality matters. Thankfully, Acoustic Research realizes this.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Quality, Cheaper than "Monster", September 20, 1999

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Robert S. Truesdell (Costa Mesa, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Acoustic Research HT191 Component Video 3-Piece with RCA Male Ends (6 Feet) (Electronics)

I ordered this set of cables to connect my DVD to my TV. I am impressed with the quality. These are just a small notch down from the famous "Monster Cables" and more than adequate for any discriminating installation. Features include gold plated connectors, double shielding, good strain-relief, good labeling, and over-all high-quality appearance.

I would like to see amazon.com carry the entire AR/Recoton line of audio and video accessories.

27 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars No other optical cable has this incredible construction., October 6, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Acoustic Research HT181 Optical Digital Cable (6') (Electronics)

The manufacturer has made a really solid Toslink cable with the most increible metal fitting. The lens construction also help improve the signal transmissions to make my system's sound great!

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great value!, October 2, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Acoustic Research HT181 Optical Digital Cable (6') (Electronics)

I bought this product from amazon after looking around at circuit city, best buy online etc. All of them carry only the monster cable product... They have no other option which is really annoying. I use a Sony receiver and have a Panasonic DVD player & this product works perfectly well with both of them. The product fits perfectly and the cable is long enough if you are using an entertainment center. Now, I am not a sound engineer but I've seen the Monster product used at stores and this product works as well as the Monster product. I would highly recommend buying this and not forking out the extra money for monster.

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