Monster Cable 126130 iCable for iPod

by Monster

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 84 x 1 x 1 inches ; 7 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000068IH5
• Item model number: 126130
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (58 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

What classier cable to use when hooking your iPod up with your home stereo than Monster Cable's custom iCable interconnect? Your iPod is capable of delivering audiophile-quality sound, and the iCable uses Monster Cable's latest technologies to deliver a connection that maximizes the transmission quality of your digital music while being rugged enough for portable use. Just plug the minijack connector into your iPod's headphone jack and connect the RCA jacks into any pair of left/right analog inputs and you're ready to rock. It even comes with a handy, road-ready carrying pouch.

The iCable's straight-cut turbine RCA and split-tip pins provide excellent contact pressure at the component end, while its 24k gold contacts ensure high signal integrity at both ends. Further, the interconnect's twisted-pair XLN technology offers superior noise rejection--important when connecting your iPod in an environment that's high in radio-frequency or electromagnetic interference. A gracious, seven-foot length accommodates tricky stereo hookups.

What's in the Box
iCable for iPod stereo analog interconnect, carry pouch, and an insert with product details

iPod Compatibility
iPod nano 1G, iPod nano 2G, iPod mini, iPod 3G, iPod 4G (Clickwheel), iPod Color, iPod 5G/5.5G Video, iPod Shuffle 1G, iPod Shuffle 2G

Product Description

MODEL- MC126130 VENDOR- MONSTER CABLE PRODUCTS FEATURES- Monster iCable for iPod- 7 ft. iPod on Your Stereo. The easiest way to listen to music. iPod is the best was to take your music to go. Connect to your stereo it's also the easiest way to listen to all your music at home. No more searching for misplaced CD's or scratching them from frequent use. Instead take advantage of iTunes music library you download to your iPod and have quick access to all your favorite songs and playlists. Not only will you hear your iPod through fuller sound of your stereo speakers it will be the easiest way you have ever listened to music. Monster iCable for iPod. Advanced Monster technology audio interconnect maximizes the sound quality of your digital music. iPod is capable of delivering audiophile quality sound. iCable incorporates Monster Cable's latest audio cable technologies for digital MP3 music in a compact design to match the portability of you iPod. Going to a party? Pack your iCable in the free cable pouch so you can plug your iPod into any stereo and you'll have a party in your pocket.* 24k gold-plated contacts for greater signal integrity. * Straight-cut Turbine RCA and split-tip pin for superior contact pressure. * Twisted pair XLN technology for superior noise rejection.

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

257 of 262 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ATTENTION: YOU CAN GET THE SAME CABLE FOR HALF THE PRICE, November 14, 2004

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R. P. (Phoenix, AZ) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Monster Cable 126130 iCable for iPod (Electronics)

Amazon.com also sells this exact same cable for less than half the price of the iCable. Some marketing genius at Monster Cables took their THX-certified RCA-to-mini 8 foot cable, gave it white connectors, called it an iCable to appeal to iPod users, and then doubled the cable's price.

Do an Amazon search for THXIMINI8 and get that cable instead. It's the same high quality as this one, but doesn't have the stylish iPod white connectors though.

I have two, one connected to my home stereo receiver, and one wired into my car's audio system. I am absolutely thrilled with the high quality audio the cable provides, especially for such a low price. I tried the El Cheapo cable from Radio Shack, and there is a noticeable difference on my (admittedly high end) home and car audio systems.

437 of 504 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Common sense, June 2, 2004

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Dude (nyc) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Monster Cable 126130 iCable for iPod (Electronics)

Ok guys, personal disclosure: I'm an audio engineer and a classical musician. My life revolves around fussing over the most minute details of music, whether listening to it or making it.

Now, these cables are STUPID. When I was a kid, I remember buying these from the sales-people at Hi-Fi Buys. They probably are giving you the same line, "You spend how much money on your system, and then you're going to have a weak link with $5 Radio Shack cables?" It's BS! Here's the line profesional musicians and engineers fall back on, "If it sounds good, it is good."

Technical note: if you really wanted high quality cables, you'd have to use 3-pin balanced cables operating at +4dbu. And buy some Tannoy near-field, reference monitors. All consumer audio equipment is 2-pin (red wire, black wire), unbalanced and operates at -10. You can look this information up anywhere.

So you can buy gold cables (hell, why not platinum, or - cables made of out DIAMOND!), dip them in expensive chocolate, and do a rain dance and it's going to sound just the same as the $5 radio shack ones.

If you claim to be a music lover, then indulge your money in good music!

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Update: in fairness, I should say that monster makes decent quality cables. Good materials, sturdy construction. What really irks me is seeing them ridiculously overpriced, and seeing people buy them unwittingly. Radio Shack makes generally cheap crap, everybody knows, but for simple items like RCA cables, they *usually* get the job done.

That being said, for the best quality (2-pin, remember) cables, I usually buy HOSA or a similar brand from music instrument stores. Search this in Amazon:
HOSA STEREO 3.5mm (M) - TWO RCA, 10 ft.

This company makes very high quality cables at a reasonable price. If you don't want to wait for the mail, you can get them at Guitar center, sam ash, etc etc. Hosa is a pro company that makes consumer equipment. I used them when I was throwing raves in my warehouse with linked stereo systems. Monster is a company built around the consumer market. Go look at their websites.

Hosa = Toyota corolla
Monster = Toyota corolla, w/ a bad tint job and loud muffler, (stock engine) and 5X the cost.

So get out there, buy your hosa's and paint them white..

45 of 48 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Same Cable by Same Company for Half Price, April 13, 2004

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Ryan (Richmond, VA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Monster Cable 126130 iCable for iPod (Electronics)

This cable is a complete ripoff thats just trying to take advantage of ipod buyers. Monster offers a top of the line cable in conjunction with THX that has all of the features of this model (shielding, balancing, gold connectors, etc.) for a RETAIL price of 14.99. Amazon offers it for 12.99. The model number is THXIMINI8. Don't waste your money.