Monster Cable 400dfo Optical digital audio cable Zoom Front Video loading and will display in just a moment. Photos Videos Item# 119DFO4002 offer details Item# 119DFO4002 Review Summary 6 people say In Stock Free Crutchfield lifetime tech support Free Shipping Your price $74.95 Available options: 1 meter/3.3 ft.-$39.95 2 meters/6.6 ft.-$49.95 4 meters/13.2 ft.-$59.95 20 ft.-$74.95 Add to cart + Add to wishlist | Email me alerts for this product See related offers and ways to save Special Financing Available Buy this item and earn up to 75 Rewards points By buying this product you'll earn up to 75 Rewards points. When you sign up for a Crutchfield account, you’ll be enrolled in Crutchfield Rewards. You’ll earn one point for every dollar you spend on gear from us. You can turn your points into Rewards Cards that you can use toward future purchases. You can sign up for an account now, or after you complete your purchase (you’ll get credit for the points either way). Overview Details Customer Reviews Category Info Our take on the Monster Cable 400dfo by Kristen Schaub Optical connections are the most common type of digital audio hookup on today's gear. Monster Cable® 400dfo optical cables ensure that you'll hear every bit of performance from your CD/DVD player or cable/satellite receiver. Each 400dfo cable has a specially tuned optical fiber and precision polished fiber terminations to minimize internal reflections and signal dispersion. This provides more accurate signal transfer for sound that's more detailed and dynamic. Monster's InsuLight™ jacket helps minimize time distortion caused by digital "jitter" — a common problem with poorly constructed optical cables. Since an optical cable carries signals as pulses of light rather than as a stream of electrons, it is virtually impervious to magnetic or electrical interference. Our 60-day money-back guaranteeHighlights:length: 20 ft.precision-polished fiber terminationsInsuLight™ inner jacketspecially tuned optical fiber for low dispersionheavy-duty molded Toslink connectorsheavy-duty strain relief prevents fiber and connector damagelifetime warranty Hands-on research from the Crutchfield Labs (what are the Labs?) What’s in the box? | In-depth notes Product Research Product Research What's in the box? Download owner's manual 20' (6.09m) Digital fiber optical cable (toslink connector on each end) "Information to consumers in application of EU WEEE Directive 96/2002" note Our Product Research Team At Crutchfield, you'll get detailed, accurate information that's hard to find elsewhere. That's because we have our own in-house Product Research team — they open the box, verify contents, check the owner's manual, and record dimensions, features and specs. We stay on top of new products and technologies to help people make informed choices. Features Overview: The Monster 400DFO Digital Optical Cable features specially tuned fiber and precision polished fiber terminations to minimize internal reflections and signal dispersion for more accurate signal transfer and smooth, natural sound. An advanced InsuLight jacket further minimizes digital jitter and time distortion. And because the bitstream is transferred optically, there are no annoying buzzes and hums, just great digital sound. InsuLight Jacket: InsuLight inner jacket reduces digital jitter and time distortion for more accurate audio reproduction. Specially Tuned Optical Fiber: Specially tuned optical fiber for low dispersion and higher fidelity. Polished Fiber Terminations: Precision-polished fiber terminations minimize internal reflections for improved digital signal transfer. Heavy Duty Molded Connectors: For long-lasting durability and performance. Heavy-Duty Strain Relief: Heavy-duty strain relief prevents fiber and connector damage during cable installation or removal. Rubber Grip Connector: O ring rubber grip allows easy connector handling. Duraflex Protective Jacket: Flexible for easy routing and installation. Resistant to abrasions and temperature extremes. Product Reviews Review Summary Average Customer Review: 6 people say: 5 Star: (5) 4 Star: (0) 3 Star: (0) 2 Star: (0) 1 Star: (1) Review this product Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences about this product. Please be sure to focus your comments on the product itself. Read our Review Guidelines for more information. Review title * Email * Please include your email* Please enter a valid email address. Your email won't be visible. Please use the email address that is associated with your order. 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Crutchfield Customer Review The reviewer purchased this item from us, verified by the email address on the order. Good cable at a hard to find length (4 meters). I bought this cable for my Gaming system, so the length was perfect for it. And of course you get quality construction that comes with all Monster cables. I would like to have seen the HexMesh-Protective Jacket around the cable like most of my Monster cables have but a good cable none the less. 4 out of 5 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Monster Cable 400dfo Written By richard, new york on Tuesday, September 07, 2010 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Crutchfield Customer Review The reviewer purchased this item from us, verified by the email address on the order. great product ,great sound 2 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 It works! Written By JV, Lancaster, PA on Tuesday, April 07, 2009 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Crutchfield Customer Review The reviewer purchased this item from us, verified by the email address on the order. My older receiver lacks DVI inputs so I opted for the optical input. Everything works just fine. I like the construction of Monster Cables and usually use them over cheaper products. 14 out of 19 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Never a complaint with Monster!! Written By GabeS, Raton, NM on Thursday, August 04, 2011 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Crutchfield Customer Review The reviewer purchased this item from us, verified by the email address on the order. I have been using Monster Cable products now for 15+ years and I have yet to find any of their analog or digital cables that have failed. Even under any sort of application (home or vehicle audio) or abuse. GREAT PRODUCT!! 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Monster Cable 400dfo Written By DougJ, Jacksonville, N.C. on Saturday, February 12, 2011 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Crutchfield Customer Review The reviewer purchased this item from us, verified by the email address on the order. Excellent quality. 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 1 out of 5 Wrong cables! Written By , Lincolnton NC on Monday, January 31, 2011 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Crutchfield Customer Review The reviewer purchased this item from us, verified by the email address on the order. Sold as compatible with Nuforce headphone AMP. Will not fit Was this review helpful? Yes | No 1-6 of 6 items Learn more about Optical Digital Cables Learn more about Optical Digital Cables Choosing Audio and Video Cables Choosing Audio and Video Cables Kristen Schaub 1/6/2011 based on 326 ratings (22 comments) In this article, we'll give you the information you need to choose the right type of audio or video connection, and tips on finding a good, high-quality cable. Home A/V Connections Glossary Home A/V Connections Glossary Crutchfield Writing Team 5/7/2010 based on 260 ratings (16 comments) There are many types of connections you may encounter when setting up your new A/V system. Find out what it all means. Home A/V Connections Photo Gallery Home A/V Connections Photo Gallery Crutchfield Writing Team 5/7/2010 based on 82 ratings (7 comments) In Crutchfield's Home A/V Connections Photo Gallery, you'll find pictures of the plugs, ports, and jacks commonly used for hooking up home audio/video gear — HDTVs, Blu-ray players,... Tips and Techniques for Home A/V Cable Management Tips and Techniques for Home A/V Cable Management Amanda P. 10/8/2008 based on 168 ratings (7 comments) In this article, you'll find tips and tricks to tackle common home A/V wire management problems. Visit our Learning Center to learn more about Optical Digital Cables For a more in-depth review and enhanced detailed information on the Monster Cable 400dfo, please visit the Crutchfield website product page (/ISEO-rccbcspd/p_119DFO4002/Monster-Cable-400dfo-20-ft.html ).
Our take on the Monster Cable 400dfo by Kristen Schaub Optical connections are the most common type of digital audio hookup on today's gear. Monster Cable® 400dfo optical cables ensure that you'll hear every bit of performance from your CD/DVD player or cable/satellite receiver. Each 400dfo cable has a specially tuned optical fiber and precision polished fiber terminations to minimize internal reflections and signal dispersion. This provides more accurate signal transfer for sound that's more detailed and dynamic. Monster's InsuLight™ jacket helps minimize time distortion caused by digital "jitter" — a common problem with poorly constructed optical cables. Since an optical cable carries signals as pulses of light rather than as a stream of electrons, it is virtually impervious to magnetic or electrical interference. Our 60-day money-back guaranteeHighlights:length: 20 ft.precision-polished fiber terminationsInsuLight™ inner jacketspecially tuned optical fiber for low dispersionheavy-duty molded Toslink connectorsheavy-duty strain relief prevents fiber and connector damagelifetime warranty
Hands-on research from the Crutchfield Labs (what are the Labs?) What’s in the box? | In-depth notes Product Research Product Research What's in the box? Download owner's manual 20' (6.09m) Digital fiber optical cable (toslink connector on each end) "Information to consumers in application of EU WEEE Directive 96/2002" note Our Product Research Team At Crutchfield, you'll get detailed, accurate information that's hard to find elsewhere. That's because we have our own in-house Product Research team — they open the box, verify contents, check the owner's manual, and record dimensions, features and specs. We stay on top of new products and technologies to help people make informed choices. Features Overview: The Monster 400DFO Digital Optical Cable features specially tuned fiber and precision polished fiber terminations to minimize internal reflections and signal dispersion for more accurate signal transfer and smooth, natural sound. An advanced InsuLight jacket further minimizes digital jitter and time distortion. And because the bitstream is transferred optically, there are no annoying buzzes and hums, just great digital sound. InsuLight Jacket: InsuLight inner jacket reduces digital jitter and time distortion for more accurate audio reproduction. Specially Tuned Optical Fiber: Specially tuned optical fiber for low dispersion and higher fidelity. Polished Fiber Terminations: Precision-polished fiber terminations minimize internal reflections for improved digital signal transfer. Heavy Duty Molded Connectors: For long-lasting durability and performance. Heavy-Duty Strain Relief: Heavy-duty strain relief prevents fiber and connector damage during cable installation or removal. Rubber Grip Connector: O ring rubber grip allows easy connector handling. Duraflex Protective Jacket: Flexible for easy routing and installation. Resistant to abrasions and temperature extremes.
5 out of 5 Good Cable, Good Length Written By Mike C, APO Vaihingen, Germany on Friday, October 08, 2010 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Crutchfield Customer Review The reviewer purchased this item from us, verified by the email address on the order. Good cable at a hard to find length (4 meters). I bought this cable for my Gaming system, so the length was perfect for it. And of course you get quality construction that comes with all Monster cables. I would like to have seen the HexMesh-Protective Jacket around the cable like most of my Monster cables have but a good cable none the less. 4 out of 5 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 Monster Cable 400dfo Written By richard, new york on Tuesday, September 07, 2010 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Crutchfield Customer Review The reviewer purchased this item from us, verified by the email address on the order. great product ,great sound 2 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 It works! Written By JV, Lancaster, PA on Tuesday, April 07, 2009 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Crutchfield Customer Review The reviewer purchased this item from us, verified by the email address on the order. My older receiver lacks DVI inputs so I opted for the optical input. Everything works just fine. I like the construction of Monster Cables and usually use them over cheaper products. 14 out of 19 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 Never a complaint with Monster!! Written By GabeS, Raton, NM on Thursday, August 04, 2011 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Crutchfield Customer Review The reviewer purchased this item from us, verified by the email address on the order. I have been using Monster Cable products now for 15+ years and I have yet to find any of their analog or digital cables that have failed. Even under any sort of application (home or vehicle audio) or abuse. GREAT PRODUCT!! 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 Monster Cable 400dfo Written By DougJ, Jacksonville, N.C. on Saturday, February 12, 2011 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Crutchfield Customer Review The reviewer purchased this item from us, verified by the email address on the order. Excellent quality. 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
1 out of 5 Wrong cables! Written By , Lincolnton NC on Monday, January 31, 2011 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Crutchfield Customer Review The reviewer purchased this item from us, verified by the email address on the order. Sold as compatible with Nuforce headphone AMP. Will not fit Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Learn more about Optical Digital Cables Learn more about Optical Digital Cables Choosing Audio and Video Cables Choosing Audio and Video Cables Kristen Schaub 1/6/2011 based on 326 ratings (22 comments) In this article, we'll give you the information you need to choose the right type of audio or video connection, and tips on finding a good, high-quality cable. Home A/V Connections Glossary Home A/V Connections Glossary Crutchfield Writing Team 5/7/2010 based on 260 ratings (16 comments) There are many types of connections you may encounter when setting up your new A/V system. Find out what it all means. Home A/V Connections Photo Gallery Home A/V Connections Photo Gallery Crutchfield Writing Team 5/7/2010 based on 82 ratings (7 comments) In Crutchfield's Home A/V Connections Photo Gallery, you'll find pictures of the plugs, ports, and jacks commonly used for hooking up home audio/video gear — HDTVs, Blu-ray players,... Tips and Techniques for Home A/V Cable Management Tips and Techniques for Home A/V Cable Management Amanda P. 10/8/2008 based on 168 ratings (7 comments) In this article, you'll find tips and tricks to tackle common home A/V wire management problems. Visit our Learning Center to learn more about Optical Digital Cables
Choosing Audio and Video Cables Choosing Audio and Video Cables Kristen Schaub 1/6/2011 based on 326 ratings (22 comments) In this article, we'll give you the information you need to choose the right type of audio or video connection, and tips on finding a good, high-quality cable.
Home A/V Connections Glossary Home A/V Connections Glossary Crutchfield Writing Team 5/7/2010 based on 260 ratings (16 comments) There are many types of connections you may encounter when setting up your new A/V system. Find out what it all means.
Home A/V Connections Photo Gallery Home A/V Connections Photo Gallery Crutchfield Writing Team 5/7/2010 based on 82 ratings (7 comments) In Crutchfield's Home A/V Connections Photo Gallery, you'll find pictures of the plugs, ports, and jacks commonly used for hooking up home audio/video gear — HDTVs, Blu-ray players,...
Tips and Techniques for Home A/V Cable Management Tips and Techniques for Home A/V Cable Management Amanda P. 10/8/2008 based on 168 ratings (7 comments) In this article, you'll find tips and tricks to tackle common home A/V wire management problems.
