Spdif Cable

Our website offers the advice you need to help find the best Spdif audio cables, optical and digital.

SPDIF is a digital audio format that was developed by Sony and stands for Sony/Philips Digital Interconnect Format. You will also see SPDIF referred as S/PDIF, S/P-DIF, and IEC 958 type II. Just like toslink cables spdif cables are used to stream or carry audio signals to the speakers from audio outputs such as computers, DVD players, CD players, stereos, home theater systems, and receivers. It is primarily use in CD players with Digital Audio Tapes because the data rate is 44.1 khz and 48khz. SPDIF was also design to carry 20-bit audio data streams and even 24-bits. Although not all stereo equipment can’t a 24-bit audio stream, and primarily are 16-bit, the S/PDIF cords are able to support it. The connectors are RCA male connectors and are compatible with all RCA outputs.

The common use for SPDIF cables is used to carry compress digital audio which is the reason why it is primarily used in CD players for CD stereo audio. But, at the same time it makes it an ideal cord to use for Dolby digital surround sound and home theater receivers. The beauty of this capability is that you are able to connect your personal computer to a stereo receiver and obtain the Dolby Digital quality audio stream. On newer computer most of the DVD and CD-Rom drive now support a SPDIF output on your sound card. When using the SPDIF output instead of the standard analog you avoid interference in your audio and you get a clean, high quality audio stream from your PC.

The highest quality SPDIF cable is by far the SPDIF fiber optics cable which provides a very clean audio stream. There is very little loss of quality, if any at all and it practically free of noise interference. .

Some of our favorite SPDIF cable manufacturers

Hosa cables are designed with the professional in mind. The quality of their cables makes them perfect for the audio professional, musician, home theater installer, or just the average electronic enthusiast. The metal fittings and tough housing of the cable make it a very durable and long lasting cable. Hosa SPDIF cables are widely popular because of their high-quality but also because of their affordability. If you can find a higher quality SPDIF cable at a lower price than a Hosa Cable you should buy it because it is a rare deal to find.

We Reccomend:
$8.06 - HOSA DOUBLE-SHIELD COAX, GOLD-PLATED RCAs, 2m (6.6 ft.) S/PDIF 75-W COAX

Monster cable is also a very dependable SPDIF cable supplier. They produce great cables that will not loss the quality of your audio stream. They are a little more expensive that Hosa but again you are getting a high quality, durable and dependable SPDIF cable with Monster. The housing on their cable is double braided with is why the loss of quality and outside noise interference is almost eliminated with Monster cables.

We Reccomend:
$22.99 - Monster IDL1002M Datalink 100 Digital Coaxial Cable (2 meters)

Mediabridge is very popular because of their affordable prices, They are used to power subwoofers, CD Players, stereo equipment, DVD players, and almost any audio equipment.Their cable is Dual Shielded and even has right angle RCa connectors. If you're looking for a inexpensive cable that will get the job done you should try a Mediabridge SPDIF cable.

We Reccomend:
$12.99 - Mediabridge Ultra Series - Dual Shielded Coaxial Digital Audio Video Cable - RCA Right Angle to RCA Straight Connector - 25ft

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