Cables don't have a sound and cannot influence what is fed through them, regardless of what certain audiophools think. These do what a well made cable is meant to do. However, when the moon is full...

Frequency response and stereo imaging.

None aware of.

Until now I didn''t think interconnect cable was important. I replaced all my cheap cables with 350i. I discovered stereo separation again! I can now enjoy the RIAA curve at flat EQ settings. The bass has a rich sound. The highs cut through nicely.

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Quality of construction

Price, directional arrow stickers that don''''t stay attached

This is an adequate interconnect. It''''s well made and appears to be of good quality. However, at a retail price of $40 (1 meter), I expected a really substantial difference in sound quality between this Monster cable and the throwaway interconnect that came with my Denon DVM 3700. The Monster cable delivered a slightly heightened volume, with a somewhat improved midrange clarity, but the difference between the two cables was truly underwhelming. I''''m sure the Monster interconnect has superior shielding and materials, but over a short run, the incremental improvement was negligible -- not nearly enough bang for the buck.

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NXG, free cables included with equipment

These interconnects are the budget interconnects of the Monster Line, and was actually recommended to me in a hifi dealer which chose them over Kimbers, AQ's, and Taralabs (the shop mainly uses Cardas). The M350i's seemed quite neutral when I first used them, and I compared them to Tara Labs Quantum 66's, Kimber PBJ's, and some Tributaries. Please look under those products for a comparison with the Monsters.
One final note: I feel like these cables, although sufficient for entry-levels, are not as good as some other cables for the same price. I'd highly recommend auditioning other cables before putting down $$ for this one unless there are no other i/c's available.

Too dark sounding

if you have a bright sounding CD player these might just do the trick, but don't try to hook 'em up with something more smooth.
I once plugged these into my turntable and they ruined the whole musical experience!!! Way too dark sounding and lacking in musicality.
Audition these before buying, they might not suit your taste. And besides, there are better cables out there at a cheaper price.

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