I am sure by now we all know it is really electrical resistance vs. marketing. However, I laughed when I read this study. http://consumerist.com/2008/03/do-coat-hangers-sound-as-good-monster-cables.html -Craig * To join/leave the list, search archives, change list settings, * * etc., please visit http://raven.utc.edu/archives/hp3000-l.html *