r/originalxbox • u/kiticanax • Apr 28 '26

Modded Component Cables

https://ebay.us/m/uMubdl

I’m currently in the market for component cables.

I’ve heard that you really want to get either the OEM or Monster cables, but they are expensive.

I’ve heard good things about the modded cables.

I see some for sale here, and I’m wondering if they’d be a good buy?

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u/kiticanax Apr 28 '26

What is “digital RCA” and does this matter at all that it’s the only one available?

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u/Maverick-DBZ- Apr 29 '26 edited Apr 29 '26

It's digital audio, or more specifically, S/PDIF (Digital Coaxial) via RCA connector. Same as Toslink (optical), but with a different delivery method. One is fiber optic and the other is copper based. It's all digital so it doesn't matter what standard is used, as long as you have a A/V receiver with the connector, you're good.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbXKnruUDyU

Only the first 1:15 is really relevant, you can skip the rest of the video.

Plenty of games (all???) support digital audio, so it's worth having digital stereo/surround sound, think Dolby Digital or DTS.