
So here’s the biggest load of crap to hit the home entertainment market. The Whitelight Glass Fiber-optic Cable made by Nordost is supposed to deliver the best possible audio to your home theater. Your equipment better consist of McIntosh and nothing less, ’cause a pair of Whitelight cables will run you $32,825. Yes, that’s over thirty thousand dollars. I’m sure even the snobbiest audiophile would scoff at that price. Here’s a list of some stuff you could buy if you spent $25 on a set of gold-plated AV cables and saved the rest:
A brand new 2008 BMW 3-series - ~$30,000
Tons of strippers, drinks and drugs at Scores in NYC - $18,000
An autographed picture of Lindsay Lohan - $89
Rent for an entire year with utilities - ~$24,000/year
Two Smart Fortwo vehicles to race around with a full tank of gas and decent amenities - $28,500
Pretty much all the audio equipment you need and a brand new TVWant to hear the bullshit lingo Nordost is throwing around? Read on if you dare.
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