IXOS 141 Flat 21 Pin Scart to Scart Lead With a new flat version of our Ingot Scart
plug the 141AV is a reverse entry Scart cable allowing the cable to drop
immediately behind a TV or piece of equipment. Ideal for tight space demands,
its Solid Cast Metal Scart with 24kt gold plated casing and pins deliver the
very best audio and video performance from the Euro Scart system.
Home Enterainment Review Ixos manufactures a vast array of cables
and interconnects. This 141AV-150 Scart cable forms part of the company's Gold
series of products which are claimed to use professional grade components and,
as such, are intended for the very best and most advanced home cinema systems. Straight from the box, it is obvious that
this cable is something special. Build quality is of the highest standard. The
connection housings are suitably weighty and solid, and contain pins that feel
virtually indestructible. Also, this is the only Scart cable in the test that
is actually flat - if you want to run your cables under the carpet, the 141AV
is for you. Its performance doesn't disappoint either.
Picture quality is nigh on perfect and there is no evidence of any degradation
of the on-screen image. Disney's Dinosaur looks astonishingly visceral with
every ridge and pore of the monsters' scaly hides laid bare, and the ageing Ben
Hur positively glows with health and not an ounce of detail is lost. Our test
disc images confirm that this cable has no problem deciphering potentially
tricky test pattern signals. Sound through the Ixos is also impressive;
stereo effects are well placed and have plenty of detail. Movie soundtracks
immerse you in convincing and exciting surround sound. The Ixos 141AV-150 is undoubtedly a
top-performing model in terms of build quality, as well as picture and sound
performance. Its slender design means it can be easily hidden away under the
carpet, which will appeal to the house proud among you. It's also a good deal
cheaper than the other top-performing models in this Mega Test. |