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Linkin Park started with an underground following of dedicated fans across the world that supported the LP style of alternative metal music, which combines old-school hip-hop, traditional classic rock and spooling electronic vibes.
Formed in in Los Angeles, Linkin Park scored back to back No. 2 albums Hybrid Theory (2001) and Reanimation (2002), only to finally hit the top of the charts two years later with Collision Course (2004). While the band has been productive in the studio, it expanded its audience on the road. Joint tours with Family Values and the Project: Revolution Tour with Cypress Hill led the band to play 324 shows in 2001.
As their star continues to rise, these Famous Monsters use Monster Cable products every step of the way. Linkin Park DJ Joseph Hahn recently explained his love affair with Monster: "There are a lot of wire companies out there, but a lot of them are really cheap. The cables aren't made very well. Monster is the best cable for me. The other thing is, when you're touring with a big production, you always have different feedback problems, which are caused a lot of times by the cable. But since I started using Monster, there's been a lot less of that. I don't have to worry about feedback issues as much as I used to. With the monster stuff, the bass response has been a lot better. There's more clarity. There's no more of that muddy, ëbass diarrhea' going on! The more bass you have, the easier it is to get it muddied up. Monster gives me a good, strong signal that gives people that low-end thump they can really dance to. Buying great cable like monster is definitely worth the investment. In the long run you'll actually end up saving money because you won't have to replace your cables as much. I think it's more about quality than quantity."
INTERVIEW:
Monster: What got you into using monster?
LP: Well, i use turntables, computers, samplers, and all that, so i need reliable connections to everything. But a lot of times, the cables i used would just die out after awhile. I mean, there's a lot of wire companies out there, but a lot of them are really cheap. The cables aren't made very well. Monster is the best cable for me.
Monster: What kind of problems have you had with lesser quality cables in the past?
 LP: The main problem I had with other cable was consistency. For example, I'd be running a stereo mix and one channel is stronger than the other, because the cable isn't carrying all the signal through. There's a lack of clarity. Sometimes, other cables just sound like crap.
The other thing is, when you're touring with a big production, you always have different feedback problems, which are caused a lot of times by the cable. But since I started using monster there's been a lot less of that. I don't have to worry about feedback issues as much as I used to.
Monster: Low frequency is a major issue with djs, especially since you deal with vinyl a lot. How has Monster helped fatten up the low end?
LP: Yeah, with the monster stuff, the bass response has been a lot better. There's more clarity. There's no more of that muddy, "bass diarrhea" going on!
As far as djing goes, the bass is a major issue. 'Cause with vinyl, you have a much stronger bass frequency. And that's what makes vinyl unique. But, the more bass you have, the easier it is to get it muddied up. Monster gives me a good, strong signal that gives people that low end thump they can really dance to.
Monster: Does monster help you cut through the mix when you're playing live?
LP: Yeah definitely. I think Monster helps our sound guy put everything in the right place in the mix, so it's audible and has its own cushion in the mix.
Monster: Monster cable obviously makes a difference in the linkin park sound. Anything you'd like to say to those who don't think cable makes a difference?
LP: Buying great cable like monster is definitely worth the investment. In the long run you'll actually end up saving money because you won't have to replace your cables as much. I think it's more about quality than quantity.
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