Expensive HDMI to DVI cable: worth it?
06-19-06, 08:13 AM
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Expensive HDMI to DVI cable: worth it?
I'm looking for cable to connect my DVD player with HDMI output (Toshiba SD 6980) to my projector with DVI input (Infocus 4805). I need about a 30 foot run. I've seen bettercables.com sell the stuff for $250 while monoprice.com sells 24 AWG gold plated 35 foot cable for $40. Any difference worth worrying about?
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06-19-06, 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by John Sy
I'm looking for cable to connect my DVD player with HDMI output (Toshiba SD 6980) to my projector with DVI input (Infocus 4805). I need about a 30 foot run. I've seen bettercables.com sell the stuff for $250 while monoprice.com sells 24 AWG gold plated 35 foot cable for $40. Any difference worth worrying about?
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06-19-06, 08:25 PM
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I have a 25 ft. 24 AWG DVI cable from Monoprice. It's generally good but I'm only running it at DVD resolution from an HTPC.
The other night I was noticing faint "sparklies" in the top and bottom black borders of a 2.31 movie, none in the picture. I suppose I'm going to have to do some testing.
Has anyone else noticed that?
The other night I was noticing faint "sparklies" in the top and bottom black borders of a 2.31 movie, none in the picture. I suppose I'm going to have to do some testing.
Has anyone else noticed that?
06-19-06, 10:23 PM
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i'm another satisfied monoprice customer. i purchased a hdmi/dvi cable from them for my upconverting dvd player and couldn't be happier. the only difference between the cable that you buy from them vs monster etc. is the price.
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Originally Posted by X
I have a 25 ft. 24 AWG DVI cable from Monoprice. It's generally good but I'm only running it at DVD resolution from an HTPC.
The other night I was noticing faint "sparklies" in the top and bottom black borders of a 2.31 movie, none in the picture. I suppose I'm going to have to do some testing.
Has anyone else noticed that?
The other night I was noticing faint "sparklies" in the top and bottom black borders of a 2.31 movie, none in the picture. I suppose I'm going to have to do some testing.
Has anyone else noticed that?
I would try reseating both ends of the cable first.
