HDMI cable?
01-18-09, 10:50 PM
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HDMI cable?
Im new at this stuff and dont know much but i need an HDMI cable for my bluray player but some are expensive and some are cheap
are they the same?
What should i get?
are they the same?
What should i get?
01-18-09, 11:07 PM
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Re: HDMI cable?
monoprice.com
Get an HDMI 1.3 certified cable. If it is 15' or longer, go for the 24AWG. If shorter, get anything that is 1.3 certified, pick your price.
Get an HDMI 1.3 certified cable. If it is 15' or longer, go for the 24AWG. If shorter, get anything that is 1.3 certified, pick your price.
01-19-09, 10:13 AM
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Skys the limit when purchasing cables. The difference is profound to sensitive equipement that measure indetectible differences. Indetectible to yours, mine and everybodies eyes and ears.
The only people that "claim" to be able to tell the difference are those that bought into the hype and have much lighter wallets and PO'd spouses.
The only people that "claim" to be able to tell the difference are those that bought into the hype and have much lighter wallets and PO'd spouses.
01-19-09, 02:49 PM
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If I didn't get Belkin cables for cheap/free I'd recommend monoprice too.
I have noticed that some cheaper HDMI cables tend to have a loose fit and slip out of the socket easier. Rather have something with a tight fit.
I have noticed that some cheaper HDMI cables tend to have a loose fit and slip out of the socket easier. Rather have something with a tight fit.
01-21-09, 10:27 AM
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Just buy a 2 or 3 pack for under $12 and free shipping!
http://www2.meritline.com/3-pcs-of-6...--p-26865.aspx
http://www2.meritline.com/3-pcs-of-6...--p-26865.aspx
01-21-09, 12:32 PM
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I'm going to take this one step further and say that the difference is undetectable even with sensitive equipment. Which is why the marketers fall back on subjective reviews by people with "golden" ears and eyes and tout expensive materials that have no proven benefit.
01-21-09, 04:49 PM
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01-21-09, 07:28 PM
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I'm going to take this one step further and say that the difference is undetectable even with sensitive equipment. Which is why the marketers fall back on subjective reviews by people with "golden" ears and eyes and tout expensive materials that have no proven benefit.
01-23-09, 07:00 AM
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Just buy a 2 or 3 pack for under $12 and free shipping!
http://www2.meritline.com/3-pcs-of-6...--p-26865.aspx
http://www2.meritline.com/3-pcs-of-6...--p-26865.aspx
WOW! I'd never even heard of this site. Are these just as good and anything from Monoprice, assembly quality-wise?
And I just received a few from Monoprice. What's 1.3b compared to just 1.3?
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01-23-09, 12:39 PM
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Re: HDMI cable?
Thanks for this post. I was in the market for another cable, too, and just refuse to spend the $50-80 that Best Buy likes to charge for theirs.
I ordered one from monoprice last night. 1.3 certified, 2m cable for $12.85 shipped sounds pretty good to me.
I ordered one from monoprice last night. 1.3 certified, 2m cable for $12.85 shipped sounds pretty good to me.
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Re: HDMI cable?
http://www2.meritline.com/3-pcs-of-6...--p-26865.aspx
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6 Feet HDMI v1.3 Male to Male Digital A/V Cable, 30 AWG Cable, Gold Plated Connectors, Support 720P and 1080P True HD Resolution for HDTV, PlayStation 3 and XBOX 360
3 for $8.99 free standard shipping.
3 for $8.99 free standard shipping.
02-03-09, 02:04 PM
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i agree ...
to OP go on Google.com and search "difference in HDMI cables" and research shows that there isn't any ... lol from the cheapest (my 10fter was 5 bucks) to the most expensive ... the dreaded monster cable....
to OP go on Google.com and search "difference in HDMI cables" and research shows that there isn't any ... lol from the cheapest (my 10fter was 5 bucks) to the most expensive ... the dreaded monster cable....
02-06-09, 03:09 AM
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I also bought a few cheaper ones(less then $5) from Amazon.One works ok,the other HDMI cable has a bad connection,picture would cut out once in awhile until I replace it with a the mono I bought.
02-06-09, 07:59 AM
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If you are going in wall or attic, Monoprice has some CL2 rated cables. I got one for the run to my pj.
I "swear" I was having some shielding problems with the component cable I was using. Since this pj had HDMI, I got a CL2 (the cable goes in the attic right next to our furnace) rated cable form monoprice and all my problems went away.
I "swear" I was having some shielding problems with the component cable I was using. Since this pj had HDMI, I got a CL2 (the cable goes in the attic right next to our furnace) rated cable form monoprice and all my problems went away.
02-06-09, 09:48 AM
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Re: HDMI cable?
That is not true. There are distinct differences between many types of cables. And with HDMI, it happens to be very measurable and sometimes clearly visible onscreen.
02-06-09, 11:53 AM
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I did what you suggested and found this nice, balance article saying there is a difference. And btw...Monster is not the most expensive cable available.
And regardless of the article...I never, EVER go against Spiky....LOL
http://www.hometheaterblog.com/homet...-a-difference/
02-11-09, 06:19 PM
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Re: HDMI cable?
so what's the difference beteen:
28AWG HDMI 1.3a Male to Male Cables
and
28AWG HDMI 1.3a Category 2 Certified Male to Male Cables?
Both are at Monoprice; I was hoping to get shorter cables, but those are all not in the Category 2 section. Do I want Category 2? (will be hooking up new HDTV to Blu-Ray, DVD Player and probably receiver)
28AWG HDMI 1.3a Male to Male Cables
and
28AWG HDMI 1.3a Category 2 Certified Male to Male Cables?
Both are at Monoprice; I was hoping to get shorter cables, but those are all not in the Category 2 section. Do I want Category 2? (will be hooking up new HDTV to Blu-Ray, DVD Player and probably receiver)