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HDMI Cables....

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by 713, Jun 11, 2012.

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  1. v3.0

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    Might want to check out directron.com in the harwin area if you're in htown. Cheap prices there also.
     
  2. Space Ghost

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    To clarify the mantra that seems to be following in this thread, there is indeed differences in HDMI. For anything less than 1080P, ANY HDMI will work perfectly fine.

    For 1080P, make sure you're not getting the first revs and go with a high gauge wire. The prices differences are miniscule, if no difference at all. That said, monoprice will have your cable for a couple bucks.
     
  3. got em COACH

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    King Dollar on shepherd in the heights have some Phillips brand for a dollar.
     
  4. Sajan

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    Again, what really matters is whether the cable is HDMI-1.4-compliant, and it can support the necessary features mentioned above. The higher bandwidth doesn't matter for HDTV signals. It might make a difference with 4K-video, but since HDTVs currently top out at 1080p, that point is moot.

    http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2385346,00.asp
     
  5. MrRoboto

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    For the typical home environment the posters who are saying a cheap HDMI cable will work as well as an expensive cable are generally correct.

    When you begin to exceed 15' or so this isn't as accurate. It also depends on the gain of the devices that are being connected.

    I have had success using Extron HDMI cable for reasonable distances as well as recovery units on the destination side of the run when exceeding reasonable distances.

    Unfortunately the HDMI specification is a drag for the professional world. Limited distance, non-locking connectors. Looking forward to see what AVB brings to the table for those reasons.
     
  6. the futants

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    Just thought I'd throw in my recommendation for monoprice.com as well. I've been buying from them for years. Their wall-mounts are top-notch and affordable as well.
     

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