Difference btw the expensive and cheap HDMI cables? - Blu-ray Forum

H0opman31 · 11-10-2009, 07:29 PM

Okay i bought a cheap hdmi cable for like 15 bucks.

But then at bestbuy, i see hdmi cables for 90 bucks. whats the difference?

which one would i need to be able to watch blu ray movies in the best quality?

Help please.

crg375 · 11-10-2009, 07:45 PM

the $90 one is going to make your wallet lighter, other then that there is no difference

s-ray · 11-10-2009, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by H0opman31

Okay i bought a cheap hdmi cable for like 15 bucks.

But then at bestbuy, i see hdmi cables for 90 bucks. whats the difference?

75 bucks

My_Two_Cents · 11-10-2009, 07:52 PM

There are countless threads around here explaining why cable cost does not equal cable/signal quality. There's even a sticky in the Home Theater GD forum.

If you are getting a picture without signal loss, sparklies, pixellation or dropouts, then your cable is doing what it was designed to do. Spending 10X as much will not give you a better picture.

SilverFox2 · 11-12-2009, 02:51 PM

The HDMI leads are not usually a problem. The main risk area is the HDMI socket which is an expensive repair if damaged.
Use the lightest lead or one with a right angled connector because the heavier (usually more expensive) leads give a larger radius out of your TV which is very vulnerable.

ZIPPO · 11-12-2009, 02:54 PM

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11-10-2009, 07:29 PM	#1
H0opman31 Member Member since:Nov 2008 Blu-ray collection:25	Difference btw the expensive and cheap HDMI cables? Okay i bought a cheap hdmi cable for like 15 bucks. But then at bestbuy, i see hdmi cables for 90 bucks. whats the difference? which one would i need to be able to watch blu ray movies in the best quality? Help please.

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11-10-2009, 07:45 PM	#2
crg375 Junior Member Member since:Mar 2008	the $90 one is going to make your wallet lighter, other then that there is no difference

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My_Two_Cents Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Wherever I may roam.... Home Theater Gallery:40 4K collection:35 Blu-ray collection:507 DVD collection:19 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:4	There are countless threads around here explaining why cable cost does not equal cable/signal quality. There's even a sticky in the Home Theater GD forum. If you are getting a picture without signal loss, sparklies, pixellation or dropouts, then your cable is doing what it was designed to do. Spending 10X as much will not give you a better picture.

11-12-2009, 02:51 PM	#5
SilverFox2 Junior Member Member since:Jul 2008	The HDMI leads are not usually a problem. The main risk area is the HDMI socket which is an expensive repair if damaged. Use the lightest lead or one with a right angled connector because the heavier (usually more expensive) leads give a larger radius out of your TV which is very vulnerable.

11-12-2009, 02:54 PM	#6
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