cheap hdmi cables help please

[KingRadicalPhil]

I just wanted to no that if it is really true that cheap hdmi cables were good but ive read reviews elsewere that say they fall apart and dont transfer the singnal that good
Trying to save money

[Dark Steel]

Go to Monoprice.com. Highly recommended! my understanding is nearly all hdmi cable brands are nearly the same when dealing with cable runs of around 12 feet or less.

[Colglizity]

Originally Posted by KingRadicalPhil

I just wanted to no that if it is really true that cheap hdmi cables were good but ive read reviews elsewere that say they fall apart and dont transfer the singnal that good
Trying to save money

Try pchcables.com also. That's where I bought mine... I got the axis 1.3 premium cables (3ft. and 6ft.).

[airkitty]

I'm using eforcity.com cables and have had no problems. The prices are real low and the quality seems real good. Good luck shopping.
Mark

[alain turgeon]

Here's something that you might find interesting
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[SkullPhyre]

Originally Posted by Colglizity

Try pchcables.com also. That's where I bought mine... I got the axis 1.3 premium cables (3ft. and 6ft.).

Thats where i buy mine from. His store is two doors down from my store

[Kratos]

guys, you make it sound as if i'm bashing the no name cables! i certainly wasn't trying to tell this guy to go out and buy monsters. but i have had bad expeirences with cheap cables in the past, and was tired of replacing them every 6 months. for me, the extra cost is worth not having the aggrivation. solely my opinion.

[Original-6ix]

im really glad that you guys are around to point out that there really isnt a difference between monster and monoprice hdmi cables saved me alot of cash, i bought 3 6ft 1.3a hdmi cables from monoprice for $27 so with that saving i took the fast shipping which cost $30 and in 2 days i had them installed in the wall and been enjoying them ever since, if i went to where i was going to buy the monster cables it would have cost me $350+, so thanks to all of you for pointing us that didnt know in the right saving direction

[DIY_HD]

I don't know how many factories actually produce HDMI cables, but I read that virtually all of them come from China. Some say the only difference among them is the packaging and the price. I can't say. But I bought 3 of them from MyCableMart.com for $6.29 each and have no problems. They also look very well made. They didn't look much different from the $120 cable they tried to sell me when I bought my TV.

I figure that if it fails, I'm only out 6 bucks! Heck, if you want assurance, buy 15 of them and if one goes, toss it and plug in another one; the cost is the same! As the others have said, with digital signaling, it either works or it doesn't. You could put 6 pounds of copper between your BDP and your TV and the picture wouldn't be any better. (Quality is more important with analog cables. Analog is more vulnerable to signal loss and interference.) In my opinion, there is no significant difference in the quality of HDMI cables. Spend the extra money on a battery backup or something.

[My_Two_Cents]

Originally Posted by DIY_HD

In my opinion, there is no significant difference in the quality of HDMI cables. Spend the extra money on a battery backup or something.

No, no, no, no, no. You forget where you are. Spend the extra money on more BD's!

[My_Two_Cents]

Originally Posted by KingRadicalPhil

I just wanted to no that if it is really true that cheap hdmi cables were good but ive read reviews elsewere that say they fall apart and dont transfer the singnal that good
Trying to save money

Let me guess...These reviews were sponsered by Monster or Best Buy or CC?

Seriously, since the signal is digtal (on/off, 0/1, whatever), the cable either works or it doesn't. Monoprice is THE best source for ALL of you cable needs (HDMI, speaker, subwoofer, etc.). You will get the same response from 99+% of the folks on this and other HT sites.

[Driver_King]

MONOPRICE Enough said.

[PNF]

Originally Posted by Driver_King

MONOPRICE Enough said.

I have cables from both Monster ($99 gold plated etc etc), and Monoprice (bought about 4 6 ft for $16 shipped!!)

I can tell you that I dont notice any difference... maybe someone does notice, but I dont, on my 52"

[Kratos]

ALL my cables are Monster. I realize that i won't notice any difference between my $99.00 Monster HDMI's and a no name brand cable. I bought them more for the lifetime warranty and the peace of mind.

[PNF]

Originally Posted by Kratos

ALL my cables are Monster. I realize that i won't notice any difference between my $99.00 Monster HDMI's and a no name brand cable. I bought them more for the lifetime warranty and the peace of mind.

Did you do any calculation?

The cost of a Monster $99 cable (not even talking about those $199/299 ones)

you can buy 10 of the same cables with 1 Monster. Unless you rip/cut intentionally/accidentally on your cable, its not going to die on you for what? (ever? or lets say 5-10 years).

Now, that is 50 years of investment you put in at least and in 50 years, I dont think we'd be running 1.3a HDMI cables, I definitely hope not.


Lifetime warranty/peace of mind is pure marketing gimmick. I have been in business to do that..... hah.

anyway, Monoprice is the way to go, not to advertise for them, but they do offer excellent cheap alternatives that would do the same job. Many people here on $10,000+ audio equipment buy cables from them.

[PNF]

Originally Posted by Kratos

ALL my cables are Monster. I realize that i won't notice any difference between my $99.00 Monster HDMI's and a no name brand cable. I bought them more for the lifetime warranty and the peace of mind.

BTW, did you know that the fibre optics/cables are likely being made in the same place (country)?? Just different name. I know a Taiwan company does supply Monster their products and the company itself also supply mass distributors such as Monoprice.

Monoprice vs Monster Professional Test

[mdabb]

Originally Posted by Kratos

ALL my cables are Monster. I realize that i won't notice any difference between my $99.00 Monster HDMI's and a no name brand cable. I bought them more for the lifetime warranty and the peace of mind.

just in case anyone wants to know MONOPRICE cables have a lifetime warranty too.

[dialog_gvf]

Originally Posted by Driver_King

MONOPRICE Enough said.

Indeed.