Which hdmi cable to get? - Blu-ray Forum

banjo! · 12-22-2008, 02:56 PM

We recently purchased a Samsung 52 in. 120 hz lcd.

What hdmi cable would you buy?

Mr. HiDef · 12-22-2008, 02:57 PM

a cheap one from monoprice.com

brett_day · 12-22-2008, 03:00 PM

yep! anything from Monoprice.com and you will be just fine!

BluLobsta · 12-22-2008, 03:00 PM

Decent ones on Amazon for like 2 bucks each...

jhoffs_cb7 · 12-22-2008, 03:01 PM

phillips from wal-mart $26

brett_day · 12-22-2008, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jhoffs_cb7

phillips from wal-mart $26

thats like $22 too much! $4 from monoprice. Why pay an extra $22 for the phillip's name? and wal mart....

jhoffs_cb7 · 12-22-2008, 03:04 PM

yea i didnt pay for shipping

PSB_Paradigm_HSU · 12-22-2008, 03:13 PM

blue jeans cable

Cheap AND High Quality!!

http://www.bluejeanscable.com/store/...bles/index.htm

Pick your length from the first chart

Mr. J · 12-22-2008, 03:17 PM

I just got 2 of these!

Monoprice is the way to go!!!

My_Two_Cents · 12-22-2008, 03:31 PM

Monoprice for your permanent needs. If you need one to hook things up now, buy a cheap one from Wal-Mart and then return it once your Monoprice cables come. You DON'T want to use the Phillps cables from WM because 1) they are still overpriced, and 2) folks around here have reported numerous buld quality problems with these cables (bent pins, shielding cracking, plugs coming undone from cable, etc.). If you get a picture and sound, your cable is working. If not, it's not.

Oh, and STAY AWAY from Monster!

Galley · 12-22-2008, 03:59 PM

I ordered a couple of these from Amazon for $10.99.

They will match my Sony system.

Uniquely · 12-22-2008, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ricshoe

Monoprice for your permanent needs. If you need one to hook things up now, buy a cheap one from Wal-Mart and then return it once your Monoprice cables come. You DON'T want to use the Phillps cables from WM because 1) they are still overpriced, and 2) folks around here have reported numerous buld quality problems with these cables (bent pins, shielding cracking, plugs coming undone from cable, etc.). If you get a picture and sound, your cable is working. If not, it's not.

Oh, and STAY AWAY from Monster!

It's kind of wrong and dishonest to buy something with from a store when you know you plan to return it as soon as you are done using it. In the end shipping those returned items back to the manufacturer for repackaging only makes pricing higher for honest consumers.

Lucy Diamond · 12-22-2008, 04:08 PM

Yep...okay...just had to check.

They took care of it.

Monoprice.

Hand soldered. The joints are terminated in a protective barrel.

Completely sick cables....4bucks.

BIGMERF · 12-22-2008, 04:13 PM

dammit and i thought i got a deal with these. i will be going to monoprice from now on.. lol

OkoPeeKee · 12-22-2008, 04:17 PM

Monoprice is good quality for an excellent price. There is no need to leave your home and pay for overpriced cables. Order your Monoprice cables today!!!

BIGMERF · 12-22-2008, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OkoPeeKee

Monoprice is good quality for an excellent price. There is no need to leave your home and pay for overpriced cables. Order your Monoprice cables today!!!

CUT! ok , try it again but with a little more enthusiasm.

Ready? Monoprice cables... take 2 . lol

OkoPeeKee · 12-22-2008, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BIGMERF

dammit and i thought i got a deal with these.

NOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!! Don't do it, it's not worth it!!!!!

banjo! · 12-22-2008, 08:40 PM

I looked at monoprice and i still cant figure out which one to get, because i need ultra high speed and 120 hz, so which one?

haste · 12-22-2008, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by banjo!

I looked at monoprice and i still cant figure out which one to get, because i need ultra high speed and 120 hz, so which one?

hdmi 1.3 is all you need.

read this:

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=33168

My_Two_Cents · 12-22-2008, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by banjo!

I looked at monoprice and i still cant figure out which one to get, because i need ultra high speed and 120 hz, so which one?

1) 120Hz is the refresh rate of your set. It has NOTHING to do with anything that a cable has an effect on.

2) ANY category 2 cable will suit your needs. Who told you you need "Ultra High Speed"?

3) Understand that HDMI versions apply to the devices, NOT the cables, though manufacturers like to promote v1.3a on their cables for some reason.

12-22-2008, 02:56 PM	#1
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12-22-2008, 02:57 PM	#2
Mr. HiDef Expert Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Fox Lake IL Blu-ray collection:89	a cheap one from monoprice.com

12-22-2008, 03:00 PM	#3
brett_day Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Moore, Oklahoma Home Theater Gallery:18 Blu-ray collection:45 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	yep! anything from Monoprice.com and you will be just fine!

12-22-2008, 03:00 PM	#4
BluLobsta Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Rhode Island Home Theater Gallery:86 4K collection:81 Blu-ray collection:420 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:2	Decent ones on Amazon for like 2 bucks each...

12-22-2008, 03:01 PM	#5
jhoffs_cb7 Active Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Dub, Ia	phillips from wal-mart $26

12-22-2008, 03:04 PM	#7
jhoffs_cb7 Active Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Dub, Ia	yea i didnt pay for shipping

12-22-2008, 03:13 PM	#8
PSB_Paradigm_HSU Active Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:VA Home Theater Gallery:9 Blu-ray collection:23	blue jeans cable Cheap AND High Quality!! http://www.bluejeanscable.com/store/...bles/index.htm Pick your length from the first chart

12-22-2008, 03:17 PM	#9
Mr. J Gaming Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Arkham Asylum Home Theater Gallery:6 4K collection:393 Blu-ray collection:768 DVD collection:7 iTunes collection:628 Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:181	I just got 2 of these! Monoprice is the way to go!!!

12-22-2008, 03:31 PM	#10
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	Monoprice for your permanent needs. If you need one to hook things up now, buy a cheap one from Wal-Mart and then return it once your Monoprice cables come. You DON'T want to use the Phillps cables from WM because 1) they are still overpriced, and 2) folks around here have reported numerous buld quality problems with these cables (bent pins, shielding cracking, plugs coming undone from cable, etc.). If you get a picture and sound, your cable is working. If not, it's not. Oh, and STAY AWAY from Monster!

12-22-2008, 03:59 PM	#11
Galley Power Member Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Greenville, SC 4K collection:117 Blu-ray collection:634 DVD collection:41 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:7	I ordered a couple of these from Amazon for $10.99. They will match my Sony system.

12-22-2008, 04:08 PM	#13
Lucy Diamond Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 Location:The Tomb of Annihilation 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:3	Yep...okay...just had to check. They took care of it. Monoprice. Hand soldered. The joints are terminated in a protective barrel. Completely sick cables....4bucks.

12-22-2008, 04:13 PM	#14
BIGMERF Active Member Member since:Dec 2008 Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:31	dammit and i thought i got a deal with these. i will be going to monoprice from now on.. lol

12-22-2008, 04:17 PM	#15
OkoPeeKee Active Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Maryland Blu-ray collection:11 Blu-ray reviews: 8	Monoprice is good quality for an excellent price. There is no need to leave your home and pay for overpriced cables. Order your Monoprice cables today!!!

12-22-2008, 08:40 PM	#18
banjo! Power Member Member since:Mar 2008 4K collection:367 Blu-ray collection:1033 Trading Score:159	I looked at monoprice and i still cant figure out which one to get, because i need ultra high speed and 120 hz, so which one?

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