A study showed expensive vs cheaper HDMI - Blu-ray Forum

pmac · 04-06-2009, 07:51 PM

http://www.pcworld.com/article/12177...able_game.html

Save your money and get cheaper cables.

Bluubyu · 04-06-2009, 07:59 PM

www.monoprice.com

maygit · 04-06-2009, 08:05 PM

nice. There's been many of these tests posted and yet still daily there's people who make threads asking about which to buy.

Blu Titan · 04-06-2009, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Bluubyu

www.monoprice.com

For sure. Avoid getting ripped off by all means.

JasonR · 04-06-2009, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by DJ Scotty

VIDEO: The Truth about Monster cables, Best Buy & Future Shop

HDMI.org - FAQ's

PCworld.com - The Cable Game

Cnet-reviews.com - What HDMI cable should I buy?

Bluejeanscable.com - HDMI Cable Information Center

Bluejeanscable.com - What's With These "Speed Rated" HDMI Cables?

RUSirius - Understanding HDMI cables and why cheap ones work perfectly

Audioholics.com - Long HDMI Cable Bench Tests - Monster Cable Shootout

...

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

Good article though.

Sammy · 04-06-2009, 08:23 PM

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...we had the most trouble when trying to attach Monster's $300 M1000HDMI cable to the Epson's HDMI port. Easily the thickest, stiffest, heaviest model we reviewed, the Monster cable pulled away from the projector's HDMI port, often causing the screen to go blank.

He he...

pmac · 04-06-2009, 08:44 PM

Its a nice reminder to the lurkers out there getting ready to upgrade not to waste $ on the expensive brand name cables. Put it into a bigger TV

StimpsonJCat · 04-06-2009, 08:57 PM

I've always been shocked at the cost of cables at Best Buy, CC, etc.. I get all my cable and speaker wire at monoprice and haven't had any problems. HDMI cables are the worst with huge markups. I did have some monster speakerwire that was real easy to strip...I'm the worst at stripping wire.

kevinokev · 04-07-2009, 06:53 PM

I agree with everyone on how ridiculous the cost of some of these HDMI cables is. I too at one time bought a "high-quality" HDMI cable from Monster only to be told by everyone here to return it and go with monoprice.

Best idea going.

I've gone as far as to read an article about someone doing a blind comparison of Monster cables to a cheap HDMI, only to swap out the cheap HDMI with a home-made HDMI cable using a coat hanger. (Didn't even even know that was possible). No one could tell the difference.

Great stuff.

SammyG · 04-07-2009, 06:57 PM

Buy what you like, don't be swayed by other peoples choices and opinions!

tilapiah6 · 04-07-2009, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Bluubyu

www.monoprice.com

What he said.

04-06-2009, 07:51 PM	#1
pmac Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Mar 2008 Home Theater Gallery:33 Blu-ray collection:469 Digital collection:2 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:184	A study showed expensive vs cheaper HDMI http://www.pcworld.com/article/12177...able_game.html Save your money and get cheaper cables.

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04-06-2009, 07:59 PM	#2
Bluubyu Active Member Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Scottsdale, Arizona Home Theater Gallery:3 4K collection:7 Blu-ray collection:208	www.monoprice.com

04-06-2009, 08:05 PM	#3
maygit Active Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Iowa Blu-ray collection:76	nice. There's been many of these tests posted and yet still daily there's people who make threads asking about which to buy.

04-06-2009, 08:44 PM	#7
pmac Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Mar 2008 Home Theater Gallery:33 Blu-ray collection:469 Digital collection:2 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:184	Its a nice reminder to the lurkers out there getting ready to upgrade not to waste $ on the expensive brand name cables. Put it into a bigger TV

04-06-2009, 08:57 PM	#8
StimpsonJCat Expert Member Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Texas Home Theater Gallery:5	I've always been shocked at the cost of cables at Best Buy, CC, etc.. I get all my cable and speaker wire at monoprice and haven't had any problems. HDMI cables are the worst with huge markups. I did have some monster speakerwire that was real easy to strip...I'm the worst at stripping wire.

04-07-2009, 06:53 PM	#9
kevinokev Active Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 Location:US - PA Home Theater Gallery:28 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:140 Blu-ray reviews: 2	I agree with everyone on how ridiculous the cost of some of these HDMI cables is. I too at one time bought a "high-quality" HDMI cable from Monster only to be told by everyone here to return it and go with monoprice. Best idea going. I've gone as far as to read an article about someone doing a blind comparison of Monster cables to a cheap HDMI, only to swap out the cheap HDMI with a home-made HDMI cable using a coat hanger. (Didn't even even know that was possible). No one could tell the difference. Great stuff.

04-07-2009, 06:57 PM	#10
SammyG Special Member Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Douglassville, PA Blu-ray collection:1034 Trading Score:7	Buy what you like, don't be swayed by other peoples choices and opinions!

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