Which 25' HDMI cable to get - Blu-ray Forum

BLindsay · 08-07-2009, 01:02 PM

http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2

that ok?

or should i get something like

http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2

i need a 25' Cable, its not being run in a wall though if that matters

Fors* · 08-07-2009, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BLindsay

http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2

that ok?

or should i get something like

http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2

i need a 25' Cable, its not being run in a wall though if that matters

Personally, for longer runs, I would want the better rated cable, and that appears to be the second one because it is 22 AWG.

CollinViegas · 08-07-2009, 02:03 PM

I am running a 50 foot 22 AWG HDMI from Monoprice and it works like a charm, so my rec goes to the second one.

xneox · 08-07-2009, 06:26 PM

Go for the fatty.

Beware though - they aren't very flexible, so don't plan on any sharp bends, and plan for it @ the back of each device.

syncguy · 08-15-2009, 07:02 AM

Yes, fatter the cable it is better. That means a lower AWG number. Go for the 22AWG for a 25' run. If it is 10' a thinner cable is okay but for longer runs it is wiser to go for a thicker cable.

RiseDarthVader · 08-15-2009, 02:19 PM

Monster Cable they send data faster and are made of higher quality.

hoogoosedmoose41 · 08-16-2009, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by RiseDarthVader

Monster Cable they send data faster and are made of higher quality.

AND ARE INSANELY OVERPRICED! If your a manager and number cruncher at best buy im sure your loving your 90 percent markup on cables.
ill take monoprice or blue jeans cables thank you.

ditch-digger · 08-16-2009, 01:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RiseDarthVader

Monster Cable they send data faster and are made of higher quality.

Big Daddy · 08-16-2009, 03:06 AM

The only problem with those thick HDMI cables is that they are inflexible. Be careful not to damage your HDMI output on the receiver or the input on the TV/projector. It happened to me as I was trying to adjust my projector. The thick Monoprice HDMI cable snapped out of the HDMI input of the projector and damaged the pins. I had to send the projector back to Epson for a replacement.

obiwopkenobi62 · 08-16-2009, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RiseDarthVader

Monster Cable they send data faster and are made of higher quality.

Sorry, no they don't, and no they aren't.

martinstraka8282 · 08-16-2009, 09:06 PM

I've got a 35' HDMI cable to have my Satellite run to my Computer Monitor, simultaneously with my TV which is hooked up via Component, works like a charm. Go for the thicker cable, but as others have said, beware, they are not very flexible.

Just don't bend over for Monster Cables, they will violate your wallet, and leave you feeling like an ass knowing you could have the EXACT same quality from Monoprice.

xneox · 08-16-2009, 10:33 PM

There are a few misnomers being tossed around in here.

Just to be clear, Monster Cable actually does produce much higher quality HDMI cables than anything you can get from Monoprice. That's never been the argument.

The argument has always been, and will be for a very long time, that you don't need their higher quality cables to transfer a digital signal.

I'm not bringing that argument in here. If anyone would like to jump in the ring on that one, there's a sticky called 'HDMI Cables'. Head on in. I just wanted to clear up the misinformation that a few people are regurgitating in this thread.

brett_day · 08-16-2009, 10:55 PM

i have the first 25' hdmi cable you have a link to and it has worked flawlessly...usual high quality product you get from monoprice

RiseDarthVader · 08-17-2009, 09:28 AM

Trust me the Monster HDMI cables make the 1s and 0s better because it has like gold wires and stuff. And remember $$=quality.

syncguy · 08-17-2009, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RiseDarthVader

Trust me the Monster HDMI cables make the 1s and 0s better because it has like gold wires and stuff. And remember $$=quality.

They could have some marginal improvements in some rare cases but for all practical purposes I expect non-monster would be as good as monster if the thickness of the wire is same and the construction quality is similar.

BLURAYSONYES · 08-17-2009, 07:01 PM

Go ahead and get your HDMI 25ft from monoprice and be prepare to damage the pins connectors of your HDMI inputs of your TV or device. Ive been there before. It may be cheaper to pay less for this HDMI from monoprice but not cheaper to replace the unit youre connecting it to. Stick with better brand cables. Doesnt necessary needs to be Monster Cable everyone here talking about. There are others that tend to be more flexible. Your choice. I dont want to see you post a message saying "I broke my HDMI pins what should I do!??" in the next couple of weeks.

SlmShdy1 · 08-18-2009, 06:41 AM

Or, if you don't want to worry about bending a thick cable, go with the thinner one and use a HDMI repeater.

RiseDarthVader · 08-18-2009, 08:48 AM

Just to let you guys know I was joking about Monster I have been here long enough to know how overpriced they are.

Hammie · 08-18-2009, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by SlmShdy1

Or, if you don't want to worry about bending a thick cable, go with the thinner one and use a HDMI repeater.

Or get a right angle adapter. I have this on my TV so my cable is not putting pressure between the TV and wall.

Fors* · 08-18-2009, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by louhamilton

Or get a right angle adapter. I have this on my TV so my cable is not putting pressure between the TV and wall.

Lou, do they have these at monoprice?

08-07-2009, 01:02 PM	#1
BLindsay Power Member Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:MA Home Theater Gallery:59 4K collection:9 Blu-ray collection:25 Trading Score:12	Which 25' HDMI cable to get http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2 that ok? or should i get something like http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2 i need a 25' Cable, its not being run in a wall though if that matters

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08-07-2009, 02:03 PM	#3
CollinViegas Active Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jan 2009 Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray reviews:1	I am running a 50 foot 22 AWG HDMI from Monoprice and it works like a charm, so my rec goes to the second one.

08-07-2009, 06:26 PM	#4
xneox Expert Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Hartford, CT	Go for the fatty. Beware though - they aren't very flexible, so don't plan on any sharp bends, and plan for it @ the back of each device.

08-15-2009, 07:02 AM	#5
syncguy Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2008	Yes, fatter the cable it is better. That means a lower AWG number. Go for the 22AWG for a 25' run. If it is 10' a thinner cable is okay but for longer runs it is wiser to go for a thicker cable.

08-15-2009, 02:19 PM	#6
RiseDarthVader Power Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Australia Blu-ray collection:136	Monster Cable they send data faster and are made of higher quality.

08-16-2009, 03:06 AM	#9
Big Daddy Blu-ray Champion Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Southern California Home Theater Gallery:79 Blu-ray collection:122 Trading Score:1	The only problem with those thick HDMI cables is that they are inflexible. Be careful not to damage your HDMI output on the receiver or the input on the TV/projector. It happened to me as I was trying to adjust my projector. The thick Monoprice HDMI cable snapped out of the HDMI input of the projector and damaged the pins. I had to send the projector back to Epson for a replacement.

08-16-2009, 09:06 PM	#11
martinstraka8282 Expert Member Member since:Jul 2007 4K collection:401 Blu-ray collection:1466 DVD collection:1 Trading Score:1	I've got a 35' HDMI cable to have my Satellite run to my Computer Monitor, simultaneously with my TV which is hooked up via Component, works like a charm. Go for the thicker cable, but as others have said, beware, they are not very flexible. Just don't bend over for Monster Cables, they will violate your wallet, and leave you feeling like an ass knowing you could have the EXACT same quality from Monoprice.

08-16-2009, 10:33 PM	#12
xneox Expert Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Hartford, CT	There are a few misnomers being tossed around in here. Just to be clear, Monster Cable actually does produce much higher quality HDMI cables than anything you can get from Monoprice. That's never been the argument. The argument has always been, and will be for a very long time, that you don't need their higher quality cables to transfer a digital signal. I'm not bringing that argument in here. If anyone would like to jump in the ring on that one, there's a sticky called 'HDMI Cables'. Head on in. I just wanted to clear up the misinformation that a few people are regurgitating in this thread.

08-16-2009, 10:55 PM	#13
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	i have the first 25' hdmi cable you have a link to and it has worked flawlessly...usual high quality product you get from monoprice

08-17-2009, 09:28 AM	#14
RiseDarthVader Power Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Australia Blu-ray collection:136	Trust me the Monster HDMI cables make the 1s and 0s better because it has like gold wires and stuff. And remember $$=quality.

08-17-2009, 07:01 PM	#16
BLURAYSONYES Banned Member since:May 2007 Location:Irvine, CA Blu-ray collection:157	Go ahead and get your HDMI 25ft from monoprice and be prepare to damage the pins connectors of your HDMI inputs of your TV or device. Ive been there before. It may be cheaper to pay less for this HDMI from monoprice but not cheaper to replace the unit youre connecting it to. Stick with better brand cables. Doesnt necessary needs to be Monster Cable everyone here talking about. There are others that tend to be more flexible. Your choice. I dont want to see you post a message saying "I broke my HDMI pins what should I do!??" in the next couple of weeks.

08-18-2009, 06:41 AM	#17
SlmShdy1 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Honolulu, HI PlayStation® PSN: SlmShdy1 Home Theater Gallery:39 Blu-ray collection:292	Or, if you don't want to worry about bending a thick cable, go with the thinner one and use a HDMI repeater.

08-18-2009, 08:48 AM	#18
RiseDarthVader Power Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Australia Blu-ray collection:136	Just to let you guys know I was joking about Monster I have been here long enough to know how overpriced they are.

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