will hdmi 1.3 cables fit any/all hdmi inputs?

[zoon_ii]

I've been reading up on a few threads about cables, and data transfer rates regarding different cables, and am considering upgrading to certified hdmi 1.3.

question is, i've been browsing ebay, and noticed that one says it uses 19 pin design specs.

so does this mean that unless my television specifically says that it accepts hdmi 1.3, that i shouldn't even waste my money on buying these premium cables?

hope not, but just in case. are hdmi 1.3 cables universal regarding the input? will they fit any hdmi connection?

thanks in advance.

-sean

[quetzalcoatl]

Yes they are universal. I am just wondering if they are advertising the smaller plug that connets to cameras and such. Since that is part of the 1.3 spec as well.

Now as to the cables unless you are doing a 15+ ft. run there is not really any benefit to gettting HDMI 1.3 cables. That is according to most tests that have been done. All the 1.3 spec did was up the bandwidth but most runs in donot need the certified cables. But if you want them check out Monoprice they have a 6ft for $21.

[dannyjl]

I thought there were some issues with sound in not having 1.3a cables so I went out last week and bought a 1.3a to use with my new PS3. Can anybody clarify if there is a need for 1.3a to get the full spectrum of sound out of BD's and SACD's?

[quetzalcoatl]

Nope the 1.3 rated cables have been tested to carry the bandwidth. But as long as the runs are short you shoud be ok.

http://www.monstercable.com/press/vi...sp?Article=132

According to Noel Lee, Head Monster, much of the consumer confusion about HDMI cables stems from the advent of HDMI 1.3 Category 2 standards with even higher speed capabilities than conventional HDMI. Most important to understand, he notes, is that speed is dramatically affected by cable length. He says: “Consumers and installers alike have many questions about HDMI cables such as ‘What speed of cable is necessary for the best of today’s video displays and sources?,’ ‘Should I buy the cheapest cables or the highest performance cables?’ ‘What is the performance of long-length HDMI cables?’ People also wonder whether their HDMI cable will have adequate bandwidth for their application, as well as what will be the requirements for higher bandwidth intensive components in the future.”

Lee notes that as HDTV displays get larger, people are positioning their flat-screens further and further away from source devices, and screen resolution and color depth can be degraded by using long lengths of low-quality HDMI cables. Monster is committed to staying at the leading edge of technology advances in cables and to creating products that exceed current specifications, providing great performance even at long lengths. This commitment reflects the company’s 28-year history of building quality cables and its portfolio of over 100 cable and connector patents. Additionally, Monster’s new speed rating and performance system makes it easy for consumers to know their cable will deliver the very best performance when used with today’s most advanced home entertainment components as well as those of tomorrow.

Not even monser says that you need them at short legenths. I really like using their own press against them.

http://www.ramelectronics.net/html/d...nnections.html