HDMI Cable? - Blu-ray Forum

Kieranc4 · 08-10-2008, 01:49 AM

Hey am pretty new to all this HD stuff only bought my first two blu-rays today there playing them off my PS3,

so i was just wondering if it matters what type of HDMI cable you use? like is there better quality ones than other ones and if so which would be the best one for me to get for the ultimate picture????

-Thank You.

crackinhedz · 08-10-2008, 01:50 AM

Take your pick.

Kieranc4 · 08-10-2008, 01:53 AM

Yeah i have one here thanks, but i was wondering if the quality is better in a certain brand of them? or just the same for each cable?

Petra_Kalbrain · 08-10-2008, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Kieranc4

Yeah i have one here thanks, but i was wondering if the quality is better in a certain brand of them? or just the same for each cable?

It's mostly the same for all HDMI cables. All HDMI cables are transferring a digital signal in its natural resolution and, therefore, there is no real degradation on the signal.

Kieranc4 · 08-10-2008, 02:34 AM

Thanks its just that blu-ray does not look as good as i thought it would

plus will take me a while to get used to the black bars

Petra_Kalbrain · 08-10-2008, 02:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kieranc4

Thanks its just that blu-ray does not look as good as i thought it would

plus will take me a while to get used to the black bars

What size, make, model, and viewing distance from the TV are you using? Also, if sending signal through a receiver, which make and model are you using?

It could be that your TV isn't properly calibrated. A lot of people don't understand that having a TV properly calibrated for standard definition material is WAY different than having a TV properly calibrated for High Definition.

P.S. If the black bars weren't there, you'd be missing 20%-45% of the visual presentation.

Kieranc4 · 08-10-2008, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Petra_Kalbrain

What size, make, model, and viewing distance from the TV are you using? Also, if sending signal through a receiver, which make and model are you using?

It could be that your TV isn't properly calibrated. A lot of people don't understand that having a TV properly calibrated for standard definition material is WAY different than having a TV properly calibrated for High Definition.

P.S. If the black bars weren't there, you'd be missing 20%-45% of the visual presentation.

Bush L32TA6A 32in HD Ready Digital LCD TV.

Television Picture Quality

* High Definition Ready.

* Integrated digital (freeview).

* 32in (81.3cm) widescreen TV with 81.3cm visible screen size.

* Resolution 1366 x 768 pixels.

* Brightness 500cd/m2.

* Contrast ratio 800:1.

* Viewing angle 85/85 degrees.

Is that good??

arush5268d · 08-10-2008, 02:30 PM

Your TV might be holding you back a lot on the picture quality

xAyoFoolx · 08-10-2008, 02:49 PM

Yeah you need a better HDTV bro. You get what you pay for.

BluCrew · 08-10-2008, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by arush5268d

Your TV might be holding you back a lot on the picture quality

It probably is your TV. Sorry, but I never even heard of it.

arush5268d · 08-10-2008, 03:19 PM

My mom bought a "HD Ready" TV about a year ago...absolutely terrible TV.

For a while I could in no way afford a decent TV, being on a tight budget just starting out in life. These companies that put out these crap "HDTVs" really do take advantage of the uninformed consumer.

crackinhedz · 08-10-2008, 03:19 PM

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* Contrast ratio 800:1

this is probably your biggest hurdle to great image quality.

But give this thread a read, look for some points/tips in the links provided throughout. Good luck.

Sticky: Calibrate Your HDTV

Lucy Diamond · 08-10-2008, 03:23 PM

First off, hi and welcome!!!

Okay...now let me second the monoprice link you were give by the second poster. I have always known that monster cables were bs, but I never had ANY idea HOW MUCH QUALITY went into those monoprice cables.

Upon making your order, you will receive a confirmation e-mail from an actual person and then you will receive a shipping notification from someone else.

When you get your box, it will be a mish-mash thrown together (yet still sturdy) recycled box from something they weren't using anymore.

Inside will be the most beautifully packed and organized equipement EVER.

Your cables with be a little under a half inch in diameter with their solder joints terminated and protected under a thick barrel enclosure.

They are gold tipped and oxygen free and utterly rain the rage (

)all over your system...all for FOUR BUCKS!!!

Also...sorry...get a new TV when you can afford it.

Also ALSO...dude...which Blu-Rays did you buy man...c'mon...share the details!!!

Good luck and enjoy your new collection,

crackinhedz · 08-10-2008, 03:26 PM

I think this fella lives in the UK (at least i think thats where his TV is from?)...don't know if he will be able to get monoprice cables.

arush5268d · 08-10-2008, 03:28 PM

I think I read on another thread here that Monoprice would ship to some international locations, but with insane costs. Maybe it was just someone asking if they would.....

We ought to set up some sort of "Over the pond" assistance program for our blu brothers.

Or heck, I'm sure pinoy could make a profitable system for shipping overseas for people.

"Pinoys import/export bazar"

crackinhedz · 08-10-2008, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by arush5268d

I thought Monoprice.com would ship overseas. Just insane costs.

I think Canada is the only international destination, but I could be wrong. (OP) Calling to find out would be a good idea: (909)989-6887

arush5268d · 08-10-2008, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

I think Canada is the only international destination, but I could be wrong. (OP) Calling to find out would be a good idea: (909)989-6887

Edited my previous post.

crackinhedz · 08-10-2008, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arush5268d

Or heck, I'm sure pinoy could make a profitable system for shipping overseas for people.

"Pinoys import/export bazar"

that would work.

Kieranc4 · 08-10-2008, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lucy Diamond

First off, hi and welcome!!!

Okay...now let me second the monoprice link you were give by the second poster. I have always known that monster cables were bs, but I never had ANY idea HOW MUCH QUALITY went into those monoprice cables.

Upon making your order, you will receive a confirmation e-mail from an actual person and then you will receive a shipping notification from someone else.

When you get your box, it will be a mish-mash thrown together (yet still sturdy) recycled box from something they weren't using anymore.

Inside will be the most beautifully packed and organized equipement EVER.

Your cables with be a little under a half inch in diameter with their solder joints terminated and protected under a thick barrel enclosure.

They are gold tipped and oxygen free and utterly rain the rage (

)all over your system...all for FOUR BUCKS!!!

Also...sorry...get a new TV when you can afford it.

Also ALSO...dude...which Blu-Rays did you buy man...c'mon...share the details!!!

Good luck and enjoy your new collection,

So your saying i should get a cable from MonoPrice are they good quality then???

My first 3 blu-rays where "The Departed" "Death Sentence" And "Superbad" but like i said i really don't notice a difference from DVD should i see a big difference??

And yes am from the UK i live in Ireland!

xAyoFoolx · 08-10-2008, 05:34 PM

You wont see a diff. for getting a new HDMI cable. Its your HDTV, get a better one.

08-10-2008, 01:49 AM	#1
Kieranc4 Junior Member Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Ireland	HDMI Cable? Hey am pretty new to all this HD stuff only bought my first two blu-rays today there playing them off my PS3, so i was just wondering if it matters what type of HDMI cable you use? like is there better quality ones than other ones and if so which would be the best one for me to get for the ultimate picture???? -Thank You.

08-10-2008, 03:23 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	Welcome to The BluWordOrder!!! First off, hi and welcome!!! Okay...now let me second the monoprice link you were give by the second poster. I have always known that monster cables were bs, but I never had ANY idea HOW MUCH QUALITY went into those monoprice cables. Upon making your order, you will receive a confirmation e-mail from an actual person and then you will receive a shipping notification from someone else. When you get your box, it will be a mish-mash thrown together (yet still sturdy) recycled box from something they weren't using anymore. Inside will be the most beautifully packed and organized equipement EVER. Your cables with be a little under a half inch in diameter with their solder joints terminated and protected under a thick barrel enclosure. They are gold tipped and oxygen free and utterly rain the rage ( )all over your system...all for FOUR BUCKS!!! Also...sorry...get a new TV when you can afford it. Also ALSO...dude...which Blu-Rays did you buy man...c'mon...share the details!!! Good luck and enjoy your new collection,

08-10-2008, 03:28 PM	#15
arush5268d Banned Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Houston, TX Blu-ray collection:85	I think I read on another thread here that Monoprice would ship to some international locations, but with insane costs. Maybe it was just someone asking if they would..... We ought to set up some sort of "Over the pond" assistance program for our blu brothers. Or heck, I'm sure pinoy could make a profitable system for shipping overseas for people. "Pinoys import/export bazar" Last edited by arush5268d; 08-10-2008 at 03:34 PM.

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08-10-2008, 01:50 AM	#2
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	Take your pick.

08-10-2008, 01:53 AM	#3
Kieranc4 Junior Member Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Ireland	Yeah i have one here thanks, but i was wondering if the quality is better in a certain brand of them? or just the same for each cable?

08-10-2008, 02:34 AM	#5
Kieranc4 Junior Member Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Ireland	Thanks its just that blu-ray does not look as good as i thought it would plus will take me a while to get used to the black bars

08-10-2008, 02:30 PM	#8
arush5268d Banned Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Houston, TX Blu-ray collection:85	Your TV might be holding you back a lot on the picture quality

08-10-2008, 02:49 PM	#9
xAyoFoolx Banned Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Bayonne, New Jersey	Yeah you need a better HDTV bro. You get what you pay for.

08-10-2008, 03:19 PM	#11
arush5268d Banned Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Houston, TX Blu-ray collection:85	My mom bought a "HD Ready" TV about a year ago...absolutely terrible TV. For a while I could in no way afford a decent TV, being on a tight budget just starting out in life. These companies that put out these crap "HDTVs" really do take advantage of the uninformed consumer.

08-10-2008, 03:26 PM	#14
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	I think this fella lives in the UK (at least i think thats where his TV is from?)...don't know if he will be able to get monoprice cables.

08-10-2008, 05:34 PM	#20
xAyoFoolx Banned Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Bayonne, New Jersey	You wont see a diff. for getting a new HDMI cable. Its your HDTV, get a better one.

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