HDMI cables who knwos the answers? - Blu-ray Forum

bluefin · 12-01-2008, 02:42 PM

I just bought the Sony BD-350 and was told that my LG TV with the 120 /Hz refresh rate needs to have an HDMI Monster Cable $139 that is made for that refresh rate? I saw that they need to be ver 1.3 but what else do I need to look for? I found cables on Amazon for $13.99 that state they are rated for Blu-ray and 120hz. What is the deal?

CanadianKrazyMods · 12-01-2008, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by bluefin

I just bought the Sony BD-350 and was told that my LG TV with the 120 /Hz refresh rate needs to have an HDMI Monster Cable $139 that is made for that refresh rate? I saw that they need to be ver 1.3 but what else do I need to look for? I found cables on Amazon for $13.99 that state they are rated for Blu-ray and 1120hz. What is the deal?

they're full of it, it does not have to be a monster cable.

hoogoosedmoose41 · 12-01-2008, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by bluefin

I just bought the Sony BD-350 and was told that my LG TV with the 120 /Hz refresh rate needs to have an HDMI Monster Cable $139 that is made for that refresh rate? I saw that they need to be ver 1.3 but what else do I need to look for? I found cables on Amazon for $13.99 that state they are rated for Blu-ray and 1120hz. What is the deal?

that $139.00 = 90% markup for the store thats why they push them so hard. what they are telling you is bull.

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

bluefin · 12-01-2008, 03:00 PM

much thanks the guy at Best Buy could not explain why I need to spend $139 over another cable that was $69. So I thought I would check it out here.

Leopold BUTTERS · 12-01-2008, 04:05 PM

you can go to costco and get a 12' cable for 30 bucks. That is the cheapest place i have found without going online and ordering.

JimShaw · 12-01-2008, 04:17 PM

If you go to www.monoprice.com it will cost you as low as $3.23 depending on length. If I remember correctly, I spent about $6 for the HDMI cable I use for my system and that included shipping.

There are tons of data regarding cables on Blu-ray.com. Look them up, read them and save a bunch of $$$$$$$$

ryoohki · 12-01-2008, 11:45 PM

I recommend Monoprice.com a lot. all my friend get their cable their. I even do order for people at work LOL!...

mikejet · 12-01-2008, 11:56 PM

Yeah I have 2 10' cables coming from monoprice. Price after shipping? 12 something.

TZona · 12-03-2008, 01:19 AM

monoprice.com lol only place to get them

popcornninja · 12-03-2008, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by hoogoosedmoose41

that $139.00 = 90% markup for the store thats why they push them so hard. what they are telling you is bull.

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

Are you saying MONSTER is overpriced!!???
NOOOOOOO!!!! LOL

mikejet · 12-03-2008, 02:27 AM

just got my cables today. ordered them on saturday.

Penitus · 12-03-2008, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by bluefin

I just bought the Sony BD-350 and was told that my LG TV with the 120 /Hz refresh rate needs to have an HDMI Monster Cable $139 that is made for that refresh rate? I saw that they need to be ver 1.3 but what else do I need to look for? I found cables on Amazon for $13.99 that state they are rated for Blu-ray and 120hz. What is the deal?

LIES.
If you don't order from monoprice.com, as others have suggested, don't spend more than 30-35 on your HDMI cables. I have $32 on Vizio cables from Walmart and they work fantastic.

12-01-2008, 02:42 PM	#1
bluefin New Member Member since:Dec 2008	HDMI cables who knwos the answers? I just bought the Sony BD-350 and was told that my LG TV with the 120 /Hz refresh rate needs to have an HDMI Monster Cable $139 that is made for that refresh rate? I saw that they need to be ver 1.3 but what else do I need to look for? I found cables on Amazon for $13.99 that state they are rated for Blu-ray and 120hz. What is the deal? Last edited by bluefin; 12-01-2008 at 03:02 PM.

12-01-2008, 04:17 PM	#6
JimShaw Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Menifee, CA 4K collection:49 Blu-ray collection:1069 Trading Score:141	If you go to www.monoprice.com it will cost you as low as $3.23 depending on length. If I remember correctly, I spent about $6 for the HDMI cable I use for my system and that included shipping. There are tons of data regarding cables on Blu-ray.com. Look them up, read them and save a bunch of $$$$$$$$ Last edited by JimShaw; 12-01-2008 at 04:20 PM.

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12-01-2008, 03:00 PM	#4
bluefin New Member Member since:Dec 2008	much thanks the guy at Best Buy could not explain why I need to spend $139 over another cable that was $69. So I thought I would check it out here.

12-01-2008, 04:05 PM	#5
Leopold BUTTERS Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2007 Location:AB,Canada Blu-ray collection:93 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:1	you can go to costco and get a 12' cable for 30 bucks. That is the cheapest place i have found without going online and ordering.

12-01-2008, 11:45 PM	#7
ryoohki Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2007 Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:6 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:5	I recommend Monoprice.com a lot. all my friend get their cable their. I even do order for people at work LOL!...

12-01-2008, 11:56 PM	#8
mikejet Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:29	Yeah I have 2 10' cables coming from monoprice. Price after shipping? 12 something.

12-03-2008, 01:19 AM	#9
TZona Senior Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Elizabethton, TN Home Theater Gallery:4 Trading Score:17	monoprice.com lol only place to get them

12-03-2008, 02:27 AM	#11
mikejet Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:29	just got my cables today. ordered them on saturday.

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