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tommo · 05-04-2008, 01:47 PM

sorry guys if this has allready been asked in this very long thread

but i need advise for a hdmi cable that has to go 10 to 15 metres..the local audio shop wanted to sell me one for $600 au Im i being ripped , or is that sort of price cable needed ???

Ectoplasm · 05-04-2008, 01:58 PM

You'd better do some searching about that HDMI cable length on the net. HDMI starts having problems at longer distances, and you might have to spend more on a cable in that case.

Not saying their price is right -- just that you'd better ask over at avsforum.com or something.

crackinhedz · 05-04-2008, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tommo

sorry guys if this has allready been asked in this very long thread

but i need advise for a hdmi cable that has to go 10 to 15 metres..the local audio shop wanted to sell me one for $600 au Im i being ripped , or is that sort of price cable needed ???

www.bluejeanscable.co.uk (International Shipping policy)

BJC Series-1 Belden Bonded-Pair HDMI Cables 50ft (15 meter) = £79.10 GBP

....not sure what that equates to in Australian dollars, but its a reliable company and ships anywhere in the world.

crackinhedz · 05-04-2008, 03:57 PM

I would also recommend Monoprice.com but their International shipping policy is vague...they ship to Canada, but Australia?

50ft HDMI Cable ($85)

...maybe give them a call to see about delivery? (909)989-6887

tommo · 05-04-2008, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

I would also recommend Monoprice.com but their International shipping policy is vague...they ship to Canada, but Australia?

50ft HDMI Cable ($85)

...maybe give them a call to see about delivery? (909)989-6887

crikey that blue jeans mob seems the go 80 quid for a 15 meter cable is about $180 au...... are they an english company or stateside ?

crackinhedz · 05-04-2008, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by tommo

crikey that blue jeans mob seems the go 80 quid for a 15 meter cable is about $180 au...... are they an english company or stateside ?

USA

BillyJack04 · 05-09-2008, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tommo

sorry guys if this has allready been asked in this very long thread

but i need advise for a hdmi cable that has to go 10 to 15 metres..the local audio shop wanted to sell me one for $600 au Im i being ripped , or is that sort of price cable needed ???

I would recommend cablestogo.com. I just purchased some HDMI cables from them and the quality is amazing. I purchased a 10 meter long Sonic Wave cable for $150. It has all the proper shielding, since I am going to be running the cable through the attic and behind walls.

syncguy · 05-12-2008, 09:25 AM

Jaycar sells good quality HDMI cables in Australia. You could by 10 meters for under AUS$100 I think. They have 7 day money back guarantee, IMO, is crucial as you could test and return if it does not work. Don't get 15 meters if you could get away with 10 meters.

BryCola · 05-29-2008, 01:49 PM

This thread just saved me about $125. A Circuit City salesman talked me into a Monster HDMI cable that cost $130 this past weekend. I still have the packaging and receipt...so that expensive sucker is going back this weekend...and I ordered 2 from monoprice yesterday. So THANKS y'all!

full · 06-02-2008, 04:10 AM

Which offical cable from Sony i need to connect my PS3 to my Home Theater?

syncguy · 06-02-2008, 01:19 PM

Read this thread. Any reasonable HDMI cable if it is short, 2 to 3 meters. If long, 10 to 15 meters, you need to be careful.

Lucy Diamond · 06-02-2008, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

I would also recommend Monoprice.com but their International shipping policy is vague...they ship to Canada, but Australia?

50ft HDMI Cable ($85)

...maybe give them a call to see about delivery? (909)989-6887

I can vouch for monoprice. Excellent, fast service. AMAZING packing job and the cables are completely ssssssick.

I ordered 4 3ft 1.3as two weeks ago when I got my new receiver and they are Hand soldered gold tipped cables that are easily a half an inch thick. and they were a little over 4 dollars each.

These guys have NO overhead. It's probably just a factory with a computer in an office. Even the boxes they send you (although good quality) are from some other shipment. They do whatever they can to keep their prices down.

All around great experience.

monoprice BRINGS the rock!!!

Venom2113 · 06-07-2008, 01:31 PM

Is there any way to check if the HDMI cables I have are 1.3? I ordered them off Amazon last July for about $3.

crackinhedz · 06-07-2008, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Venom2113

Is there any way to check if the HDMI cables I have are 1.3? I ordered them off Amazon last July for about $3.

amazon specifications are not the greatest...but in all honesty, it probably doesn't even matter.

Kryptron · 07-05-2008, 02:35 AM

i recently orderd two 6ft hdmi cables from amazon and they cost about $9 each. They didn't have the best description online but once i received the cables i checked and it does have revision 1.3 marked on them. Anyways the cables work excellent. I work in a retail store and i know how much the wholesale price of monster and other brand cables are. Most $50-$60 cables cost less then $4 to the store.

PeterTHX · 07-05-2008, 08:03 AM

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I work in a retail store and i know how much the wholesale price of monster and other brand cables are. Most $50-$60 cables cost less then $4 to the store

No they don't. They are siginificantly cheaper but not that much.

EidolonAlpha · 07-05-2008, 09:51 AM

General rule of thumb... If you need to connect something within 6 feet a cheap cable will perform as well as a expensive one... When you get into 10,15, or 20 meters cheap cables have trouble passing the signal, especially 1080p, so you'll need a high quality expensive cable...

My_Two_Cents · 07-05-2008, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by EidolonAlpha

General rule of thumb... If you need to connect something within 6 feet a cheap cable will perform as well as a expensive one... When you get into 10,15, or 20 meters cheap cables have trouble passing the signal, especially 1080p, so you'll need a high quality expensive cable...

Those two terms do NOT always go hand-in-hand.

Just because a cable is inexpensive does not mean it is low quality. I've read countless posts by folks using 35' Monoprice or other good-quality, non-Monster-marketing-hype cables without any signal degradation. I've also read the article where Monster was shown (in lab tests) to better pass 1080p and higher signals versus other brands. When my projector theater is finally at the point of running wires, I will be researching what others are using for similar runs before I blindly go out and drop >$300 on a long Monster Cable.

Kryptron · 07-05-2008, 08:15 PM

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No they don't. They are siginificantly cheaper but not that much.

Yes they are that cheap if i could print the screen and post it for you i would.

Kryptron · 07-05-2008, 11:31 PM

Maybe you confused what i said. The cables we sell in the store for $50-$80 cost the store $3-$6. Monster cables $119 cable cost the store $30.

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05-04-2008, 01:47 PM	#301
tommo Junior Member Member since:May 2008	sorry guys if this has allready been asked in this very long thread but i need advise for a hdmi cable that has to go 10 to 15 metres..the local audio shop wanted to sell me one for $600 au Im i being ripped , or is that sort of price cable needed ???

05-04-2008, 01:58 PM	#302
Ectoplasm Active Member Member since:Mar 2008 Blu-ray reviews:9 Trading Score:12	You'd better do some searching about that HDMI cable length on the net. HDMI starts having problems at longer distances, and you might have to spend more on a cable in that case. Not saying their price is right -- just that you'd better ask over at avsforum.com or something.

05-04-2008, 03:57 PM	#304
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	I would also recommend Monoprice.com but their International shipping policy is vague...they ship to Canada, but Australia? 50ft HDMI Cable ($85) ...maybe give them a call to see about delivery? (909)989-6887

05-12-2008, 09:25 AM	#308
syncguy Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2008	Jaycar sells good quality HDMI cables in Australia. You could by 10 meters for under AUS$100 I think. They have 7 day money back guarantee, IMO, is crucial as you could test and return if it does not work. Don't get 15 meters if you could get away with 10 meters.

05-29-2008, 01:49 PM	#309
BryCola Junior Member Member since:May 2008	This thread just saved me about $125. A Circuit City salesman talked me into a Monster HDMI cable that cost $130 this past weekend. I still have the packaging and receipt...so that expensive sucker is going back this weekend...and I ordered 2 from monoprice yesterday. So THANKS y'all!

06-02-2008, 04:10 AM	#310
full Member Member since:May 2008	Which offical cable from Sony i need to connect my PS3 to my Home Theater?

06-02-2008, 01:19 PM	#311
syncguy Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2008	Read this thread. Any reasonable HDMI cable if it is short, 2 to 3 meters. If long, 10 to 15 meters, you need to be careful.

06-07-2008, 01:31 PM	#313
Venom2113 Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray collection:134	Is there any way to check if the HDMI cables I have are 1.3? I ordered them off Amazon last July for about $3.

07-05-2008, 02:35 AM	#315
Kryptron Expert Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Tampa Bay, FL Home Theater Gallery:21 4K collection:83 Blu-ray collection:450 Trading Score:4	i recently orderd two 6ft hdmi cables from amazon and they cost about $9 each. They didn't have the best description online but once i received the cables i checked and it does have revision 1.3 marked on them. Anyways the cables work excellent. I work in a retail store and i know how much the wholesale price of monster and other brand cables are. Most $50-$60 cables cost less then $4 to the store.

07-05-2008, 09:51 AM	#317
EidolonAlpha Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Everett, Wa	General rule of thumb... If you need to connect something within 6 feet a cheap cable will perform as well as a expensive one... When you get into 10,15, or 20 meters cheap cables have trouble passing the signal, especially 1080p, so you'll need a high quality expensive cable...

07-05-2008, 11:31 PM	#320
Kryptron Expert Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Tampa Bay, FL Home Theater Gallery:21 4K collection:83 Blu-ray collection:450 Trading Score:4	Maybe you confused what i said. The cables we sell in the store for $50-$80 cost the store $3-$6. Monster cables $119 cable cost the store $30.

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