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My_Two_Cents · 01-31-2009, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by gearyt

today .. it doesn't matter... in the near future maybe cat 2
the rateing is what it was tested to... cat 1 cables may pass cat 2 specs

Can you even find Cat 1 cables anymore? All the ones I've seen are Cat 2.

liquidice · 01-31-2009, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Ricshoe

Can you even find Cat 1 cables anymore? All the ones I've seen are Cat 2.

I want to get the HDMI cables at monoprice, but the shorter length cables don't indicate Catagory 2, but right below those cables it has a group that does say Catagory 2. So that leaves be to believe the first group isn't a 2. The catagory 2 cables start at 4 feet, and the first group is in much shorter lengths which would result in me not having to do as much cable management (hint hint crackin!). I recently returned my stupid Monster cable HDMI, and bought two 3 foot cables from Walmart because I know I can return them within 90 days. Check this link, scroll down aways, and you'll see the two groups I'm talking about.

http://www.monoprice.com/products/su...02&cp_id=10240

gearyt · 01-31-2009, 04:21 PM

for $6 go for it....
I used them in a recent set-up
and never noticed ....

ObiTrentKenobi · 01-31-2009, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by liquidice

this really did get off track. I had a question above before mom and dad had their little fight, so I'll throw it out again: Catagory 1 or 2 HDMI?

It DOES MATTER.

Cat 2 is the only way to go. Cat 1's don't guarantee full 1080p and uncompressed HD audio, even though some of them do.

ALL Cat 2's guarantee at least up to 1600p video and fully uncompressed audio!

keep in mind, yes, you can get a category 2 1.3 hdmi cable for 5-10$ online.

liquidice · 01-31-2009, 04:46 PM

actually just did a live chat with a tech at monoprice, and he said there should be no issue with a cable not labeled as Catagory 2. Regardless, I'm really on the fence about this. I'll have to dig for some more websites maybe, because monoprice or bluejeanscable catagory 2 HDMI start out longer than I want. I'm just trying to get a 1 foot and a 3 foot.

franklinpross · 01-31-2009, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJ Scotty

VIDEO: The Truth about Monster cables, Best Buy & Future Shop

HDMI.org - FAQ's

PCworld.com - The Cable Game

Cnet-reviews.com - What HDMI cable should I buy?

Bluejeanscable.com - HDMI Cable Information Center

Bluejeanscable.com - What's With These "Speed Rated" HDMI Cables?

RUSirius - Understanding HDMI cables and why cheap ones work perfectly

Audioholics.com - Long HDMI Cable Bench Tests - Monster Cable Shootout

...

Scotty:

What kind of HDTV set are you using?

gearyt · 01-31-2009, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ObiTrentKenobi

It DOES MATTER.

Cat 2 is the only way to go. Cat 1's don't guarantee full 1080p and uncompressed HD audio, even though some of them do.

ALL Cat 2's guarantee at least up to 1600p video and fully uncompressed audio!

keep in mind, yes, you can get a category 2 1.3 hdmi cable for 5-10$ online.

It's only a 1 foot cable...
and 1600P is a way off,

Cisco in HD · 01-31-2009, 07:58 PM

Hey gang, I'm looking to get a few hdmi cables off of monoprice. Quick question, how important is the gauge of an hdmi cable? I'm not asking about in-wall gauge, that's self explanitory. I'm looking at the 6' or 10' lengths.

arsnlrob · 01-31-2009, 08:05 PM

If anyone's interested, I have a couple spare white 15 ft. HDMI 1.3a cables available for $10 + shipping. I got them from monoprice but waited too long to return them. They're $25/ea from monoprice. PM if interested.

mdabb · 01-31-2009, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by liquidice

actually just did a live chat with a tech at monoprice, and he said there should be no issue with a cable not labeled as Catagory 2. Regardless, I'm really on the fence about this. I'll have to dig for some more websites maybe, because monoprice or bluejeanscable catagory 2 HDMI start out longer than I want. I'm just trying to get a 1 foot and a 3 foot.

Call or email Blue Jeans, they should be more than willing to make whatever you want. Ask for the new BJC series F2 HDMI cable. They have done a lot of custom analog cables for me. HDMI might be a different story but worth an email none the less.

crackinhedz · 01-31-2009, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by franklinpross

Scotty:

What kind of HDTV set are you using?

Scotty hasn't been a member of these forums for a VERY long time.

...I used his first post to link to some good info.

crackinhedz · 01-31-2009, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cisco in HD

I'm looking at the 6' or 10' lengths.

just get the 28awg.

crackinhedz · 01-31-2009, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by liquidice

Regardless, I'm really on the fence about this.

don't be. Any hdmi cable they sell will do the job. Have no worries.

especially for ANY cable under 3ft.

Cisco in HD · 01-31-2009, 09:15 PM

Thanks crackin

My_Two_Cents · 01-31-2009, 09:22 PM

Here ya go, Crack!

crackinhedz · 01-31-2009, 09:23 PM

running wires in parallel is even more detrimental!

My_Two_Cents · 01-31-2009, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

running wires in parallel is even more detrimental!

All wires? I know you're supposed to cross over power lines/cables at 90 degrees, but what about, say, component cables over HDMI cables? Or speaker wire over S-video? BTW, the back of my rack looks just like yours!

LUkassZ · 02-01-2009, 01:25 AM

I have never bought into the whole monster cable thing, i obviously don't have hundreds of dollars for each and every cable. Anyway, the other day I saw these monster HDMI cables with their typical good, better, best rating. The "good" cable was rated at something like 2.23 gbps, better was 6.68, and the best was 10.2 gbps. Whats the deal with these ratings? Are they bogus like all of monsters other dazzling numerical ratings?

Right now I'm using a 30 dollar HDMI from wal-mart? Am I not getting the most of my PS3 and 1080p plasma?

LUkassZ · 02-01-2009, 01:34 AM

On a side note, speaking of monster, I picked a set of these up (15ft) at circuit city the other day for $20

http://www.monstercable.com/productdisplay.asp?pin=2561

Bravoxena · 02-01-2009, 01:41 AM

From what I've read here, an HDMI cable will either work or it wont.

The "best" Monster cable claims to transfer at 10.2 gbps. If that is gigabits, then 10.2 gbps = 1.28 gBps (gigaBYTES per second).

The "best" Monster cable would be transfering a completly full 50GB blu-ray disc in less than a minute. That sounds unnecessary to me.

As I said, if your Wal-Mart cable is working without problems, then you are getting the most out of your PS3.

02-01-2009, 01:25 AM	#698
LUkassZ Active Member Member since:Dec 2007 Blu-ray reviews:1	different "speed" HDMI I have never bought into the whole monster cable thing, i obviously don't have hundreds of dollars for each and every cable. Anyway, the other day I saw these monster HDMI cables with their typical good, better, best rating. The "good" cable was rated at something like 2.23 gbps, better was 6.68, and the best was 10.2 gbps. Whats the deal with these ratings? Are they bogus like all of monsters other dazzling numerical ratings? Right now I'm using a 30 dollar HDMI from wal-mart? Am I not getting the most of my PS3 and 1080p plasma?

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01-31-2009, 04:21 PM	#683
gearyt Power Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Henderson, NV Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray collection:33	for $6 go for it.... I used them in a recent set-up and never noticed ....

01-31-2009, 04:46 PM	#685
liquidice Mad Scientist Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Milwaukee Home Theater Gallery:43 Blu-ray collection:384 Blu-ray reviews:6	actually just did a live chat with a tech at monoprice, and he said there should be no issue with a cable not labeled as Catagory 2. Regardless, I'm really on the fence about this. I'll have to dig for some more websites maybe, because monoprice or bluejeanscable catagory 2 HDMI start out longer than I want. I'm just trying to get a 1 foot and a 3 foot.

01-31-2009, 07:58 PM	#688
Cisco in HD Senior Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:West Palm Beach, FL Trading Score:3	Hey gang, I'm looking to get a few hdmi cables off of monoprice. Quick question, how important is the gauge of an hdmi cable? I'm not asking about in-wall gauge, that's self explanitory. I'm looking at the 6' or 10' lengths.

01-31-2009, 08:05 PM	#689
arsnlrob Member Member since:Nov 2007 Blu-ray collection:172 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:3	If anyone's interested, I have a couple spare white 15 ft. HDMI 1.3a cables available for $10 + shipping. I got them from monoprice but waited too long to return them. They're $25/ea from monoprice. PM if interested.

01-31-2009, 09:15 PM	#694
Cisco in HD Senior Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:West Palm Beach, FL Trading Score:3	Thanks crackin

01-31-2009, 09:22 PM	#695
My_Two_Cents Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Wherever I may roam.... Home Theater Gallery:40 4K collection:35 Blu-ray collection:507 DVD collection:19 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:4	Here ya go, Crack!

01-31-2009, 09:23 PM	#696
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	running wires in parallel is even more detrimental!

02-01-2009, 01:34 AM	#699
LUkassZ Active Member Member since:Dec 2007 Blu-ray reviews:1	On a side note, speaking of monster, I picked a set of these up (15ft) at circuit city the other day for $20 http://www.monstercable.com/productdisplay.asp?pin=2561

02-01-2009, 01:41 AM	#700
Bravoxena Member Member since:Oct 2008 Blu-ray collection:8	From what I've read here, an HDMI cable will either work or it wont. The "best" Monster cable claims to transfer at 10.2 gbps. If that is gigabits, then 10.2 gbps = 1.28 gBps (gigaBYTES per second). The "best" Monster cable would be transfering a completly full 50GB blu-ray disc in less than a minute. That sounds unnecessary to me. As I said, if your Wal-Mart cable is working without problems, then you are getting the most out of your PS3.

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