HDMI Cables - Page 57 - Blu-ray Forum

mdabb · 08-03-2009, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by saprano

Heh, i just noticed other cables say "made in USA" and not the HDMI cables.

Ok so what does that mean? does it matter where a cable was made?

You might be right cause the UL number is not shown as you said.

You can call them and speak to the owner directly and ask him yourself if their made in the USA. 917-957-8508.......ether way im still getting my cables from them this time. monoprice needs a break

I know a few people who use Signal Cable products on their high-end gear, and they are completely happy with it.

The water is fine, jump in !!!

boxterduke · 08-20-2009, 02:21 PM

I love my monoprice cables.
I'm in Canada and ordered from them and then ordered again for myself and a friend (total was 6 cables + an optical cable) and it was still less than a single cost of cable from FF or Canada Computers.
Monoprice FTW.

Danielle Ni Dhighe · 08-20-2009, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by boxterduke

Monoprice FTW.

Seconded!

syncguy · 09-16-2009, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfarnswoth

the only big difference i noticed in high price cables had to do with my audio. there was less noise at high volumes

I cannot think of a rationale for this observation since audio is fully digital.

azncarbos · 09-16-2009, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by syncguy

I cannot think of a rationale for this observation since audio is fully digital.

same here....

Dave021 · 09-16-2009, 09:09 PM

Hello,

I just bought a 55 inch Led tv 120/240 hz (serie 8000 of samsung) with a 1000 watts samsung theater system and I would like to know what kind of Hdmi sould I get. Should a get a well known brand of something no name, a silver plated or gold? Can someone give any advise?

Thank you

mrbarker · 09-16-2009, 09:21 PM

get the cheapest HDMI cables you can find.. I have a bunch of 3' cables I got from Frys for $2 each. They work just as well as any other ive ever seen

Glassroots · 09-16-2009, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by mrbarker

get the cheapest HDMI cables you can find.. I have a bunch of 3' cables I got from Frys for $2 each. They work just as well as any other ive ever seen

Agree 100%. This link should help. http://reviews.cnet.com/hdmi-cable/

syncguy · 09-17-2009, 11:28 AM

Yes, you can get the cheapest HDMI cable but it should work

. Some times cheap cables may not work if the length is too long. It is easy to find out: working or not-working. You might see snow, sparkles or blocks. If so, just exchange - simple. Check the construction quality of the cable as well - just a visual inspection.

boxterduke · 09-22-2009, 03:58 PM

I just got me more HDMI cables from monoprice.
The only thing is that the shipping is high for Canada but it still way less than a single cable bought from a store.
I just got 2 HDMIs and one VGA->RCA cable and the whole thing with shipping came out to $20. Shipping was $10 so if I was in the US then it would be cheaper.
I love moboprice.

Sonny · 09-22-2009, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfarnswoth

the only big difference i noticed in high price cables had to do with my audio. there was less noise at high volumes

Placebo...

[1080-p] · 09-23-2009, 05:30 PM

anybody here have HDMI 1000hd Ultra-High Speed HDMI Cables?

Fors* · 09-23-2009, 06:05 PM

I could use some help....My concern is whether I could use 24AWG HDMI cables, as I can't find 22 AWG HDMI cables that are category 2 certified on Monoprice.....I think the common rule of thumb is any run over 25 feet should be 22AWG. So, if not category 2 certified, I would be sacrificing some bandwidth. So my current dilemma is do I use a 30' non-certified category 2 HDMI cable that is 22 AWG (which is very inflexibile too) and has a stronger signal or use a 30' certified category 2 HDMI cable that will be 24AWG, ( a bit more flexibility), but I'll be sacrificing signal strength. My opinion is that I shouldn't sacrifice the signal strength over the higher transfer speed.......anybody else agree?

[1080-p] · 09-23-2009, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by forsberg21

I could use some help....My concern is whether I could use 24AWG HDMI cables, as I can't find 22 AWG HDMI cables that are category 2 certified on Monoprice.....I think the common rule of thumb is any run over 25 feet should be 22AWG. So, if not category 2 certified, I would be sacrificing some bandwidth. So my current dilemma is do I use a 30' non-certified category 2 HDMI cable that is 22 AWG (which is very inflexibile too) and has a stronger signal or use a 30' certified category 2 HDMI cable that will be 24AWG, ( a bit more flexibility), but I'll be sacrificing signal strength. My opinion is that I shouldn't sacrifice the signal strength over the higher transfer speed.......anybody else agree?

the longer the cable the more signal is loss is what i'm told

My_Two_Cents · 09-23-2009, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by [1080-p]

anybody here have HDMI 1000hd Ultra-High Speed HDMI Cables?

Complete WASTE of money.

[1080-p] · 09-23-2009, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Ricshoe

Complete WASTE of money.

thats not an answer
besides thats not what i asked

a waste would be low end cheap hdmi

[1080-p] · 09-23-2009, 06:59 PM

http://www.hdmi.org/index.aspx

next generation http://www.xbitlabs.com/news/multime...onnectors.html

because what good is an old hdmi if it doesn't support newer tech

http://www.slashgear.com/hdmi-14-add...0p-3d-2845047/

Warjack Prime · 09-23-2009, 09:03 PM

You guys forget that some people will pay more if the cable is more visually appealing. Case in point I needed a short HDMI cable and went to Target. They had RCA brand for $26 and Sony for $34. I bought the Sony one because I liked the way it looked and in this particular set up the cable would be visible.

Some folks may like the way Monster cables look. If you're talking about short runs like 6 feet, which is probably what most people use, then there's no visual difference. However, you can't discount that some people like the thicker cables or cables that look nicer. There can also be a difference in build quality. That doesn't necessarily affect the picture quality but the cable may feel and look like it's built better.

For this reason I like Monster. I understand there are cheaper options and that Monster cables aren't giving my any signal advantage but I'm willing to spend the money for looks. As such it's probably not best practice to call certain brands a waste of money.

My_Two_Cents · 09-23-2009, 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by [1080-p]

thats not an answer
besides thats not what i asked

a waste would be low end cheap hdmi

Define low-end and cheap? I'd put a 6' Monoprice/Bluejean Cat 2 28AWG cable up against the Monster 1000HD any day of the week and defy anyone to tell the difference in a blind test. For that reason, I say it is a waste of money spending 10-20X on marketing hype and pretty insulation. Yes, it's a good cable, but you can get identical performance at a fraction of the price.

What is it you are looking for? Someone to confirm that the 1000HD cable sufficiently passes a 1080p signal without sparklies, dropouts, pixelation, etc.? I'm sure it will, as will most other cables recommended in this thread. To me, that's the beauty of HDMI. If it doesn't work correctly, it will be readily apparent in the picture quality. If you happen to be in the tiny minority of folks who get a bad Monoprice (for example) cable, you simply call them up and they'll send a free replacement. Or simply buy several and always have a spare in case the unlikely does happen and your cable craps out on you.

Hammie · 09-23-2009, 11:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by [1080-p]

http://www.hdmi.org/index.aspx

next generation http://www.xbitlabs.com/news/multime...onnectors.html

because what good is an old hdmi if it doesn't support newer tech

http://www.slashgear.com/hdmi-14-add...0p-3d-2845047/

But what good is a newer cable if your current gear doesn't support the newer tech.

Just a thought.

09-23-2009, 06:59 PM	#1137
[1080-p] Banned Member since:Jan 2009 Location:house	hdmi 1.4 http://www.hdmi.org/index.aspx next generation http://www.xbitlabs.com/news/multime...onnectors.html because what good is an old hdmi if it doesn't support newer tech http://www.slashgear.com/hdmi-14-add...0p-3d-2845047/ Last edited by [1080-p]; 09-23-2009 at 07:29 PM.

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08-20-2009, 02:21 PM	#1122
boxterduke Power Member Member since:May 2009 Location:The Fissure of Woe Blu-ray collection:193 DVD collection:70 Trading Score:8	I love my monoprice cables. I'm in Canada and ordered from them and then ordered again for myself and a friend (total was 6 cables + an optical cable) and it was still less than a single cost of cable from FF or Canada Computers. Monoprice FTW.

09-16-2009, 09:09 PM	#1126
Dave021 New Member Member since:Sep 2009	Hello, I just bought a 55 inch Led tv 120/240 hz (serie 8000 of samsung) with a 1000 watts samsung theater system and I would like to know what kind of Hdmi sould I get. Should a get a well known brand of something no name, a silver plated or gold? Can someone give any advise? Thank you

09-16-2009, 09:21 PM	#1127
mrbarker Member Member since:Oct 2007	get the cheapest HDMI cables you can find.. I have a bunch of 3' cables I got from Frys for $2 each. They work just as well as any other ive ever seen

09-17-2009, 11:28 AM	#1129
syncguy Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2008	Yes, you can get the cheapest HDMI cable but it should work . Some times cheap cables may not work if the length is too long. It is easy to find out: working or not-working. You might see snow, sparkles or blocks. If so, just exchange - simple. Check the construction quality of the cable as well - just a visual inspection.

09-22-2009, 03:58 PM	#1130
boxterduke Power Member Member since:May 2009 Location:The Fissure of Woe Blu-ray collection:193 DVD collection:70 Trading Score:8	I just got me more HDMI cables from monoprice. The only thing is that the shipping is high for Canada but it still way less than a single cable bought from a store. I just got 2 HDMIs and one VGA->RCA cable and the whole thing with shipping came out to $20. Shipping was $10 so if I was in the US then it would be cheaper. I love moboprice.

09-23-2009, 05:30 PM	#1132
[1080-p] Banned Member since:Jan 2009 Location:house	anybody here have HDMI 1000hd Ultra-High Speed HDMI Cables?

09-23-2009, 06:05 PM	#1133
Fors* Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Pottstown, PA Home Theater Gallery:160 4K collection:12 Blu-ray collection:142 Trading Score:11	I could use some help....My concern is whether I could use 24AWG HDMI cables, as I can't find 22 AWG HDMI cables that are category 2 certified on Monoprice.....I think the common rule of thumb is any run over 25 feet should be 22AWG. So, if not category 2 certified, I would be sacrificing some bandwidth. So my current dilemma is do I use a 30' non-certified category 2 HDMI cable that is 22 AWG (which is very inflexibile too) and has a stronger signal or use a 30' certified category 2 HDMI cable that will be 24AWG, ( a bit more flexibility), but I'll be sacrificing signal strength. My opinion is that I shouldn't sacrifice the signal strength over the higher transfer speed.......anybody else agree?

09-23-2009, 09:03 PM	#1138
Warjack Prime Senior Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:*Omaha, NE USA PSN Network: WarjackPrime Blu-ray collection:172 Trading Score:2	You guys forget that some people will pay more if the cable is more visually appealing. Case in point I needed a short HDMI cable and went to Target. They had RCA brand for $26 and Sony for $34. I bought the Sony one because I liked the way it looked and in this particular set up the cable would be visible. Some folks may like the way Monster cables look. If you're talking about short runs like 6 feet, which is probably what most people use, then there's no visual difference. However, you can't discount that some people like the thicker cables or cables that look nicer. There can also be a difference in build quality. That doesn't necessarily affect the picture quality but the cable may feel and look like it's built better. For this reason I like Monster. I understand there are cheaper options and that Monster cables aren't giving my any signal advantage but I'm willing to spend the money for looks. As such it's probably not best practice to call certain brands a waste of money.

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