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Q? · 12-22-2009, 05:44 AM

All I know is that you should stay away from Monster Cables or anything in that price range, it won't help one bit!
Expensive HDMI cables are not better than cheaper ones

Turnda643 · 12-22-2009, 08:03 AM

Like many others here, I too use cables of all types that I get MonoPrice.com. And I have never had any issues with their products. I suggest you look into them.

HAMP · 12-22-2009, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PCFan

Also I never had this problem when connecting my blu-ray player directly to my TV. I was thinking of picking up some higher quality more expensive HDMI cables but I don't want to risky buying more expensive HDMI cables for nothing.

If you never had this problem with the blu-ray player directly connected to the TV, Then why do you think its the cable's?

PCFan · 12-22-2009, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HAMP

If you never had this problem with the blu-ray player directly connected to the TV, Then why do you think its the cable's?

Well when connecting HDMI through my receiver and then to my TV there is a break in the connection. When connecting directly to the TV then it is a solid connection. Also now I have a longer distance for the HDMI signal to travel in addition to the break at the receiver because I'm now using 2 HDMI cables. I just was thinking that higher quality cables matter more when you have a break at an in-between device such as a receiver and if the signal has to travel a longer distance.

HAMP · 12-22-2009, 09:47 AM

When troubleshooting, if you remove something and the problem stops, then what you removed must have been the issue.

You remove the receiver and you must have removed one of the HDMI cables.
This possibly means that one HDMI cable could be bad or it’s the receiver causing the problem.

Have you tried with the other cable to see if it was the problem? Or thought that it might be the receiver?

Maybe you should tell us the receiver model and which model TV you have and that could be the problem itself.

I have read on this forum of certain receivers and certain HDTV's having issues with each other.

Warjack Prime · 12-22-2009, 01:31 PM

I'd recommend a nice Monster HDMI cable. People forget you can buy them on eBay dirt cheap which means you get a quality build with quality shielding for the same price as those cheapies in the store. Check out the eBay prices to see what you think.

I just picked up a brand new 8' Monster M1000 M Series HDMI cable for $33.51 total. That's their top of the line HDMI cable for a fraction of the MSRP.

HAMP · 12-22-2009, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Warjack Prime

I'd recommend a nice Monster HDMI cable. People forget you can buy them on eBay dirt cheap which means you get a quality build with quality shielding for the same price as those cheapies in the store. Check out the eBay prices to see what you think.

I just picked up a brand new 8' Monster M1000 M Series HDMI cable for $33.51 total. That's their top of the line HDMI cable for a fraction of the MSRP.

You could have gotten a 8ft HDMI cable for $4.62 from Monoprice, Now thats a fraction of your price.... lol

Warjack Prime · 12-22-2009, 01:39 PM

That is pretty cheap. lol!

So I just checked out Monoprice and was like, whoa! They look pretty solid. It seems the only advantage Monster has is pretty pictures on their site and really good marketing and they look fancier if you go with the M Series. The Monoprice cables are about a third of even the eBay price I got. Hmmm. I think I've just converted to the Monoprice side.

PCFan · 12-22-2009, 01:50 PM

The HDMI cables I'm using are the ones I bought from Monoprice. I bought the ones with the ferrite cores. Are these good quality cables? Are they adequate for connecting a middle device to a TV such as a receiver or an HDMI switch?

langn08 · 12-22-2009, 01:51 PM

I have the same problem but the issue comes from my Yammy 463 and how it handles the HDMI feed to the TV

phansson · 12-22-2009, 02:49 PM

I agree with HAMP on this, if you remove the receiver and the problem goes away, it isn't the HDMI cable.

tarik · 12-22-2009, 09:31 PM

u have to be careful buying Monster cables from ebay as there are alot of fakes on there!

kingofgrills · 12-22-2009, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HAMP

When troubleshooting, if you remove something and the problem stops, then what you removed must have been the issue.

You remove the receiver and you must have removed one of the HDMI cables.
This possibly means that one HDMI cable could be bad or it’s the receiver causing the problem.

Have you tried with the other cable to see if it was the problem? Or thought that it might be the receiver?

Maybe you should tell us the receiver model and which model TV you have and that could be the problem itself.

I have read on this forum of certain receivers and certain HDTV's having issues with each other.

+1. I would definitely follow Hamp's suggestion on this one very carefully. He's trying to lead you down the right path before you open up your wallet again.

It's all about following a proper process of elimination in order to find the faulty culprit. Without doing that, you won't know for sure the issue is resolved.

Also, as a side note, are there any audio glitches at the moment the white noise appears, or is it purely a video problem?

Moviefan1203 · 12-27-2009, 10:03 PM

I just purchased a Region free player to go along with my Region B player from Amazon.com. I want to know what cables everyone suggests to connect the Blu-ray player to my HDTV? I don't know much about cables, and when I researched online I didn't find very much useful information. Any help would be very much appreciated.

crackinhedz · 12-27-2009, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moviefan1203

I just purchased a Region free player to go along with my Region B player from Amazon.com. I want to know what cables everyone suggests to connect the Blu-ray player to my HDTV? I don't know much about cables, and when I researched online I didn't find very much useful information. Any help would be very much appreciated.

monoprice.com

less than < 15ft get the 28awg

more than > 15ft you might consider the 24awg or 22 awg (these are pretty thick cables, and do not bend easy)

bighouse · 12-28-2009, 06:42 PM

I'm looking at getting one of the monoprice high speed HDMI cables and was wondering if they still need the ferrite cores if they don't come with them, or do I need to pick one up as well?

crackinhedz · 12-28-2009, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bighouse

I'm looking at getting one of the monoprice high speed HDMI cables and was wondering if they still need the ferrite cores if they don't come with them, or do I need to pick one up as well?

Don't worry about ferrite cores...

Moviefan1203 · 12-28-2009, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

monoprice.com

less than < 15ft get the 28awg

more than > 15ft you might consider the 24awg or 22 awg (these are pretty thick cables, and do not bend easy)

Thanks a lot man, I really appreciate it.

TheFactor · 01-02-2010, 06:13 AM

Blue jeans cable is another great place with excellent prices I've bought a lot of cables threw them and they shipped fast too

http://www.bluejeanscable.com/store/...bles/index.htm

TheFactor · 01-02-2010, 06:16 AM

Heres some HDMI cables and speaker wire I picked up from Blue Jeans Cable http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r...s/DSC00561.jpg http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r...s/DSC00578.jpg

12-22-2009, 01:39 PM	#1288
Warjack Prime Senior Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:*Omaha, NE USA PSN Network: WarjackPrime Blu-ray collection:172 Trading Score:2	That is pretty cheap. lol! So I just checked out Monoprice and was like, whoa! They look pretty solid. It seems the only advantage Monster has is pretty pictures on their site and really good marketing and they look fancier if you go with the M Series. The Monoprice cables are about a third of even the eBay price I got. Hmmm. I think I've just converted to the Monoprice side. Last edited by Warjack Prime; 12-22-2009 at 01:49 PM.

12-22-2009, 01:51 PM	#1290
langn08 Expert Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Fox Cities WI Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:373 Trading Score:6	I have the same problem but the issue comes from my Yammy 463 and how it handles the HDMI feed to the TV Last edited by langn08; 12-22-2009 at 02:06 PM.

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12-22-2009, 05:44 AM	#1281
Q? Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Nuuk, Greenland Blu-ray collection:168	All I know is that you should stay away from Monster Cables or anything in that price range, it won't help one bit! Expensive HDMI cables are not better than cheaper ones

12-22-2009, 08:03 AM	#1282
Turnda643 Special Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Victorville, CA Home Theater Gallery:50 4K collection:23 Blu-ray collection:773 Blu-ray reviews:2	Like many others here, I too use cables of all types that I get MonoPrice.com. And I have never had any issues with their products. I suggest you look into them.

12-22-2009, 09:47 AM	#1285
HAMP Banned Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Michigan Home Theater Gallery:13 Blu-ray collection:272 Trading Score:1	When troubleshooting, if you remove something and the problem stops, then what you removed must have been the issue. You remove the receiver and you must have removed one of the HDMI cables. This possibly means that one HDMI cable could be bad or it’s the receiver causing the problem. Have you tried with the other cable to see if it was the problem? Or thought that it might be the receiver? Maybe you should tell us the receiver model and which model TV you have and that could be the problem itself. I have read on this forum of certain receivers and certain HDTV's having issues with each other.

12-22-2009, 01:31 PM	#1286
Warjack Prime Senior Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:*Omaha, NE USA PSN Network: WarjackPrime Blu-ray collection:172 Trading Score:2	I'd recommend a nice Monster HDMI cable. People forget you can buy them on eBay dirt cheap which means you get a quality build with quality shielding for the same price as those cheapies in the store. Check out the eBay prices to see what you think. I just picked up a brand new 8' Monster M1000 M Series HDMI cable for $33.51 total. That's their top of the line HDMI cable for a fraction of the MSRP.

12-22-2009, 01:50 PM	#1289
PCFan Expert Member Member since:Oct 2008 Trading Score:202	The HDMI cables I'm using are the ones I bought from Monoprice. I bought the ones with the ferrite cores. Are these good quality cables? Are they adequate for connecting a middle device to a TV such as a receiver or an HDMI switch?

12-22-2009, 02:49 PM	#1291
phansson Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Arkansas Home Theater Gallery:22 Blu-ray collection:643 Blu-ray reviews:1	I agree with HAMP on this, if you remove the receiver and the problem goes away, it isn't the HDMI cable.

12-22-2009, 09:31 PM	#1292
tarik Active Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Darlington/UK Blu-ray collection:79	u have to be careful buying Monster cables from ebay as there are alot of fakes on there!

12-27-2009, 10:03 PM	#1294
Moviefan1203 Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Pennsylvania, USA Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:45	I just purchased a Region free player to go along with my Region B player from Amazon.com. I want to know what cables everyone suggests to connect the Blu-ray player to my HDTV? I don't know much about cables, and when I researched online I didn't find very much useful information. Any help would be very much appreciated.

12-28-2009, 06:42 PM	#1296
bighouse Active Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009	I'm looking at getting one of the monoprice high speed HDMI cables and was wondering if they still need the ferrite cores if they don't come with them, or do I need to pick one up as well?

01-02-2010, 06:13 AM	#1299
TheFactor Blu-ray Count Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Dec 2009 Location:The Great NorthWest Home Theater Gallery:114	Blue jeans cable is another great place with excellent prices I've bought a lot of cables threw them and they shipped fast too http://www.bluejeanscable.com/store/...bles/index.htm

01-02-2010, 06:16 AM	#1300
TheFactor Blu-ray Count Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Dec 2009 Location:The Great NorthWest Home Theater Gallery:114	Heres some HDMI cables and speaker wire I picked up from Blue Jeans Cable http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r...s/DSC00561.jpg http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r...s/DSC00578.jpg

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