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4K display · 11-15-2006, 08:33 PM

I can't speak from first-hand experience, just going by what I've read. I understand that the video quality difference between a cheap and super expensive HDMI cable should be moot. But what I'm wondering, is a more expensive cable better at handling HDCP/handshake issues than a cheaper one? Has this been discussed anywhere?

Josh · 11-15-2006, 09:18 PM

There shouldn't be. Most of the handshake issues are due to hardware.

phloyd · 11-16-2006, 12:56 AM

The only situation where I would expect 'expensive' cables to do better than 'cheap' ones is for long cable runs.

I would not be surprised that the mroe expensive cables have better signal characterstics but for normal length (like 6ft) runs it should really make no difference.

If you are running longer distances, especially at 1080p 60fps, you should be more concerned.

Also the more expensive cables tend to be prettier

I got a fairly long Monster Cable HDMI on eBay for like $20 and it is quite a work of art (and it works fine too)

11-15-2006, 08:33 PM	#1
4K display Active Member Member since:Sep 2006 Location:Alberta Home Theater Gallery:1 Trading Score:1	HDMI cables I can't speak from first-hand experience, just going by what I've read. I understand that the video quality difference between a cheap and super expensive HDMI cable should be moot. But what I'm wondering, is a more expensive cable better at handling HDCP/handshake issues than a cheaper one? Has this been discussed anywhere?

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11-15-2006, 09:18 PM	#2
Josh Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Sep 2006 Home Theater Gallery:50 4K collection:37 Blu-ray collection:407 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 15 Trading Score:34	There shouldn't be. Most of the handshake issues are due to hardware.

11-16-2006, 12:56 AM	#3
phloyd Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2003 Location:California Trading Score:5	The only situation where I would expect 'expensive' cables to do better than 'cheap' ones is for long cable runs. I would not be surprised that the mroe expensive cables have better signal characterstics but for normal length (like 6ft) runs it should really make no difference. If you are running longer distances, especially at 1080p 60fps, you should be more concerned. Also the more expensive cables tend to be prettier I got a fairly long Monster Cable HDMI on eBay for like $20 and it is quite a work of art (and it works fine too)

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