HDMI Cable

[Homura]

Not sure if this is the right spot; so if it's not, sorry. Anyhow, I am in the middle of getting my new audio set up for my entertainment center and am completely changing where the a/v equipment is. Everything (ps3, computer, nintendo, cable) will be running in through the pioneer vsx-1018 when it comes out in June. From there, I need an HDMI cable that will be about 35 feet long to my panasonic projector. Do I need an HDMI v1.3 cable if its just going for video to the projector, or will http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2 do fine? If I should go with 1.3, does anyone have a suggestion with what one to go with; monoprice doesn't get any 1.3 in until the end of the month.

[blindcat87]

www.bluejeanscable.com

Chris

Originally Posted by Homura

Not sure if this is the right spot; so if it's not, sorry. Anyhow, I am in the middle of getting my new audio set up for my entertainment center and am completely changing where the a/v equipment is. Everything (ps3, computer, nintendo, cable) will be running in through the pioneer vsx-1018 when it comes out in June. From there, I need an HDMI cable that will be about 35 feet long to my panasonic projector. Do I need an HDMI v1.3 cable if its just going for video to the projector, or will http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2 do fine? If I should go with 1.3, does anyone have a suggestion with what one to go with; monoprice doesn't get any 1.3 in until the end of the month.

[rogman]

Originally Posted by Homura

Not sure if this is the right spot; so if it's not, sorry. Anyhow, I am in the middle of getting my new audio set up for my entertainment center and am completely changing where the a/v equipment is. Everything (ps3, computer, nintendo, cable) will be running in through the pioneer vsx-1018 when it comes out in June. From there, I need an HDMI cable that will be about 35 feet long to my panasonic projector. Do I need an HDMI v1.3 cable if its just going for video to the projector, or will http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2 do fine? If I should go with 1.3, does anyone have a suggestion with what one to go with; monoprice doesn't get any 1.3 in until the end of the month.

Many, many people on this forum are big on Monoprice cables. I've never used them, but their prices are hard to ignore. I bought all my HDMI cables (35' to projector, and shorter ones for my cable box/PS3 to receiver connections) from Bettercables.com. I'm sure someone will say I got ripped off, but that's OK. Although companies like Monster and Bose charge a premium for their name, and I'd never use them, to a certain extent, I believe you get what you pay for. I'm very happy with the cables from bettercables. They're thick, well manufactured, and of very high quality. I figured why would I spend 8k on home theater equipment, then connect it with low-budget cable. I appreciate what Monoprice is trying to do, and understand why many would go with them, however I guess I'm not completely sold on them yet.

[guitarist155]

i would most certainly go with the series-1 from bluejeanscable.com they have been tested as some of the best for hdmi over distance, i am running a 40 foot one and i don't have any problems. amazing build quality too

[Aaron]

Kinda off topic, but here's what I think about HDMI.

/*rant*/
HDMI sucks, regardless or what brand of cable you use. It does a great job transfering the video and audio, but it is a complete engineering disaster. The damn things come disconnected every time somthing barely touches it. Every time I try to load a disc in my PS3, the cable comes out.
/*rant*/

[moviefan]

Originally Posted by Aaron

Kinda off topic, but here's what I think about HDMI.

/*rant*/
HDMI sucks, regardless or what brand of cable you use. It does a great job transfering the video and audio, but it is a complete engineering disaster. The damn things come disconnected every time somthing barely touches it. Every time I try to load a disc in my PS3, the cable comes out.
/*rant*/

I have all HDMI interconnects, and have never had a cable come loose. Mine came from cobaltcable.com.
I agree that the HDMI plugs need improvement. Toslink audio cables plug in with a satisfying snap ... why not HDMI?

[Pelican170]

i agree also with the cable coming out. just happened to me last night actually...

[Rapstah]

Originally Posted by Aaron

Every time I try to load a disc in my PS3, the cable comes out.

Oh, I know what your problem is. You plugged the HDMI cable into the disc slot.

[Homura]

Back to the basic question, should I get HDMI v1.3 for transmitting to http://www.projectorpeople.com/proje...?itemid=23153? I am passing just the video obviously, and don't know if I will see the difference on a 35 foot cable between the 1.2 and 1.3 because I haven't compared them.


Edit. Spoke with the people at projectorpeople, where I bought the projector, and they said there would be no noticable difference. Went with the 1.2 from monoprice. Thanks guys.