Should I buy another hdmi cable - Blu-ray Forum

christopher2200 · 06-17-2008, 04:04 AM

I have a Sony KDL-46V3000 LCD TV. When I bought my Sony BDPS300 blu ray player I bought the Monster Cable Ultra 1000 HDMI cable. Would it be worth buying the Monster M Series M1000 HDMI cable to replace the other.

crackinhedz · 06-17-2008, 04:06 AM

6ft HDMI cable

...its not worth buying a Monster HDMI cable at all (unless you can get one heck of a deal).

crackinhedz · 06-17-2008, 04:10 AM

if you already bought the cable, why the need to replace it?

christopher2200 · 06-17-2008, 04:12 AM

Was wondering if it would make a difference in picture quality

crackinhedz · 06-17-2008, 04:13 AM

no difference.

christopher2200 · 06-17-2008, 04:15 AM

Glad I asked someone else.The salesman at Best Buy
was trying to get me for another $150.

crackinhedz · 06-17-2008, 04:18 AM

Quote:

The salesman at Best Buy
was trying to get me for another $150.

next time tell him where to shove it...

hagar852 · 06-17-2008, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

next time tell him where to shove it...

+1000

My_Two_Cents · 06-17-2008, 12:43 PM

How old is the cable you currently have, and do you still have the receipt? If it's within the return window, take it back!

ZackL · 06-17-2008, 12:45 PM

Just enjoy your TV and stop worrying.

MacDaddyOJack · 06-17-2008, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by christopher2200

I have a Sony KDL-46V3000 LCD TV. When I bought my Sony BDPS300 blu ray player I bought the Monster Cable Ultra 1000 HDMI cable. Would it be worth buying the Monster M Series M1000 HDMI cable to replace the other.

I have that same tv and I have two HDMI cables. I have a monoprice 6ft 1.3a cable(~$22) and a monster M1000 cable($150). They look EXACTLY the same. Don't get fooled by the hype like I did, the quality of the cable does not matter with digital signals.

tron3 · 06-17-2008, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by christopher2200

Glad I asked someone else.The salesman at Best Buy
was trying to get me for another $150.

This reminds me of years ago when a girl at my old job asked me about fixing her computer. Even after much consultation on my part AS THE I.T. GUY OF THE FIRM she decided to listen to the sales guy who said she needed a new computer.

This flabbergasted me. I told her I have no interest here except to fix your computer at little to no cost to you. The sales guy is looking to make a sale off you. She still bought the new computer.

Sometimes I don't even want to help people anymore. The slick salesman undoes any good the honest I.T. guy does.

BluFunk · 06-17-2008, 02:15 PM

I started reading this site a few months ago ,after Im bought the "HIGH SPEED 1080P -SONY HDMI" ! I got it at Target for 60bucks . Lucky I still had recipt and packaging ! Got the 3 color coded HDMI's I needed

for about 25bucks on monoprice.com ,what a deal !

Edh63 · 06-17-2008, 02:20 PM

Tell him to shove it in his crackinhole!

Lucy Diamond · 06-17-2008, 02:38 PM

Everyone pretty much covered it.

Monoprice.com = stupid cheap and wicked quality.

I don't even understand these NON COMISSION bestbuy sales people trying to push overpriced crap on people!?!?!?

At least at places like Guitar Center, you know that they are trying to sell you
a 400.00 Hamer home Depot special because they get 35% on it, but BestBuy
blows me away with those BS cables. There is absolutely NOTHING in it for them and they just try to bleed you for sport.

Like that dude from Newjack City said:

"You killin yo owwwwwwwwwwwwwn peeeeeeeeeeople!!!"

Odds are your system is fine.

Enjoy in good health,

Omegaice · 06-17-2008, 07:26 PM

Greetings,
I recently purchased a BDP-S300 & so far I am content with it. After updating the firmware to 3.90 I stumbled on this wonderful site in hopes to get my Blu-ray experiance to where I want it to be. Anyways, my question pertains to the usage of HDMI & Optical cables. Currently, I have my S300 connected via HDMI to my Sony STR-DG720 (AVR) which is then connected via HDMI to my SONY KDL52W4100. I have a 5.1 speaker set-up. The picture and sound is stunning! However, I've been reading that it MIGHT be better to utilize a Tosi-Link to transmit sound to my AVR. Also what are the optimal settings in regards to audio oput for the S300. Any advice given will be greatly appriciated! Thanks!

_____________________
Sony BDP-S300 FW 3.90
Sony KDL52W4100 52" 1080p
Sony STR-DG720
Kenwood Series L/R Front, Center, L/R Surround
Kenwood 12" Subwoofer
Time Warner HD

crackinhedz · 06-17-2008, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by omegaice

I've been reading that it MIGHT be better to utilize a Tosi-Link to transmit sound to my AVR. Also what are the optimal settings in regards to audio oput for the S300. Any advice given will be greatly appriciated! Thanks!

HDMI cable is all you need for audio.

The quality will reach its full potential...Optical (Toslink) is limited.

Set S300 to LPCM.

My_Two_Cents · 06-17-2008, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

HDMI cable is all you need for audio.

The quality will reach its full potential...Optical (Toslink) is limited.

Set S300 to LPCM.

Unfortunately, with your current setup, neither your player nor your AVR can decode the new HD audio codecs. Still, to get the best sound with what you've got, listen to that guy above. He knows what he's talkin' about.

Omegaice · 06-17-2008, 08:17 PM

Thank you! I figured as such with the capabilities of HDMI. Anyways, thanks again!

Dogslyf · 06-20-2008, 11:56 PM

walmart.com sells a 3 meter (aprox. 10 ft.) HDMI for $20+free "Site To Store" shipping.
For future reference, there is nothing special or better about Monster cables, except their outrageously high price. Don't feel bad about buying the cable though. Those BB guys (and gals) sell tons of unnecessary Monster cables to uninformed customers. When it comes to HD stuff always do your research first. Never, ever walk into BB or CC and say, "I don't really know much about ..." That's like sharks smelling blood in the water. (Imagine the Jaws theme).
Enjoy your BD experience and educate yourself. This forum is a great place to do that.

06-17-2008, 04:04 AM	#1
christopher2200 Active Member Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray collection:282	Should I buy another hdmi cable I have a Sony KDL-46V3000 LCD TV. When I bought my Sony BDPS300 blu ray player I bought the Monster Cable Ultra 1000 HDMI cable. Would it be worth buying the Monster M Series M1000 HDMI cable to replace the other.

06-17-2008, 02:15 PM	#13
BluFunk Member Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Syracuse,NY	Listen to these guys ! I started reading this site a few months ago ,after Im bought the "HIGH SPEED 1080P -SONY HDMI" ! I got it at Target for 60bucks . Lucky I still had recipt and packaging ! Got the 3 color coded HDMI's I needed for about 25bucks on monoprice.com ,what a deal !

06-17-2008, 07:26 PM	#16
Omegaice Blu-ray Duke Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Burleson, TX. 4K collection:109 Blu-ray collection:427 Trading Score:24	BDP-S300 Set Up Advice Greetings, I recently purchased a BDP-S300 & so far I am content with it. After updating the firmware to 3.90 I stumbled on this wonderful site in hopes to get my Blu-ray experiance to where I want it to be. Anyways, my question pertains to the usage of HDMI & Optical cables. Currently, I have my S300 connected via HDMI to my Sony STR-DG720 (AVR) which is then connected via HDMI to my SONY KDL52W4100. I have a 5.1 speaker set-up. The picture and sound is stunning! However, I've been reading that it MIGHT be better to utilize a Tosi-Link to transmit sound to my AVR. Also what are the optimal settings in regards to audio oput for the S300. Any advice given will be greatly appriciated! Thanks! _____________________ Sony BDP-S300 FW 3.90 Sony KDL52W4100 52" 1080p Sony STR-DG720 Kenwood Series L/R Front, Center, L/R Surround Kenwood 12" Subwoofer Time Warner HD

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06-17-2008, 04:06 AM	#2
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	6ft HDMI cable ...its not worth buying a Monster HDMI cable at all (unless you can get one heck of a deal).

06-17-2008, 04:10 AM	#3
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	if you already bought the cable, why the need to replace it?

06-17-2008, 04:12 AM	#4
christopher2200 Active Member Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray collection:282	Was wondering if it would make a difference in picture quality

06-17-2008, 04:13 AM	#5
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	no difference.

06-17-2008, 04:15 AM	#6
christopher2200 Active Member Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray collection:282	Glad I asked someone else.The salesman at Best Buy was trying to get me for another $150.

06-17-2008, 12:43 PM	#9
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	How old is the cable you currently have, and do you still have the receipt? If it's within the return window, take it back!

06-17-2008, 12:45 PM	#10
ZackL Senior Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Ontario, Canada	Just enjoy your TV and stop worrying.

06-17-2008, 02:20 PM	#14
Edh63 Senior Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Wimberley, TX	Tell him to shove it in his crackinhole!

06-17-2008, 02:38 PM	#15
Lucy Diamond Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 Location:The Tomb of Annihilation 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:3	Everyone pretty much covered it. Monoprice.com = stupid cheap and wicked quality. I don't even understand these NON COMISSION bestbuy sales people trying to push overpriced crap on people!?!?!? At least at places like Guitar Center, you know that they are trying to sell you a 400.00 Hamer home Depot special because they get 35% on it, but BestBuy blows me away with those BS cables. There is absolutely NOTHING in it for them and they just try to bleed you for sport. Like that dude from Newjack City said: "You killin yo owwwwwwwwwwwwwn peeeeeeeeeeople!!!" Odds are your system is fine. Enjoy in good health,

06-17-2008, 08:17 PM	#19
Omegaice Blu-ray Duke Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Burleson, TX. 4K collection:109 Blu-ray collection:427 Trading Score:24	Thank you! I figured as such with the capabilities of HDMI. Anyways, thanks again!

06-20-2008, 11:56 PM	#20
Dogslyf Active Member Member since:May 2008	walmart.com sells a 3 meter (aprox. 10 ft.) HDMI for $20+free "Site To Store" shipping. For future reference, there is nothing special or better about Monster cables, except their outrageously high price. Don't feel bad about buying the cable though. Those BB guys (and gals) sell tons of unnecessary Monster cables to uninformed customers. When it comes to HD stuff always do your research first. Never, ever walk into BB or CC and say, "I don't really know much about ..." That's like sharks smelling blood in the water. (Imagine the Jaws theme). Enjoy your BD experience and educate yourself. This forum is a great place to do that.

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