Which 25' HDMI cable to get - Page 2 - Blu-ray Forum

fatediesel · 08-18-2009, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by forsberg21

Lou, do they have these at monoprice?

Looks like they do, links below. I assume there is no loss of quality by using these adapters. I recently bought a 25' HDMI cable from Monoprice and knew it would be stiff and although I don't think it will be a problem I might buy a couple of these adapters just to be safe.

http://www.monoprice.com/products/su...&cs_id=1041907

xneox · 08-18-2009, 03:22 PM

The right-angle adapters are great. I have one from Monster that I'm using with a BJC cable. I also have a Monster Cable HDMI that has a right-angle end. That one is my favorite. More companies need to start making them this way.

BLindsay · 08-18-2009, 05:48 PM

What would be the worst that could happen if i got the cheaper more flexible cable?

Pondosinatra · 08-18-2009, 06:05 PM

I heard that using anything other than a clothes hanger wire is a waste of money...

Hammie · 08-18-2009, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by forsberg21

Lou, do they have these at monoprice?

Yes, I have Product #3733. I have noticed no degradation of picture.

brett_day · 08-18-2009, 06:20 PM

honestly though the 25" cable i got from monoprice is not that hard to bend, it is actually quite flexible. it is sitting behind my tv nicely on the wall, have had zero problems with it......i'm not concerned with it in the slightest

brett_day · 08-18-2009, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by BLindsay

What would be the worst that could happen if i got the cheaper more flexible cable?

in all honesty....nothing. the thicker guage wires are usually for in wall installations (correct me if i am wrong) and the only reason they are thicker is so that they can meet building codes and so on, there will be no gain in performance from having a thicker cable

xneox · 08-18-2009, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by brett_day

the only reason they are thicker is so that they can meet building codes and so on

Actually, this is incorrect. For low voltage applications, thicker gauge is for less signal loss. In-wall/building code considerations have more to do with the thickness & type of insulation on the cable...not the wire gauge inside.

BLURAYSONYES · 08-18-2009, 07:57 PM

Just buy the dual HDMI wall plates that can be used over Cat 5. Then from the wall plates use thinner and more flexible HDMIs from Monoprice. Problem solve.

syncguy · 08-20-2009, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by louhamilton

Or get a right angle adapter. I have this on my TV so my cable is not putting pressure between the TV and wall.

This is a good idea. Where can you get such adapters.

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08-18-2009, 03:22 PM	#22
xneox Expert Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Hartford, CT	The right-angle adapters are great. I have one from Monster that I'm using with a BJC cable. I also have a Monster Cable HDMI that has a right-angle end. That one is my favorite. More companies need to start making them this way.

08-18-2009, 05:48 PM	#23
BLindsay Power Member Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:MA Home Theater Gallery:59 4K collection:9 Blu-ray collection:25 Trading Score:12	What would be the worst that could happen if i got the cheaper more flexible cable?

08-18-2009, 06:05 PM	#24
Pondosinatra Blu-ray Champion Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Calgary, Alberta Home Theater Gallery:45 Trading Score:2	I heard that using anything other than a clothes hanger wire is a waste of money...

08-18-2009, 06:20 PM	#26
brett_day Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Moore, Oklahoma Home Theater Gallery:18 Blu-ray collection:45 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	honestly though the 25" cable i got from monoprice is not that hard to bend, it is actually quite flexible. it is sitting behind my tv nicely on the wall, have had zero problems with it......i'm not concerned with it in the slightest

08-18-2009, 07:57 PM	#29
BLURAYSONYES Banned Member since:May 2007 Location:Irvine, CA Blu-ray collection:157	Just buy the dual HDMI wall plates that can be used over Cat 5. Then from the wall plates use thinner and more flexible HDMIs from Monoprice. Problem solve.

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