Whats Those Big "Weights" on Each End Of My HDMI Cable? - Blu-ray Forum

DrinkMore · 08-01-2007, 05:35 PM

Curious, I know it has something to do with something. Narrowed it down didn't I

Seriously, what are they? They are new HDMI cables I received and they now have those huge weight things near their ends. Like magnets but they are not. Annoying as hell really.

I am planning on taking them off. Anyone disagree?

crackinhedz · 08-01-2007, 05:40 PM

well without actually being able to see what youre talking about (could you post a link?)

Im thinking its maybe to help keep a secure connection? hdmi cables are notorious for falling out.

Xerious · 08-01-2007, 05:47 PM

they're make them stronger

DrinkMore · 08-01-2007, 05:47 PM

These wretched things..

Xerious · 08-01-2007, 05:49 PM

those aren't weights... they're the balls man...

DrinkMore · 08-01-2007, 05:49 PM

None here, just like all my other HDMI cables.

DrinkMore · 08-01-2007, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xerious

those aren't weights... they're the balls man...

Seriously.. lol

tiger roach · 08-01-2007, 05:52 PM

I believe those are to reduce RFI (Radio Frequency Interference). That is a good thing, so best not to take 'em off.

crackinhedz · 08-01-2007, 05:55 PM

Not knowing exactly, but it looks like a "core filter" similar to one I have to put on my camcorder cable....reduces interference.

Blu_J · 08-01-2007, 05:56 PM

Is it that big of an annoyance?

DrinkMore · 08-01-2007, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu_J

Is it that big of an annoyance?

Yes. They are attached where the cable needs to bend to fit nicely behind the wall mounted tv. Oh well, I will pick up some other ones.

weezlewozzle · 08-01-2007, 06:02 PM

They are magnets. As someone else mentioned they are to reduce possible interference.

Branden · 08-01-2007, 06:02 PM

until someone convinces me otherwise, i think they're just chunks of plastic so that you don't tug a 180° kink near the end of the cable where it most commonly happens.

DavePS3 · 08-01-2007, 06:05 PM

You shouldn't even need those on there really but most HDMI cables are not fire rated for in-wall installation. They usually put those on cables that have lousy sheilding.

WickyWoo · 08-01-2007, 06:06 PM

They're not magnets, they're shielding basically

You can often take them off and move them to a differnt part of the cable

Xerious · 08-01-2007, 06:06 PM

my monster cables don't have 'em... yes, i payed for my monster cables... eat me, i have disposable income

jermwhl · 08-01-2007, 06:07 PM

Ferrite. They are called ferrite chokes. They basically filter noise from electronics.

http://www.patentstorm.us/patents/7057475.html

weezlewozzle · 08-01-2007, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jermwhl

Ferrite. They are called ferrite chokes. They basically filter noise from electronics.

http://www.patentstorm.us/patents/7057475.html

I was told magnets, but this makes a heck of a lot more sense.

crackinhedz · 08-01-2007, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by weezlewozzle

I was told magnets, but this makes a heck of a lot more sense.

well, it is a magnet.

Ferrite cores are used in electronic inductors, transformers, and electromagnets where the high electrical resistance of the ferrite leads to very low eddy current losses. They are commonly seen as a lump in a computer cable, called a ferrite bead, which helps to prevent high frequency electrical noise (radio frequency interference) from exiting or entering the equipment.

08-01-2007, 05:35 PM	#1
DrinkMore Banned Member since:Apr 2007 Location:That's What She Said! Blu-ray collection:140 Blu-ray reviews:7 Trading Score:3	Whats Those Big "Weights" on Each End Of My HDMI Cable? Curious, I know it has something to do with something. Narrowed it down didn't I Seriously, what are they? They are new HDMI cables I received and they now have those huge weight things near their ends. Like magnets but they are not. Annoying as hell really. I am planning on taking them off. Anyone disagree?

08-01-2007, 05:52 PM	#8
tiger roach Special Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Houston, TX Blu-ray collection:141 Blu-ray reviews:1	I believe those are to reduce RFI (Radio Frequency Interference). That is a good thing, so best not to take 'em off. Last edited by tiger roach; 08-01-2007 at 05:55 PM.

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08-01-2007, 05:40 PM	#2
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	well without actually being able to see what youre talking about (could you post a link?) Im thinking its maybe to help keep a secure connection? hdmi cables are notorious for falling out.

08-01-2007, 05:47 PM	#3
Xerious Special Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Washington, DC Blu-ray collection:238 Blu-ray reviews:4	they're make them stronger

08-01-2007, 05:49 PM	#5
Xerious Special Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Washington, DC Blu-ray collection:238 Blu-ray reviews:4	those aren't weights... they're the balls man...

08-01-2007, 05:55 PM	#9
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	Not knowing exactly, but it looks like a "core filter" similar to one I have to put on my camcorder cable....reduces interference.

08-01-2007, 05:56 PM	#10
Blu_J Active Member Member since:Apr 2007 Location:SoCal	Is it that big of an annoyance?

08-01-2007, 06:02 PM	#12
weezlewozzle Member Member since:May 2007	They are magnets. As someone else mentioned they are to reduce possible interference.

08-01-2007, 06:02 PM	#13
Branden Senior Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Calgary, Alberta 4K collection:28 Blu-ray collection:558	until someone convinces me otherwise, i think they're just chunks of plastic so that you don't tug a 180° kink near the end of the cable where it most commonly happens.

08-01-2007, 06:05 PM	#14
DavePS3 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Toronto Home Theater Gallery:56 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	You shouldn't even need those on there really but most HDMI cables are not fire rated for in-wall installation. They usually put those on cables that have lousy sheilding.

08-01-2007, 06:06 PM	#15
WickyWoo Blu-ray Champion Member since:May 2007 Trading Score:2	They're not magnets, they're shielding basically You can often take them off and move them to a differnt part of the cable

08-01-2007, 06:07 PM	#17
jermwhl Special Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Virginia	Ferrite. They are called ferrite chokes. They basically filter noise from electronics. http://www.patentstorm.us/patents/7057475.html

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