HDMI cables - what's the difference? - Blu-ray Forum

Ponosdad · 10-23-2008, 05:58 AM

I'm getting ready to hook up my new tv, PS3 and blu-ray player this weekend. I'm looking around at cables, and I see there are all kinds to choose from. 14 gauge to 28 gauge, and other ratings. Is any of this a big deal? I don't want to spend more than about 40 or 50 bucks for each one. Can I get good cables for that price? Does the gauge matter that much?

Grubert · 10-23-2008, 09:09 AM

Regarding cables, the smaller the gauge number (the "xxAWG"), the thicker it is. But anyway, with HDMI cable runs under 10ft, any cable of decent construction will do the job.

Monoprice cables are highly rated among enthusiasts.

For more information, see the sticky thread on HDMI cables here: https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=33168

Ponosdad · 10-24-2008, 04:41 AM

Thanks Grubert. I checked out Monoprice. Very helpful.

JJ · 10-24-2008, 04:53 AM

Good god, there's 14 gauge HDMI cable?!

ixlegitballinxl · 10-24-2008, 05:11 AM

yep, for in wall installation, i have a 20ft hdmi cable...it's a pain to move it around...very stiff

Ponosdad · 10-25-2008, 05:46 AM

So can I assume that 28 gauge is good enough for a 6 or 8 ft. cable?

WriteSimply · 10-25-2008, 05:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ponosdad

So can I assume that 28 gauge is good enough for a 6 or 8 ft. cable?

Yes. Get those cables from Monoprice and enjoy.

fuad

nbxfan · 10-25-2008, 05:40 PM

Agree with monoprice.com. Great site, have purchased multiple times and, they also back there product up. Had to replace a cable they sent that was bad, and they sent another one immediately. Great customer service.

robertroy7 · 11-08-2008, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by nbxfan

Agree with monoprice.com. Great site, have purchased multiple times and, they also back there product up. Had to replace a cable they sent that was bad, and they sent another one immediately. Great customer service.

is HDMI 1.3 the highest quality right now? or is there one better? thanks

JimShaw · 11-08-2008, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by robertroy7

is HDMI 1.3 the highest quality right now? or is there one better? thanks

That is what you are looking for. I don't quite remember the price but I purchased from Monoprice and paid around $6.

robertroy7 · 11-08-2008, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JimShaw

That is what you are looking for. I don't quite remember the price but I purchased from Monoprice and paid around $6.

ok thank you

10-23-2008, 05:58 AM	#1
Ponosdad Junior Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Orange County, California	HDMI cables - what's the difference? I'm getting ready to hook up my new tv, PS3 and blu-ray player this weekend. I'm looking around at cables, and I see there are all kinds to choose from. 14 gauge to 28 gauge, and other ratings. Is any of this a big deal? I don't want to spend more than about 40 or 50 bucks for each one. Can I get good cables for that price? Does the gauge matter that much?

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10-23-2008, 09:09 AM	#2
Grubert Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jan 2006 Blu-ray collection:573 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:2	Regarding cables, the smaller the gauge number (the "xxAWG"), the thicker it is. But anyway, with HDMI cable runs under 10ft, any cable of decent construction will do the job. Monoprice cables are highly rated among enthusiasts. For more information, see the sticky thread on HDMI cables here: https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=33168

10-24-2008, 04:41 AM	#3
Ponosdad Junior Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Orange County, California	Thanks Grubert. I checked out Monoprice. Very helpful.

10-24-2008, 04:53 AM	#4
JJ Blu-ray Count Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Miami, FL Home Theater Gallery:99 4K collection:619 Blu-ray collection:1293 DVD collection:31 Digital collection:5 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:203	Good god, there's 14 gauge HDMI cable?!

10-24-2008, 05:11 AM	#5
ixlegitballinxl Banned Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Magic Kingdom, FL Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:631 Trading Score:22	yep, for in wall installation, i have a 20ft hdmi cable...it's a pain to move it around...very stiff

10-25-2008, 05:46 AM	#6
Ponosdad Junior Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Orange County, California	So can I assume that 28 gauge is good enough for a 6 or 8 ft. cable?

10-25-2008, 05:40 PM	#8
nbxfan Special Member Member since:May 2008 Location:Anaheim, CA Blu-ray collection:246 Blu-ray reviews:12 Trading Score:15	Agree with monoprice.com. Great site, have purchased multiple times and, they also back there product up. Had to replace a cable they sent that was bad, and they sent another one immediately. Great customer service.

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