Hey there guys. Basically Ive got an Infocus IN72 setup in my room with an oppo upconverting dvd player and a HiDef DVR unit from cogeco.

Both of my video units can accept both HDMI and Component as HD signals I believe [correct me if im wrong]
Obviously only having 1 HDMI and 1 Component input on the infocus im left either to by the proprietary Infocus hdmi cable [m1 connection] or 1 of each of the component or hdmi.

The placement of the Units in my room is the conundrum leaving me with a couple options. However, the way the speakers are setup and the lengths of speaker cables limits me from moving my reciever anywhere. The DVD player and DVR unit COULD go wherever. Im trying to set this room up best bang for buck. The in72 is at the back of the room and the receiver is at the front. If i put the video units half way inbetween i can buy shorter runs of video and IC but will need 2 of each. If i put the video units with the reciever I dont need to buy IC just video cables to run about 20-25 feet to the in72. If i put the video units with the projector Im fine for video cables but would require 2 long runs of optical and digital coax.

Keeping in mind setup having everything at the front is by far the easiest as i already have a component stand at the front. Putting the video units half way would require another stand and more fiddling and 4 new cables [i dont have video or audio long enuf maybe 1 12foot component]. Finally if i put all units at the back with the in72 I will need to buy a stand or make some supports from the wall. Any suggestions??

Having them at the front makes the most sense to me but alot of HDMI cables at a budget i have heard have issues with runs this long. Not sure about monoprice which is where ill be buying all my cables but im not about to spend 600 dollars on a cable so if anyone has tried the 25 foot run of HDMI or M1 or component cables let me know how they look compared to your shorter runs. Im looking to best video quality before anything else.

Thanks guys


Justin

I tested a monoprice 75ft hdmi run (22 gauge) and it worked fine with a ps3 to a sony and toshiba hdtv. Switched to a port saver + 75ft cable and it didn't work with the toshiba but still worked with the Sony.

Tested the same with 25ft hdmi runs (22 gauge) and it worked with the toshiba even with the port saver. I don't think you will have any problems with the 25ft cable.

I am about to order a 24 gauge 50' HDMI cable from Monoprice for my Sharp Z3000 PJ? Any issues? I will be using the new Monoprices 4 x 1 switcher.

I have two 50 ft Monoprice HDMI cables. One from my rack to the projector and another from the rack to my LCD in the bar. Both have worked flawlessly. You can't beat them for the price.

Bud

I have two 50 ft Monoprice HDMI cables. One from my rack to the projector and another from the rack to my LCD in the bar. Both have worked flawlessly. You can't beat them for the price.

Bud
What gauge Bud? Could this (http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10240&cs_id=1024002&p_id=2110&seq=1&format=2&style=) be the one you are using?

It was either that one or this one:

http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10240&cs_id=1024001&p_id=2678&seq=1&format=2&style=

I would go with the cheaper. You can verify it works without actually running it through the wall.

Bud

I recently purchased two 50' 22 gauge silver-plated HDMI runs with 4 port savers. Everything worked fine without a hitch. I should be snaking them through the walls and basement sometime this week.

I would go with the cheaper. You can verify it works without actually running it through the wall.

BudI was trying to decide the same thing. My take is that one would have to use the cable to see if it works. If it doesn't work, I don't think I can return it to Monoprice since I used it. Also, If they DID let me return it, I still would have paid for shipping in both directions and then have to order the 'better' cable. For the difference in price, I probably would order the better cable in the 1st place and avoid the hastle.

That's my thinking but I respect other points of view.

When I ordered the 24 AWG I didn't notice that the price difference was minimal. If I did, I would have ordered the 22 AWG. They have already shipped mine so it's kind of late for me. If it doesn't work though, I would return it promptly and reorder the 22 AWG or just go with bluejeans cable.

Alex, I'm not saying you are wrong. Thinner cables are easier to run if they work adequately. I am just saying that with any unknown, there is risk involved that can be elliminated for a premium. On the Monoprice website, the HDMI Tin-Plated Copper 22AWG - 50ft cable (http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10240&cs_id=1024001&p_id=2804&seq=1&format=2&style=) is $53.64. The HDMI Tin-Plated Copper 24AWG - 50ft Cable (http://www.monoprice.com/products/subdepartment.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10240&style=) is $42.74. The difference is exactly $10.90, which I call minimal.

Since it cost $8.62 to ship either cable, if the 24AWG cable works, you save $10.90. However, if the 24AWG doesn't work and you re-order the 22AWG, it will cost about $6.00 to ship it back and another $8.62 in shipping for the replacement cable, for a net additional cost, over ordering the 22AWG in the first place, of $14.42, plus lost time.

Since you already ordered it, this is all moot of course. I hope it works.

Please post whether it does work since I'd like to know for reference.

BTW, Blue Jean's 24AWG HDMIs are more expensive than Monoprice's 22AWG.