Hdmi Cable Quality

merv43 · 12-17-06, 04:42 PM

Are there difference's in hdmi cable quality? I have been looking at a 6 meter length of hdmi to hdmi cable to go between an hd dvd player and my sony vpl hs51 projector , the cables I have been considering are: Audioquest entry level cable at $99, Monster cable 400 series at $145 and Kimber Kable entry level cable at $160. Any wise wisdom or thoughts? Thanks

Marky_Mark896 · 12-17-06, 04:47 PM

Go to monoprice.com and get it there. Much better prices, and the cables work great. I've bought a few from them.

merv43 · 12-17-06, 04:49 PM

Thanks Marky, I have probably posted this in the wrong area anyway. Thanks for the tip.

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Originally Posted by Marky_Mark896

Go to monoprice.com and get it there. Much better prices, and the cables work great. I've bought a few from them.

miniz · 12-17-06, 10:16 PM

agreed. Stay away from all major rip-off brands. Anything sold in stores, is (sadly) not worth money, cable wise that is. There is ZERO advantage to buying a monster brand cable.

cheezycheech · 12-18-06, 12:10 AM

Hi guys, didn't want to start a new thread so I'll post here. Can anyone tell me what are the differences between these two cables at monoprice.com? aside from $ which one is better and why? thanks!

http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...ormat=2&style=

http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...ormat=2&style=

Marky_Mark896 · 12-18-06, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by cheezycheech

Hi guys, didn't want to start a new thread so I'll post here. Can anyone tell me what are the differences between these two cables at monoprice.com? aside from $ which one is better and why? thanks!

http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...ormat=2&style=

http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...ormat=2&style=

The more expensive one uses larger conductors 24AWG compared to 28AWG for the cheaper one. Either will probably work fine for short runs, but I did buy the more expensive one for $17. I was just a little leary of the smaller conductor one. Even the expensive one is inexpensive compared to monster and other brands though, and it works great.

cheezycheech · 12-18-06, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Marky_Mark896

The more expensive one uses larger conductors 24AWG compared to 28AWG for the cheaper one. Either will probably work fine for short runs, but I did buy the more expensive one for $17. I was just a little leary of the smaller conductor one. Even the expensive one is inexpensive compared to monster and other brands though, and it works great.

thanks, i think i will go with the 24awg ones.

dknelson · 12-29-06, 08:01 AM

I just got my Sony KDS 60A2000 a couple of weeks ago. Dish Network came out and changed my system over to the HDTV/DVR box and I'm simply amazed at the picture. They connected it with the RCA cables. I can't imagine the picture getting any better but decided to try the HDMI connection. The prices at CC and Radio Shack blew me away....

I came back here, did a search, found these cables at Monoprice. I just ordered a 6 ft. cable and want to thank everybody here for the recommendations. I still don't see how it can possibly improve on the great picture that I have but at this price, it won't disappoint me so bad if it doesn't.

miniz · 12-29-06, 01:20 PM

"They connected it with the RCA cables."

I hope not! RCA= composite. I hope you meant to say component. If they used composite (wouldn't be surprised) then you will notice a BIG difference in PQ. Either way HDMI is the best you can get.

Ratman · 12-29-06, 01:34 PM

Component cables are terminated with RCA connectors also. So, RCA is not = to composite (or audio cables).

dknelson · 12-29-06, 05:01 PM

Sorry .... I wasn't very clear. They DID use the component connections but they are RCA type connectors. At any rate, the HDMI cable is on the way.

kin0kin · 12-29-06, 06:47 PM

The monoprice cable is exactly what I bought off ebay...and heck the build quality is no worse than, if not better!, those Philips/RCA HDMI cable found in Walmart which retails for 3-5 times the price.

dknelson · 01-17-07, 06:00 PM

I did receive my cable from Monoprice and am completely pleased with the cable and their fast shipping. That being said, I can't honestly say that I see any advantages over the picture that I was getting with the component connections. I am not sorry that I bought it. It is a much cleaner install. Maybe a more discriminating viewer can tell the difference but I can't.

Negative 1 · 01-17-07, 06:13 PM

www.firefold.com

fast, cheap and excellent quality

bfoster · 01-17-07, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Negative 1

www.firefold.com

fast, cheap and excellent quality

Maybe so, but are they an AVS Sponsor?

GeekGirl · 01-17-07, 07:50 PM

There's a brand new AVS forum just for HDMI. Check out the on-going Monster Cable vs. monoprice.com battle in this thread: http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=786727 The ranting seems to have abated, plenty of good info to read.

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merv43 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: american fork, UT Posts: 307	Hdmi Cable Quality Are there difference's in hdmi cable quality? I have been looking at a 6 meter length of hdmi to hdmi cable to go between an hd dvd player and my sony vpl hs51 projector , the cables I have been considering are: Audioquest entry level cable at $99, Monster cable 400 series at $145 and Kimber Kable entry level cable at $160. Any wise wisdom or thoughts? Thanks __________________ merv

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Marky_Mark896 AVS Special Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Outside Bowling Green, Ohio Posts: 2,132	Go to monoprice.com and get it there. Much better prices, and the cables work great. I've bought a few from them. __________________ It's not just a hobby, it's an obsession...

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miniz OFFICAL HOME OF HDTV Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Small Town X, HDTV Land Posts: 2,221	agreed. Stay away from all major rip-off brands. Anything sold in stores, is (sadly) not worth money, cable wise that is. There is ZERO advantage to buying a monster brand cable. __________________ "PLEASE HELP STOP HDTV ABUSE! FEED YOUR HDTV AN HD SIGNAL!"

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cheezycheech Advanced Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 598	Hi guys, didn't want to start a new thread so I'll post here. Can anyone tell me what are the differences between these two cables at monoprice.com? aside from $ which one is better and why? thanks! http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...ormat=2&style= http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...ormat=2&style=

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miniz OFFICAL HOME OF HDTV Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Small Town X, HDTV Land Posts: 2,221	"They connected it with the RCA cables." I hope not! RCA= composite. I hope you meant to say component. If they used composite (wouldn't be surprised) then you will notice a BIG difference in PQ. Either way HDMI is the best you can get. __________________ "PLEASE HELP STOP HDTV ABUSE! FEED YOUR HDTV AN HD SIGNAL!"

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dknelson New Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 7	I just got my Sony KDS 60A2000 a couple of weeks ago. Dish Network came out and changed my system over to the HDTV/DVR box and I'm simply amazed at the picture. They connected it with the RCA cables. I can't imagine the picture getting any better but decided to try the HDMI connection. The prices at CC and Radio Shack blew me away.... I came back here, did a search, found these cables at Monoprice. I just ordered a 6 ft. cable and want to thank everybody here for the recommendations. I still don't see how it can possibly improve on the great picture that I have but at this price, it won't disappoint me so bad if it doesn't.

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Ratman AVS Special Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Collingswood, N.J. Posts: 8,233	Component cables are terminated with RCA connectors also. So, RCA is not = to composite (or audio cables).

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dknelson New Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 7	Sorry .... I wasn't very clear. They DID use the component connections but they are RCA type connectors. At any rate, the HDMI cable is on the way.

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kin0kin n00b TV hunter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 61	The monoprice cable is exactly what I bought off ebay...and heck the build quality is no worse than, if not better!, those Philips/RCA HDMI cable found in Walmart which retails for 3-5 times the price.

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dknelson New Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 7	I did receive my cable from Monoprice and am completely pleased with the cable and their fast shipping. That being said, I can't honestly say that I see any advantages over the picture that I was getting with the component connections. I am not sorry that I bought it. It is a much cleaner install. Maybe a more discriminating viewer can tell the difference but I can't.

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Negative 1 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 19	www.firefold.com fast, cheap and excellent quality

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GeekGirl Señora Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Yardley, PA Posts: 1,509	There's a brand new AVS forum just for HDMI. Check out the on-going Monster Cable vs. monoprice.com battle in this thread: http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=786727 The ranting seems to have abated, plenty of good info to read.