Which HDMI cable should I use

Jackstraw76 · 01-03-07, 10:09 AM

Hello, I am a definite newbie with all this new technology as well as with this site, but am getting a new home theater system installed tomorrow, so I'm excited to learn more. The question I have is regarding HDMI cables, and if one is necessarily better than another. Specifically, I am going to need one that's 15 feet in length since my TV is going to be a decent distance away from the receiver. Here's my set-up that I am getting installed tomorrow:
Sony 46" XBR2 LCD
Yamaha RX-V1600 Receiver
DVD- Sony DVP-MS75H
Definitive 5.1 Surround Sound Speakers

I currently purchased the Audioquest HDMI-X 4.5 meters, but am now considering using a Monster M1000 16 feet instead.

Could you please let me know if one of these HDMI cables will affect picture/sound quality more than the other? I tried finding some reviews comparing the two, but didn't see any.

I'll be using Audioquest HDMI-X 1 meter cables to hook up my Comcast cable box and DVD player to the receiver.

I really appreciate any input/suggestions you may have! Thanks!

11001011 · 01-03-07, 10:17 AM

I get all my cables from Pacific Cable

HDMI-1 1 Meter (3 Ft. 3 In.) HDMI Male to HDMI Male Digital Cable $28.00
HDMI-5 5 Meter (16 Ft. 3 In.) HDMI Male to HDMI Male Digital Cable $42.00

You should doubble check that Comcast cable box. Mine has component video and DVI ouputs but no HDMI

Jackstraw76 · 01-03-07, 10:22 AM

Thanks for that info. Yeah, I checked the Comcast box and it does have an HDMI outlet. I also asked the electronic store I got the stuff from, which is ABT Electronics in northern Chicago.

My concern is that I've heard some people say the connection could get lost once the HDMI cable gets to a certain length and 15 feet is pretty long.

Thanks again!

Penarin · 01-03-07, 04:05 PM

Blue Jeans Cable makes some nice stuff too. Under their HDMI section, they talk about lenghts and such.

bllreed · 01-03-07, 11:24 PM

A decent HDMI cable should be roughly the width of RG6 coax, maybe a little thicker. Stay away from very thin, cheap looking cables but don't waste money
on extremely expensive cables. A good cable will have low attenuation and no
crosstalk, where applicable. As was previously said, don't think an expensive cable
sounds better because it's supposed to. That's the marketing mind game out to drain your wallet. 15' isn't too long for HDMI provided you have a decent cable and
it's not routed improperly, like too close to high output RF sources, motors, florescent lights, etc. Good luck!

rob316 · 01-03-07, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bllreed

A decent HDMI cable should be roughly the width of RG6 coax, maybe a little thicker. Stay away from very thin, cheap looking cables but don't waste money
on extremely expensive cables. A good cable will have low attenuation and no
crosstalk, where applicable. As was previously said, don't think an expensive cable
sounds better because it's supposed to. That's the marketing mind game out to drain your wallet. 15' isn't too long for HDMI provided you have a decent cable and
it's not routed improperly, like too close to high output RF sources, motors, florescent lights, etc. Good luck!

Since HDMI is all Digital I do not think it would suffer from attenuation I believe only Analog suffers from this, I may be wrong though. I purchase my cables from our Forum Sponser MonoPrice great cable great price.

Rob

louthewiz · 01-04-07, 02:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 11001011

I get all my cables from Pacific Cable

HDMI-1 1 Meter (3 Ft. 3 In.) HDMI Male to HDMI Male Digital Cable $28.00
HDMI-5 5 Meter (16 Ft. 3 In.) HDMI Male to HDMI Male Digital Cable $42.00

You should doubble check that Comcast cable box. Mine has component video and DVI ouputs but no HDMI

You paid too much for your cables.

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Jackstraw76 New Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 2	Which HDMI cable should I use Hello, I am a definite newbie with all this new technology as well as with this site, but am getting a new home theater system installed tomorrow, so I'm excited to learn more. The question I have is regarding HDMI cables, and if one is necessarily better than another. Specifically, I am going to need one that's 15 feet in length since my TV is going to be a decent distance away from the receiver. Here's my set-up that I am getting installed tomorrow: Sony 46" XBR2 LCD Yamaha RX-V1600 Receiver DVD- Sony DVP-MS75H Definitive 5.1 Surround Sound Speakers I currently purchased the Audioquest HDMI-X 4.5 meters, but am now considering using a Monster M1000 16 feet instead. Could you please let me know if one of these HDMI cables will affect picture/sound quality more than the other? I tried finding some reviews comparing the two, but didn't see any. I'll be using Audioquest HDMI-X 1 meter cables to hook up my Comcast cable box and DVD player to the receiver. I really appreciate any input/suggestions you may have! Thanks!

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bllreed Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: DC Metro area Posts: 17	A decent HDMI cable should be roughly the width of RG6 coax, maybe a little thicker. Stay away from very thin, cheap looking cables but don't waste money on extremely expensive cables. A good cable will have low attenuation and no crosstalk, where applicable. As was previously said, don't think an expensive cable sounds better because it's supposed to. That's the marketing mind game out to drain your wallet. 15' isn't too long for HDMI provided you have a decent cable and it's not routed improperly, like too close to high output RF sources, motors, florescent lights, etc. Good luck! __________________ Bll

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Jackstraw76 New Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 2	Thanks for that info. Yeah, I checked the Comcast box and it does have an HDMI outlet. I also asked the electronic store I got the stuff from, which is ABT Electronics in northern Chicago. My concern is that I've heard some people say the connection could get lost once the HDMI cable gets to a certain length and 15 feet is pretty long. Thanks again!

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Penarin Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 77	Blue Jeans Cable makes some nice stuff too. Under their HDMI section, they talk about lenghts and such.