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New projector/uhd player - what cables?

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Upgrading to an Epson 5050UB and a panasonic DP-UB9000. Currently running an denon avr-x4000. Projector is about 30' from the receiver and the UB9000. What HDMI should I buy? Fiber? Copper? 2.2? I'm confused....lol....thanks in advance for your help. I dont want to cheap out on the cables. I know enough to know it's important. Also dont want to overspend
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Upgrading to an Epson 5050UB and a panasonic DP-UB9000. Currently running an denon avr-x4000. Projector is about 30' from the receiver and the UB9000. What HDMI should I buy? Fiber? Copper? 2.2? I'm confused....lol....thanks in advance for your help. I dont want to cheap out on the cables. I know enough to know it's important. Also dont want to overspend
The basic rule of thumb is this:

For 4k HDR runs under 20' or so, a Premium High Speed HDMI cable (QR label) should work just fine for HDMI 2.0 specifications.

For 4k HDR runs over 20' or so, a hybrid fiber cable (Ruipro4k) should work just fine for HDMI 2.0 specifications. However, hybrid fiber cables are not cheap so be prepared.

At 30', it is highly recommended that you run your cabling in a conduit, unless you have easy access to the cable. Running conduit is the ONLY way to future proof your cabling. Connection technology always lags behind video technology so you need to plan ahead for the probability that you will be changing your cables sometime in the future. Using conduit (1.5" - 2.0") allows for easy and safe installation of your cables and makes it easier to control bend radius, which can be detrimental to 4k HDR signals. Add a pull string for future pulls and you're all set.

The most reliable connection is a direct one, source to sink, with no adapters, extenders, wall plates, switches, etc in-between. Hybrid fiber cables are active, so they will draw a minimal amount of power from the sink HDMI input. Sometimes you may need to install an in-line voltage inserter but I would try first without the voltage inserter and see how it goes.
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Assuming you have a cable in place give that a go before you assume it will not work for you.

Joe
Assuming you have a cable in place give that a go before you assume it will not work for you.

Joe
Good advice.
Assuming you have a cable in place give that a go before you assume it will not work for you.

Joe

Ok thanks! Juts didnt know enough about cables to know if the need to be capable of HDR or whaetever. Seems I should replace my older Denon because it is not rated to pass HDR.......didn't know if it was the same for cables
Ok thanks! Juts didnt know enough about cables to know if the need to be capable of HDR or whaetever. Seems I should replace my older Denon because it is not rated to pass HDR.......didn't know if it was the same for cables
The Premium High Speed HDMI cable are tested and certified by HDMI.org to meet all HDMI 2.0 hardware specifications (which includes 4k HDR). The QR label is affixed for authenticity. No cable is guaranteed to work 100% of the time for every setup. But with the Certified cables, at least you know they were tested and certified by HDMI.org, the folks who got us in this HDMI mess in the first place. Any cable mfr can submit their cables for testing by an ATC (Authorized Testing Center) so you can find some good prices from different resellers for the Premium cables. Just look for the "Premium" designation and the QR label.

The hybrid fiber cables (Ruipro4k), being as they are active, are tested by an ATC but can not receive the certification designation and the QR label. They do get very favorable and positive reports by AVS members so you shouldn't have any issues with them for HDMI 2.0 as well.

If you haven't upgraded your cables in a couple of years, it might be a good idea to upgrade them as well. What you already have may work so just try them when you can. If you purchased them before HDMI 2.0 was introduced they may not be good enough for 4k HDR. Just try and see what happens before you invest in new cables. If it were me, I'd just look at your cable distance and then decide if copper or fiber will work for you and buy new cables to use with that shiny new receiver ;). Don't forget the conduit!
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The Premium High Speed HDMI cable are tested and certified by HDMI.org to meet all HDMI 2.0 hardware specifications (which includes 4k HDR). The QR label is affixed for authenticity. No cable is guaranteed to work 100% of the time for every setup. But with the Certified cables, at least you know they were tested and certified by HDMI.org, the folks who got us in this HDMI mess in the first place. Any cable mfr can submit their cables for testing by an ATC (Authorized Testing Center) so you can find some good prices from different resellers for the Premium cables. Just look for the "Premium" designation and the QR label.

The hybrid fiber cables (Ruipro4k), being as they are active, are tested by an ATC but can not receive the certification designation and the QR label. They do get very favorable and positive reports by AVS members so you shouldn't have any issues with them for HDMI 2.0 as well.

If you haven't upgraded your cables in a couple of years, it might be a good idea to upgrade them as well. What you already have may work so just try them when you can. If you purchased them before HDMI 2.0 was introduced they may not be good enough for 4k HDR. Just try and see what happens before you invest in new cables. If it were me, I'd just look at your cable distance and then decide if copper or fiber will work for you and buy new cables to use with that shiny new receiver ;). Don't forget the conduit!


Thanks again! Cables are 5 years old. I went with 10 meter Ruipro for recevier to projector and premium certified from monoprice for device (Ps4/UB9000/Xbox) connection to receiver
Thanks again! Cables are 5 years old. I went with 10 meter Ruipro for recevier to projector and premium certified from monoprice for device (Ps4/UB9000/Xbox) connection to receiver
That should work. Just remember there are no 100% guarantees. Let us know.
And keep in mind the RuiPro4K cables are directional!!!

Joe
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