HDMI cables
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HDMI cables
So, now that I came into the new times and got a tv.. I was curious about how much (if any) a difference it makes to have a better/higher speed HDMI cable. I have Googled a bit but all I can seem to find is statements on the differences in the specs, which is really awesome since you can read that on the packaging..
I just want to make sure there is a point before I spend 100 dollars on a monster hdmi cable.
I just want to make sure there is a point before I spend 100 dollars on a monster hdmi cable.
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Re: HDMI cables
I am fairly certain that the only time the higher dollar cables are really necessary is if you are going for something over 20'. I remember watching a local news network test them out in their editing studio, and the 2-3 dollar versions were just as good up to 15-20 feet.
Re: HDMI cables
Only spend $100 on a Monster Cable if you are mentally unstable.
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Re: HDMI cables
Get a 6$ cable. You won't know the difference.
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Here is a 2-pack of 5' cables for $5.99 with free shipping
http://dealnews.com/5-Foot-Flat-HDMI-Ca ... 37159.html
http://dealnews.com/5-Foot-Flat-HDMI-Ca ... 37159.html
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monoprice.com
There is no reason to spend more than $10 on a HDMI cable.
There is no reason to spend more than $10 on a HDMI cable.
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That's a great deal with free shipping, Boog.
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Re: HDMI cables
Cool, good to know. I need one that's 9' probably and one 12', I'll check out those sites you guys listed. Thanks!
Re: HDMI cables
Buy cheap ones. It doesn't matter unless long as booger mentioned.
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Re: HDMI cables
Out of curiosity, what does the faster speed (15gbps vs 10.2gbps) help with when it comes to length? I wouldn't think even with a long cord that the time the signal takes to go through the cord would matter that much.
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It means that you should ignore all the Monster marketing bullshit and just buy cheap HDMI cables.
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I'm going to, I was just curious if it was marketing bs or if there was anything to itmiir wrote:It means that you should ignore all the Monster marketing bullshit and just buy cheap HDMI cables.
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Give this a read.
http://www.audioholics.com/education/ca ... ench-tests
http://www.audioholics.com/education/ca ... ench-tests
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Re: HDMI cables
Amazon and NewEgg can be good resources as well, but those are pretty sweet deals listed above.
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Re: HDMI cables
Just head over to the AV Forums if you want to research the monster Cable BS:
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/
It's your one stop source for all things A/V
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/
It's your one stop source for all things A/V
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Winnow wrote:Just head over to the AV Forums if you want to research the monster Cable BS:
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/
It's your one stop source for all things A/V
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Re: HDMI cables
I've bought several HDMI and Network cables from these guys. All of them work great. I love their selection. I was able to buy specific colors and lengths to have everything well organized. If you look at the avsforums, monoprice is pretty much the most recommend place to buy cables from.monoprice.com
There is no reason to spend more than $10 on a HDMI cable.
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