Thread: Which HDMi Cable?

Hi,

Do the more expensive HDMi cables offer a much better quality than the budget no name ones. I need 3 x 5m cables a few friends have recommended Chord cables.

Does anyone have any Advice ?

Thanks in advance.

MarkD

There's not really any difference. If your device is internet capable, like a Bluray player or wifi enabled tv, then you should get the ones that support ethernet.

Here's what I got from Amazon:
Amazon.com: BlueRigger High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet 6.6 Feet (2m) - Supports 3D and Audio Return [Latest Version]: Electronics

Inexpensive, works perfectly, multiple lengths available. Brand name means nothing.

Wickedlysane, Thanks mate ill pop onto to amazon and have a look at them

you're welcome. good luck.

Marketing would have you believe otherwise. I'd agree that there probably is a difference between the 50 cent cable from amazon and the 10 million dollar cable from monster, but it is most likely negligible.

I use monoprice.com for all of my cables. Super cheap and top of the line quality.

Theyre pretty much all the same

I used to design cables.

There is a difference in cables. But there are only a few things to look for.

You want gold plated connections. Why? while silver is a better conductor, it tarnishes just like any other metal. Gold will not tarnish. Over time, they will build up, which will cause poor signal/signal loss.

As for what is under the rubbber/coating... while silver would be the best, anything is good here. Just check the gauges. Too thin might affect it, but generally not. At least for HDMI.

We just tested a few HDMI cables, and found no differences from the $100 dollar cables, to the $10 ones. they all passed the signals at the same speeds, same gauge wires, same materials, just some looked more flashy then the others.

as some one else said, I too use monoprice.


I use any of the 24awg(american wire gauge) ones, with gold plugs

I also use monoprice. by far the best prices and tons of sizes and different applications.

Just don't buy Monster Cable...