Questions about HDMI cables

[Xxspd88xX]

Hi everyone, I was just wondering if there are anydifferences between HDMI cables. I see some that are HDMI-HDMI3, others HDMI-HDMI6, etc is there a difference between that number tacked onto HDMI? thanks in advance!

 

[Rio Rebel]

No, there can be a difference in the device (hdmi 1.2, 1.3...) but not in the cable. The only difference in the device is that later implementations of HDMI may add functionality - they should still be able to talk with each other through the HDMI interface regardless of the implementation version (although nobody guarantees compatibility because of HDCP...but that's another rant)

 

[jkresh]

are you sure that those numbers arent length (ie the 3 is 3 feet the 6 is 6 feet)? Could you link to a store selling cables with those numbers?

 

[Xxspd88xX]

@ jkresh yea, i was shopping on newegg, and a lot of the hdmi cables i saw made by link depot and amc had the number tacked at the end. ie:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16812105828
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16812105829
one had HDMI-HDMI2 and the other HDMI-HDMI3.

@Rio Rebel, thanks for the info, although i am still quite confused. i will check the manuals on my tv and dvd player and see if they provide any info. from wut youre saying, all HDMI cables are pretty much the same?

 

[Rio Rebel]

Generally speaking, yes. All HDMI cables are the same, in terms of what they should do.

In a very cheap cable, or a very long run (15+ feet), you may see differences in performance. A very cheap cable or very long run may result in dropped signal, no signal, or sparklies.

There are some varying opinions, but most people will tell you that in a typical run (10 feet or less), any standard quality HDMI cable will perform identically to any other. Monster, or other high priced brands, are a waste of money when it comes to HDMI.

 

[fbrdphreak]

I'm planning to get my HDMI from Monoprice - isn't that one of the preferred places for AV cables?

 

[Rio Rebel]

It's preferred because it's the cheapest. I bought mine there. You'll save quite a bit and get a fine quality cable.

 

[fbrdphreak]

Will do - thanks!

 

[themisfit610]

I always tell people that for longer runs - ie more than 12 feet or so, its generally a better idea to go with Component cables, assuming your source allows it. Component has enough bandwidth for 1080p, contrary to popular FUD'd beliefs, and is VERY robust for long runs, assuming you get decent quality cable.

Sure, it's not digital, and it doesn't have audio, but the image quality is very much the same.

~MiSfit

 

[Xxspd88xX]

thanks a bunch guys, your help is much appreciated

 

[drifter106]

Testing of various cables...



Sure enlightened me in regards to what I should buy for my HT.

 

[bitachbutz]

there are no noticable difference. Maybe differences in price??

 

[montypythizzle]

Monster Cables make digital look GOOD!
*ahem* monoprice.com *ahem*

 

[DBL]

Originally posted by: themisfit610
I always tell people that for longer runs - ie more than 12 feet or so, its generally a better idea to go with Component cables, assuming your source allows it. Component has enough bandwidth for 1080p, contrary to popular FUD'd beliefs, and is VERY robust for long runs, assuming you get decent quality cable.

Sure, it's not digital, and it doesn't have audio, but the image quality is very much the same.

~MiSfit

I'd like to see some links. That seems counterintuitive to me.

 

[PurdueRy]

Originally posted by: DBL
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: themisfit610
I always tell people that for longer runs - ie more than 12 feet or so, its generally a better idea to go with Component cables, assuming your source allows it. Component has enough bandwidth for 1080p, contrary to popular FUD'd beliefs, and is VERY robust for long runs, assuming you get decent quality cable.

Sure, it's not digital, and it doesn't have audio, but the image quality is very much the same.

~MiSfit</end quote></div>

I'd like to see some links. That seems counterintuitive to me.

Same here. And the concern with 1080p isn't bandwidth...its HDCP and other forms of content protection not being allowed over the analog connection.