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July 31, 2019, 03:00 PM #1mauidanGuest
HDMI Cables
Is it worth upgrading the HDMI cable from the cable box to the TV?
If so, any recommendations?
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July 31, 2019, 03:33 PM #2
Re: HDMI Cables
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July 31, 2019, 04:25 PM #3
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Re: HDMI Cables
The cable TV box will likely not pass 4k. Thats why what you have been using still works. You can always get a new HDMI premium cable from monoprice that will be good for 4k if you ever need it. Fairly inexpensive and good quality (as you already know)
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July 31, 2019, 10:25 PM #4
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It's been my experience that HDMI cables matter as much as any other. Even where I didn't think it mattered like with kids TV or game consoles the cheap ones are not reliable. And way back when I bought my Marantz, out of the box it didn't sound like it did in the store set up, avoiding the whole story, bottomline a quality HDMI fixed the issue.
I use Tributaries for HDMI which is a nice price point, I think I paid like $30 or $35.00 for my 4k version. Which for some reason is cheaper than the prior versions I'm using in the 1080p set up. I've never had one go bad.
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August 1, 2019, 04:56 PM #5
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Yes, it was very obvious on HDMI upgraded cable. I’m running 3 Pioneer Elite Plasma that must be 10-12 years old and after power, cables and grounding look simply amazing
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May 24, 2020, 10:32 PM #6
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What material is the HDMI cable made of? If it is fiber material, the price will be more expensive, but the picture will be clearer.
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May 24, 2020, 11:10 PM #7
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July 26, 2020, 09:28 PM #8
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January 1, 2021, 12:18 AM #9
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HDMI Cables
A few months ago I upgraded to a 4K projector.
I upgraded my short HDMI cables to 4K monoprice cables.
But I had an older and long in-wall cable (25 feet long also from Monoprice) that I was not sure would pass 4K.
Much to my surprise (and delight), that older cable worked with 4K so I did not have to replace it.
Before buying new cables, test to see if your existing HDMI cables work. The new cables are tested to make sure that they meet the newest standards, but old cables may still work depending on built quality.
Keep in mind that HDMI cables either work or they don’t. If they cannot pass the 4K signal you will get artifacts, freeze, or blackouts. So if none of that is happening, rather than buying expensive cables, spend your money on professional calibration of your displays. That would be money well spent.
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February 11, 2021, 05:14 PM #10
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I went with Audioquest Cinnamon 48
Speakers- Dynaudio Contour 1.8 Mk II, Amp - Pass Labs X150.5, Preamp - Cary SLP-03, Turntable - Music Hall MMF-9.3, Cartridge - Goldring Eroica LX, Phono PreAmp - Sutherland Insight, Digital Playback - Rotel RCD-1072, DAC - Bryston BDA-1, Headphones - Sennheiser HD-600, and HiFiMan HE-560, Headphone Amp - Channel Island VHP-2
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February 12, 2021, 11:24 AM #11
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I think it maters more the overall quality of your TV and cable box and service provider and your system in general. Get a cable that supports your current system.. I've spent hundreds on HDMI cables and I always come back to a cable from either Blue Jean Cable or Monoprice. Inside, an HDMI cable has 19 individual wires connected to 19 pins, each designed for a specific job, but these are effectively just bits of metal designed to conduct an electrical signal. It’s important to note that there’s absolutely no processing in the cable and, as far as the wires go, they could be carrying a picture, audio or anything else. I say buy a cable that supports the specifications of your TV, cable box, BR etc.. which is most likely the HMDI standard 2.0 which pretty much supports most of our gear but the new Standard which is HDMI 2.1 is backward compatible, but your gear needs to support it to get the most out of it. . But again, try it first in your own system.
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February 12, 2021, 01:04 PM #12
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Speakers- Dynaudio Contour 1.8 Mk II, Amp - Pass Labs X150.5, Preamp - Cary SLP-03, Turntable - Music Hall MMF-9.3, Cartridge - Goldring Eroica LX, Phono PreAmp - Sutherland Insight, Digital Playback - Rotel RCD-1072, DAC - Bryston BDA-1, Headphones - Sennheiser HD-600, and HiFiMan HE-560, Headphone Amp - Channel Island VHP-2
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February 14, 2021, 11:58 AM #13
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February 14, 2021, 01:54 PM #14
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Re: HDMI Cables
At this point, this is no reason to buy anything but Belden Bonded-pair HDMI cables.
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February 14, 2021, 04:35 PM #15
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Re: HDMI Cables
I understand that Audioquest was caught with their hands in the pot previously with regards to HDMI cables.
Audioquest HDMI Audio Rigged Demo Exposed and Addressed in Open Letter
Audioquest HDMI Audio Rigged Demo Exposed and Addressed in Open Letter | Audioholics Home Theater Forums
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February 14, 2021, 08:14 PM #16
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I upgraded my HDMI cable from the cable box to the receiver and from the receiver to the TV. I wonder if there is a difference?
Speakers- Dynaudio Contour 1.8 Mk II, Amp - Pass Labs X150.5, Preamp - Cary SLP-03, Turntable - Music Hall MMF-9.3, Cartridge - Goldring Eroica LX, Phono PreAmp - Sutherland Insight, Digital Playback - Rotel RCD-1072, DAC - Bryston BDA-1, Headphones - Sennheiser HD-600, and HiFiMan HE-560, Headphone Amp - Channel Island VHP-2
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February 15, 2021, 11:34 AM #17
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