What HDMI cable???

nitr02007

Completely agree with build quality possibly being an issue.

There's also a slight case for buying a more expensive cable to future proof it somewhat. A cheap cable is able to cope with the current HD signal but if the resolution increases (or possibly inclusion of 3D) in the future would they be able to cope then?

phillh79

kwikbreaks wrote: »

somebody claims they need to be oxygen free copper possibly plutonium cored

I prefer kryptonite cored with adamantium connections.

You will never have a problem with it then.

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almillar you are right there but don't forget that these fancy cables from branded manufacturers could also be made badly leading to picture breakup or complete loss.

Rather than pour money into these cables consider those made by manufacturers and advertisers that arn't so well known. For example I have bought cables from Mark Grant before and they are fantastic quality.

If I was looking for a HDMI cable to use on a long run or to mount in wall/floor then I would purchase one from him or 'Blue Jeans', but would probably buy x2. With something like a HDMI cable could you really afford the hassle of ripping apart a room if it fails? This is worst csae scenario but is something worth bearing in mind.

SOME more expensive HDMI cables will give you better construction and reliability over distance. But these points can vary wildely with manufacturers.

For most people a bog standard cheapy from a supermarket should be fine and I'm more than happy with the +8 cables I have that I have in my system and spare. Most were free or off ebay and some of them were probably made in the same factory in the east.

I prefer kryptonite cored with adamantium connections.I prefer kryptonite cored with adamantium connections.

So 2008, I prefer 'Dark Matter' treated cables that have been 'worm hole' burned in by Russ Andrews himself from his space ship.

kwikbreaks

> With something like a HDMI cable could you really afford the hassle of ripping apart a room if it fails?

Who on earth would need to? You simply install ducting and run the cable through it. If the cable fails use the old one to draw a new one through.

nitr02007

Who on earth would need to? You simply install ducting and run the cable through it. If the cable fails use the old one to draw a new one through.

Phew - that's decided then - just buy the cheapest HDMI cable you can.:T

If it doesn't work at 1080p then take it back and get a refund as its faulty.

phillh79

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So 2008, I prefer 'Dark Matter' treated cables that have been 'worm hole' burned in by Russ Andrews himself from his space ship.

Could you use 2 balls of red matter to create a pair of singularities and send the connnection through the resulting hole? I'm sure that could fix the time lag problem you have with sky. :rotfl:

nitr02007

phillh79 wrote: »

Could you use 2 balls of red matter to create a pair of singularities and send the connnection through the resulting hole? I'm sure that could fix the time lag problem you have with sky. :rotfl:

Wouldn't that send your TV signal back in time and create a whole new timeline and/or series of Star Trek? :rotfl:

mluton

I have 3 Cables I use for my PS3 and 3 tv's around the house.

1st one I bought was £49.99
2nd one I bought was £5.00
3rd one was £2.50

All gold plated. The expensive one does give a better picture at 1080 resolution, but at 720, its hard to tell.

The difference I have found is with the sound, the expensive cable gives a better sound.

This is me being picky and a tech freak though.

Is it worth buying expensive cable's. I would say yes but only on a cinema build where is quality your after. For eveyday use anything will do.

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phillh79 wrote: »

I spent £40 on a 1m IXOS cable, you might think thats pricey but I move my blu-ray player between rooms quite a lot so I want a cable thats going to be durable enough to last.

Fair enough, but unless my £5 cable breaks 8 times, i'll still prefer a cheaper cable

When 3D tv comes along (next few years I expect), i suspect the cost of a TV will dwarf the cost of the cable.

phillh79

ringo_24601 wrote: »

Fair enough, but unless my £5 cable breaks 8 times, i'll still prefer a cheaper cable

When 3D tv comes along (next few years I expect), i suspect the cost of a TV will dwarf the cost of the cable.

Id buy 2 or 3 so when it does break you don't have to run out to the shop to get a replacement.