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HDMI cables

i_got_a_mohawk

i_got_a_mohawk

Feb 9, 2005
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Just wondering if some people here could help me out.

Looking at HDMI cables for my brothers PS3 setup (he's currently using composite cables).

He was wondering if it is worth while getting one of the more expensive cables (~£30) or getting one of the cheaper ones (£5-£10).

My instinct is saying that the cheaper ones will work just as well as the expensive ones (as long as it isn't falling apart cheap). (just like with our instrument cables).

Anyone have any pointers on the matter?
 
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One thing everyone should realize is that the markup for cables is ridiculous. I worked at Best Buy for a summer and the company would buy a cable for less than $2 and sell it for $40. Cable is cable, there is no difference..companies will just jack up the price because unsuspecting victims think they are getting better quality
 
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jokn388 said:
One thing everyone should realize is that the markup for cables is ridiculous. I worked at Best Buy for a summer and the company would buy a cable for less than $2 and sell it for $40. Cable is cable, there is no difference..companies will just jack up the price because unsuspecting victims think they are getting better quality
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big stores charge more for cables because they also sell expensive tvs. When you put down more than a grand on a tv, whats another hundred or two for the cabling?
 
#10
Spending any more than $10 or $15 (equivalent?) on a 6ft and under HDMI cable is not worth it.

You almost have to order online to get that price unfortunately. Electronics stores will try to sprinkle magic dust and convince you that gold connectors and 5 types of shielding are going to make a difference over 3ft... take it as BS and buy online. Best Buy sells 6ft HDMI cables for $130 - a complete scam IMO.
 
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Armueller2001 said:
I heard about a side by side comparison of a coathanger vs. a $100 monster cable, and none of the audio/videophiles could pick out the difference.

http://consumerist.com/362926/do-coat-hangers-sound-as-good-monster-cables
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Take that for what it's worth...not much. Monster cable is not considered a decent cable by audiophile standards. It's mostly lamp cord with a nice fancy cover and packaging.

But there is a difference in quality when it comes to speaker cable. I'm not gonna try and open up a can of worms here.....but comparing a coat hanger to Monster is like comparing apples to apples.

Cheers,
BT
 
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Brick Top said:
Take that for what it's worth...not much. Monster cable is not considered a decent cable by audiophile standards. It's mostly lamp cord with a nice fancy cover and packaging.

But there is a difference in quality when it comes to speaker cable. I'm not gonna try and open up a can of worms here.....but comparing a coat hanger to Monster is like comparing apples to apples.

Cheers,
BT
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I just thought it was funny that Monster's are so damn expensive but are about the same as a coat hanger lol
 
#18
MJ5150 said:
The expensive ones sound better and give you a much better picture. I would never spend less than $75 for an HDMI cable. The better quality is obvious. Those who disagree have bad vison and poor hearing.

:D

-Mike
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Too a point I hear ya. But there are bargains to be found. The HDMI cable I got with my Oppo when I ordered direct from them is very high quality....and I couldn't tell a difference between it and a boutique cable a friend brought over. I do notice a very slight difference in picture quality from the oppo cable and a cheapo cable...but slight. I don't use HDMI for audio...so no comment there.

Cheers,
BT
 
#19
HDMI cables help you connect HDMI devices to other devices for easy data transfer and sharing. Do some research online, ask friends and family for opinions, and find out what your options are. Because if you don’t, you’ll end up not only wasting money but being called names by some guy on the Internet.
These cables are made of high grade material which promises high performance and durability.
 
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OliverTwist said:
HDMI cables help you connect HDMI devices to other devices for easy data transfer and sharing. Do some research online, ask friends and family for opinions, and find out what your options are. Because if you don’t, you’ll end up not only wasting money but being called names by some guy on the Internet.
These cables are made of high grade material which promises high performance and durability.
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I have to ask, what prompted you to dig up an eight-year-old thread to inform us all of this? Do you work for the linked website...?
 

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