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Post by redog on Mar 1, 2015 8:51:16 GMT -5
Quote from an article;
“In terms of picture quality there’s no difference,” explains Jeff Park, Senior Technical Manager for HDMI Licensing, LLC, “It’s digital, so it’s all or nothing.”
So the short answer is no. If you think a more expensive cable is going to deliver a better picture, then you’re mistaken.
“Whether you have a $100 cable or a $5 cable, if they meet the same specification requirements there should be no difference,” says Jeff, “From a technical point of view they are exactly the same.”
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Post by vcautokid on Mar 1, 2015 10:14:45 GMT -5
Shielding and the connectors matter the most to me. If it passes the data right. Golden. I wouldn't spend $$$$$$$$$s though. Better places for the $$$$$$$ to go.
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Post by bootman on Mar 1, 2015 10:50:27 GMT -5
For PQ, yes as long as the data gets from point A to point B it doesn't matter. However some applications do require more than $5 cables if you want a more reliable connection. Example: I would spend some extra money on a well built cable that is a long run and hidden in the wall vs buying a no brand $5 cable of the same length. But I'm not doing it in the quest for a "better" picture, just a more trouble free one.  The connectors are important. I like locking ones since HDMI always seem to work their way loose over time. (Or maybe I'm always swapping things around.  ) |
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Post by redog on Mar 1, 2015 10:52:41 GMT -5
For PQ, yes as long as the data gets from point A to point B it doesn't matter. However some applications do require more than $5 cables if you want a more reliable connection. Example: I would spend some extra money on a well built cable that is a long run and hidden in the wall vs buying a no brand $5 cable of the same length. But I'm not doing it in the quest for a "better" picture, just a more trouble free one. The connectors are important. I like locking ones since HDMI always seem to work their way loose over time. (Or maybe I'm always swapping things around. ) He does go on to say exactly the same thing. There is better Qaulity material, just not better Qaulity picture or sound. |
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Post by DYohn on Mar 1, 2015 11:04:41 GMT -5
PREEE-cisely.
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Post by lionear on Mar 1, 2015 12:36:35 GMT -5
Well, he would say that, wouldn't he? That's his job - to keep people paying the licensing fee.
Don't worry, when the next standard emerges, people will be shocked at the limitations of HDMI. That's the way tech works. Anyone remember SPS network protocol?
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Post by Loop 7 on Mar 1, 2015 14:48:57 GMT -5
I just spent a few minutes looking at price lists from those "elite" cable manufacturers and once can spend $9,000 on an HDMI cable.
We all buy things with questionable value but come on.
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Post by stiehl11 on Mar 1, 2015 14:53:25 GMT -5
Fools and their money are lucky enough to get together in the first place...
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