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OT: Home audio people. Frugal, cheap, home audio people.

Post by niangelo » Tue Mar 08, 2011 5:04 am

OK, so I've been hearing a lot about how forking over a hundred bucks, or even 50 for an hdmi cable is a waste of cash. That Monster is a ripoff, and that diminishing gains render expensive cables a goofy loss.

Let's just assume this is true. How much should I spend then? What cables should I get for my home theater?
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Post by SlovakZombieHero » Tue Mar 08, 2011 5:09 am

Since HDMI cables are dealing with a digital signal, they'll simply work or not work. Quality of components isn't essential as in traditional a/v cables.

I recommend buying the cheapest one you can find that still seems sturdy.
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Post by Neiloler » Tue Mar 08, 2011 9:06 am

http://www.monoprice.com

They've got HDMI cable for $7, that's including shipping. You're welcome. ;) (I've used at least 7 different cables, adapters, etc from these guys and they're all awesome!)

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Post by nguideau » Tue Mar 08, 2011 12:52 pm

Monoprice is great, but if you've got a new TV/Blu-Ray/PS3/etc. that you just cannot wait to hook up, go to Target. Last time I needed an HDMI cable was to hook up my PS3, so I got it at Target because I didn't want to order online and have to wait to get the cable. :) I only paid $15 for a 3' GE brand cable that seems plenty durable to me. Admittedly, Monoprice is still the best deal, especially if you need a longer cable, but if you need instant gratification, this is a cheap but quality solution.
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Post by niangelo » Tue Mar 08, 2011 1:27 pm

You gentleman can always be depended upon. Many thanks.
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Post by chinese fork tie » Tue Mar 08, 2011 7:51 pm

nguideau wrote:Monoprice is great, but if you've got a new TV/Blu-Ray/PS3/etc. that you just cannot wait to hook up, go to Target. Last time I needed an HDMI cable was to hook up my PS3, so I got it at Target because I didn't want to order online and have to wait to get the cable. :) I only paid $15 for a 3' GE brand cable that seems plenty durable to me. Admittedly, Monoprice is still the best deal, especially if you need a longer cable, but if you need instant gratification, this is a cheap but quality solution.
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Post by jackincaves » Tue Mar 08, 2011 11:45 pm

I was sure Amazon was really cheap for HDMI cables and lo and behold, $4.65 delivered. http://www.amazon.com/GOLD-PLATED-Versi ... 785&sr=1-1
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Post by libtech » Thu Mar 10, 2011 4:12 pm

Go to princess auto, they have great cables at great prices! Seriously!

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Post by PopnFresh » Fri Mar 11, 2011 4:15 pm

Theres one issue with cheap HDMI cables, not all are created to the same HDMI spec, an important thing to remember!
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Post by indianDYsummer » Fri Mar 11, 2011 9:11 pm

Neiloler wrote:http://www.monoprice.com

They've got HDMI cable for $7, that's including shipping. You're welcome. ;) (I've used at least 7 different cables, adapters, etc from these guys and they're all awesome!)

Yeah this place is awesome. Especially since I live in California they will overnight stuff to me for less than standard shipping!
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Post by Wendigo » Sat Mar 12, 2011 9:43 pm

Even the best prices already listed are too much. My dad was going to shell out 70+ bucks based on the recommendation of a salesman for one hdmi cable...I told him to look on amazon.ca to see what the cheapest one was. He ended up buying two so that he could A/B them, one for 8$ CAD and the other one was actually 1 cent CAD...that's right, one cent canadian as sold on amazon. He tried them both and of course there is no difference between the cables. :wink:

They still have them:

http://www.amazon.ca/Premium-HDMI-Prote ... 275&sr=8-1

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Post by OrangePaul » Sat Mar 12, 2011 11:45 pm

The latest spec for HDMI over here is V1.4 which i believe suports 3D.
I dont have 3D but my brother got me to try one of these....only cheap too about £4 i think

I didn't think there was much difference at first...mine already had gold plugs etc
But when i stuck my old one back in the colours definitely wernt as vivid...

subtle but noticeable

But yeah why fork out a fortune :)

Some info here
http://www.techradar.com/news/televisio ... now-626951
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