HDMI cables $12 or $250?
01-18-2009, 09:32 PM
#1
HDMI cables $12 or $250?
Ever wondered what the difference is between the $12 and the $250 HDMI cables? Have a look at this...
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Turns out there is absolutely no difference in picture or sound quality at all.
CBC.ca - Marketplace | Packing the Deal
Turns out there is absolutely no difference in picture or sound quality at all.
01-18-2009, 10:16 PM
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It's way harder to disrupt a digital signal because it's a square wave that only represent 0 (0-2v) and 1 (3-5v) VS analog it carry the full spectrum and noise can affect the quality of the signal. That's why even the cheapest HDMI cable (as long it respect the standard) will give you the same results than the one at 100+$
On the other hand, for sound quality analog with good interconnect will beat an average digital DAC but that's another debate...
01-18-2009, 10:19 PM
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For my HTPC is use the RGB with a coax HD-15 25' cable and you cant see the difference. HDMI is good but plain old analog can give the same result when using the right equipement.
01-21-2009, 06:32 AM
#8
this is true. Im not saying that you can't get the same quality by anymeans, but when it comes to a simple all in one cable, hdmi is the way to go, less headaches and even a drunk *** could figure it out!! lol. Also I bought a 6' Hdmi cable from Canada computers $19 after everything said and done!
01-21-2009, 07:41 AM
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this is true. Im not saying that you can't get the same quality by anymeans, but when it comes to a simple all in one cable, hdmi is the way to go, less headaches and even a drunk *** could figure it out!! lol. Also I bought a 6' Hdmi cable from Canada computers $19 after everything said and done!
