HDMI cable

[Lima]

Hello peeps.

I was looking at these two cables.

NCIX.com - Buy Ion Cables HDMI-MM-10 HDMI 1.3B M/M 10FT Digital High Quality Video Cable - HDMI-MM-10 In Canada.

NCIX.com - Buy ION Cables Premium 10FT Flat HDMI V1.3 Digital High Quality Video Cable Black - HDMI-MM-10-P In Canada.

They seem to be the same quality, just that one set is flat. I posted to see what you guys think about them. If you guys know that they are good or if I should look elsewhere.

Thanks.

[Zero82z]

Just get whatever is cheapest. With HDMI cables, it doesn't make a difference unless you're dealing with long distances. I suggest you also have a look at Monoprice to see if you find anything there that better suits your needs.

[Caldezar]

Get this one. It's gonna give you the same quality, but it's on sale right now for $4.99 =)

[Zero82z]

Originally Posted by Caldezar

Get this one. It's gonna give you the same quality, but it's on sale right now for $4.99 =)

That cable is also four feet shorter, although if the reduction in length isn't a problem, then it's definitely a better buy.

[Lima]

Thanks for the help guys, much appreciated. Just ordered the 15 ft version of one of the ION cables.

[SugarJ]

Missed this yesterday. I have a couple of those Ion cables, including a flat one. They work just fine for 1080p, unlike some of the other "cheapies" I've bought.

[geokilla]

I thought these cables made no difference? Like a MONSTER HDMI cable at say $50 compared to a regular HDMI cable at $5 would give more or less the same quality.

[SugarJ]

That is true in that they are passing a digital signal, not analog like speaker wire. They are the same if they have the same HDMI rating. In order to pass 1080p properly, you need a HDMI 1.3 cable, not HDMI or HDMI 1.1. Not all those $5 cables are HDMI 1.3 rated. I had one that wouldn't work with my PS3, but would work on my 1080i PVR.

[duffman03]

Originally Posted by geokilla

I thought these cables made no difference? Like a MONSTER HDMI cable at say $50 compared to a regular HDMI cable at $5 would give more or less the same quality.

At 2m or less, there is no difference between the very expensive and very cheap cables. As the cable gets longer, it's possible that the signal could degrade somewhat.

[SugarJ]

Yes, but if the signal degrades, then the cable won't pass the HMDI1.3 or 1.3b rating. You just have to make sure any cable you buy is rated 1.3 if you want to pass 1080p signals. In any case, I'd never spend the money on Monster stuff, it's all marketing BS and 500% markup.