Problem with High End HDMI Cables

[urlawyer]

Just read an article in a high end rag which talks about a problem with expensive HDMI cables. Seems that very expensive HDMI cables are very stiff and heavy, so they can damage the HDMI component chassis connectors. The cable industry is aware of the problem and they are working on a solution but this rag solves the problem with a $3.00 short flexible male/female HDMI cable.

Imagine spending $400.00 to $1500.00 per meter for a HDMI cable and than putting a $3.00 short HDMI cable to preclude damage to your component HDMI input.

Kinda defeats the purpose, don't you think?

[btf1980]

Imagine spending $400.00 to $1500.00 per meter for a HDMI cable

Sorry, I tried to imagine that, and my wallet slapped me. :rofl:

[Hammie]

Sorry, I tried to imagine that, and my wallet slapped me. :rofl:

I agree. I'm happy with my non-expensive HDMI cables. Besides, they make right angle adapters that you can use in case you are having trouble with your cable and a wall mounted TV.

But, yes, I have seen similar write-ups where they mention a still cable can harm an HDMI input on a device. A lot of it can also be from the weight pulling down on the port more then the stiffness of the cable itself.

This is also possible for ANY connector on a device. If the weight pulls the port, then the port can bend and possibly break the connection inside and cause a faulty port.

[impala454]

I have noticed a problem with a lot of HDMI cables (expensive or not) where the connector is too short, and on some devices it will not seat all the way.

[Johnloudb]

Funny how "high-end" cables are often big, heavy things. Sell better that way I suppose.

[JustinGN]

Thus far, my Monoprice HDMI Cables have faithfully served me without a single issue, though their real test will come when I get my new AVR and I'm pumping HD Audio through it too.

In my experience, the short jaunts between components in a rack or average theater setup don't mandate any special HDMI Cables, even when pushing a 1080p60 picture with 24/192 sound. If you're that concerned over losing information over a digital signal in those short runs, buying an inexpensive shielded cable should also be enough (In-Wall Cables and the like).

While I'm beginning to realize that HDMI certainly isn't the best solution we could've come up with to replace Analog, I still stand by the idea that digital isn't susceptible to interference as much as Analog over short runs.

That being said? Try keeping it away from your Power Cords or other interference sources. Couldn't hurt, after all!

[june]

hello all,

in philly last week there was a bad rain / lighting strom. a friends dynex 42' lcd tv would not show a picture via hdmi. "no signal" was the message. both cable box & sony bluray bd-s550. comcact tech has to change the box but got a picture via componet cables. friend swapped sony bluray with a sony upconvert unit. same result, no signal. the dynex tech is coming on wed. but today i'll switch the hdim cable today.

any suggestions???