Inexpensive HDMI Cables

5,050 Views | 84 Replies | Last: 10 yr ago by AgDrumma07
Boro Ag 2000
How long do you want to ignore this user?
AG
I searched, but couldn't find the link to the website that sells inexpensive HDMI cables.

Any help would be appreciated.
SJEAg
How long do you want to ignore this user?
AG
http://www.monoprice.com
adamsbq06
How long do you want to ignore this user?
AG
i get them for like $6 at work....
boredatwork08
How long do you want to ignore this user?
AG
I was talking to my roommate who works at Circuit City. Has been for a long time. He has seen people come in with problems after using cheap HDMI cables like the ones you find at monoprice.

Many times their cables or even the socket on their tv or component have blown out because the cheaper ones cannot handle the amount of info being sent.

So word of wisdom, careful about buying cheap cables. Make sure you have a warranty that will cover it.
schmendeler
How long do you want to ignore this user?
AG
i've got some component and s video cables i bought from monoprice, they are great
tfunk02
How long do you want to ignore this user?
AG
quote:
I was talking to my roommate who works at Circuit City.


Seriously, if you're going to try to spread bs, you might want to provide a link or at least better info than "my roommate that works at blah blah blah".

A cheaper monoprice cable will not cause any problems with your set. The worst possible outcome is that the cable doesn't work. It will not hurt your set or your component in any way. If you want to know the true difference between expensive Monster Cable and a Monoprice "cheap" cable read this article...
http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/hdmi-cable-battlemodo/the-truth-about-monster-cable-part-2-268788.php

There is a difference (sometimes), but for most users at normal cable run lengths there is no difference at the current resolutions/frame rates used today.
SpicewoodAg
How long do you want to ignore this user?
AG
quote:
Many times their cables or even the socket on their tv or component have blown out because the cheaper ones cannot handle the amount of info being sent.



Complete horsesh*t. Your friend is just reciting what the CC people told him to use as FUD about cables. You notice how skinny the little copper wires are in these cables? That's because they have to carry signals smaller than telephone signals. Your friend ought to blow it out his.....
SJEAg
How long do you want to ignore this user?
AG
Gotta agree with Spicewood. I've never seen a negative review in regards to monoprice's hdmi cables. If their stuff didn't work (much less blowing out people's expensive equipmen)t, it would be all over the internet. CC and Best Buy just hate losing out on their 1000% markup items.
Boro Ag 2000
How long do you want to ignore this user?
AG
I just ordered four 6' cables shipped from monoprice for less than one 3' Philips cable at walmart. Thanks to everyone for their input.
akaggie05
How long do you want to ignore this user?
AG
quote:
blown out because the cheaper ones cannot handle the amount of info being sent

quote of the day
PooDoo
How long do you want to ignore this user?
AG
I've ordered 4 HDMI's from monoprice and have never had a problem with over a year of use.

I've also ordered cell phone batteries & a Wii-mote recharger kit that have all worked great.
WHOOP!'91
How long do you want to ignore this user?
AG
I found the HDMI connector totally blown off the back of the back of my TV and something that looked like a mix of battery acid and alien blood oozing from the back of my TV after only a week of using monoprice cables. I guess all of the data couldn't get through, and just like crimping a water hose, the pressure build-up was too much. I am going to lose my apartment deposit for sure now, because the HDMI connector was propelled through several walls from the intense pressure.

Yeah, that makes perfect sense.
SJEAg
How long do you want to ignore this user?
AG
Hey, all those 0s and 1s mean serious business...
BQ2001
How long do you want to ignore this user?
AG
quote:
I guess all of the data couldn't get through, and just like crimping a water hose, the pressure build-up was too much.


I can't tell you how many Cisco routers I have gone through after hooking a generic cable. I should have used Monster Ethernet cables.
phildickinson1
How long do you want to ignore this user?
My monoprice HDMIs work great too. Blown out...ha
Madman
How long do you want to ignore this user?
AG
holy shiznit what a load of bs.
TTUClint
How long do you want to ignore this user?




btw - google image search for moran = very nice
Tormentos
How long do you want to ignore this user?
AG
I get my cables from www.bluejeanscable.com. Couldn't be happier, they have excellent quality cables for the price.
Garrelli 5000
How long do you want to ignore this user?
AG
Yes, I came home to find my living room wall in the neighbors backyard and my plasma on the couch.

I've heard this is only if you are watching something like Transformers or porn though, so it shouldn't be a problem for...wait, this is a serious problem.

[This message has been edited by Adam Ag 98 (edited 11/30/2007 5:36p).]
Post removed:
by user
LitreBoy
How long do you want to ignore this user?
AG
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0052SCU8U/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
TexasRebel
How long do you want to ignore this user?
AG
Won't someone think of the electron accumulation!!
wee_ag
How long do you want to ignore this user?
AG
Excellent bump.
BigPete259
How long do you want to ignore this user?
All joking aside. There really is a difference that can be seen in monster and monoprice hdmi cables.
mickeyrig06sq3
How long do you want to ignore this user?
AG
quote:
All joking aside. There really is a difference that can be seen in monster and monoprice hdmi cables.

There definitely is a visible difference...on the receipt.
jeffk
How long do you want to ignore this user?
AG
Yeah, on the price tag!

*rimshot*
jeffk
How long do you want to ignore this user?
AG
Dang it!
ABKitch
How long do you want to ignore this user?
AG
How's $3.99 for a 6 footer?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?SID=PPSoTHy-EeOj38Ldl8mYFw0_U00v3_EGR_0_0&AID=10440897&PID=1225267&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-cables-_-na-_-na&Item=N82E16882850010&cm_sp=

Try promo code EMCPWWP97 for $2.50 off but I think it's expired. Just ordered 2 of these the other day for $3 shipped.
The Fife
How long do you want to ignore this user?
quote:
I was talking to my roommate who works at Circuit City. Has been for a long time. He has seen people come in with problems after using cheap HDMI cables like the ones you find at monoprice.

Many times their cables or even the socket on their tv or component have blown out because the cheaper ones cannot handle the amount of info being sent.

So word of wisdom, careful about buying cheap cables. Make sure you have a warranty that will cover it.

We got totally burned by one. Zeros and ones all over the place... it was a huge mess and took forever to clean up. They're small so it's like vacuuming toner.
Ag with kids
How long do you want to ignore this user?
AG
All I know is that I would never use anything but this type of cable again.

It will change your life.
10andBOUNCE
How long do you want to ignore this user?
AG
I've always used monoprice without any issues
flintdragon
How long do you want to ignore this user?
AG
I bought a subwoofer cable once and it didn't work at all. Monoprice replaced it promptly.

I think if the cable works, it'll work but what about general craftsmanship?

I love monoprice
BusterAg
How long do you want to ignore this user?
AG
I agree on avoiding cheap cables.

I was using monoprice ethernet cables to network my bitcoin farm. Things went great the first week.

However, on the second week I came back from vacation, and about 10% of the cables had overloaded and flooded my basement with bits. They were knee deep.

The biggest issue is, I am pretty sure I solved an algorithm and was issued a lot of 50 bitcoins. At $1,000 dollar a pop, that is a serious chunk of change, and it all leaked out onto the floor of my bitcoin farm due to those lousy cables.

How in the hell am I going to get all of those bits back together in the right order and back into my bitcoin wallet?
jay040
How long do you want to ignore this user?
quote:
However, on the second week I came back from vacation, and about 10% of the cables had overloaded and flooded my basement with bits. They were knee deep.


best one so far...
Jack Thauer
How long do you want to ignore this user?
Last Page
Page 1 of 3
 
×
subscribe Verify your student status
See Subscription Benefits
Trial only available to users who have never subscribed or participated in a previous trial.