Looking for a good 3D hdmi cable

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#1 deactivated-57ad0e5285d73
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...for use with a PS3. Until I started researching hdmi, I always thought the spec was essentially the same. Then I started reading about false certification and variances in speed. Then I became a little confused as to the amount of options. All I want is a nicely made cable, about 2 meters, that will be 100% compatible with the ps3.

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#2 MonsieurX
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^www.monoprice.com is all you need.
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I'm looking at amazon preferably, as that is where I'm buying the tv, but I've been looking at that site as well. Are all high speed cables compatible with ps3? What's the deal with ethernet in the cable? I know the ps3 doesn't support lossless sound with 3d playback, so eventually i'd like to get a dedicated bd player.

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#4 MonsieurX
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Every hdmi cable is compatible with every hdmi imputs
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#5 Ilikemyname420
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I wouldn't worry about the false certification thing AFAIK it was just one company. The type of cable you are looking for is an HDMI 1.3 catagory 2 (catagory 2 can also be listed as high-speed).

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...for use with a PS3. Until I started researching hdmi, I always thought the spec was essentially the same. Then I started reading about false certification and variances in speed. Then I became a little confused as to the amount of options. All I want is a nicely made cable, about 2 meters, that will be 100% compatible with the ps3.

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Dayton Audio HR13C22 6.6 ft. High-Speed HDMI Cable CL3 Reputable brand, quality cable, only $5.00: You can't beat it. I've ordered many, many cables from them over the past 10 years and couldn't be happier. Boz
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#7 American_Made
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I got the Amazon Basics one. Works well for me.
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#8 JuanGrande386
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Please listen to these other people, dont fall for marketing BS and never spend more than $10 on an HDMI cable unless it has to be super long

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Please listen to these other people, dont fall for marketing BS and never spend more than $10 on an HDMI cable unless it has to be super long

JuanGrande386

I know, I know. However, I've been reading some negative reviews of cheaper mediabridge and amazon brands. They seem justified as well. I just got home and have to place this order today. The sony "ps3" brand is $17 at the moment. I agree cables shouldn't cost much, but I'm pretty big on build quality. The only thing holding me back on the sony is that i'm unsure if it is the latest hdmi spec and will support 3D. I know of monoprice, but i have to do it through Amazon.

Thanks for the replys, btw.

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#10 MonsieurX
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There's no quality differences between 2$ and 50$ hdmi cables
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Are all high speed cables compatible with ps3? What's the deal with ethernet in the cable?Heirren

There's no quality differences between 2$ and 50$ hdmi cablesMonsieurX

This.....seriously.

Don't let all that marketing BS tell you otherwise (unless like others stated you need to run a longer cable). As long as the PS3 & tv have a HDMI port(s), then any cable will do. As far as ethernet, that's a totally separate thing (that usually has to do w/ internet or network-related things & not your tv/PS3's video/audio settings).

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[QUOTE="Heirren"]

Are all high speed cables compatible with ps3? What's the deal with ethernet in the cable?PumpkinBoogie

There's no quality differences between 2$ and 50$ hdmi cablesMonsieurX

This.....seriously.

Don't let all that marketing BS tell you otherwise (unless like others stated you need to run a longer cable). As long as the PS3 & tv have a HDMI port(s), then any cable will do. As far as ethernet, that's a totally separate thing (that usually has to do w/ internet or network-related things & not your tv/PS3's video/audio settings).

Not true, if your cable is super duper long then you have problems. Though with digital mediums, the visual quality is not usually hurt, you will just get apparent artifcats, with analogue you will get reduced quality.
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#13 PumpkinBoogie
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^^Well, I mean, of course if it's 'super duper' long then you'd have issues, but not many people need to run a cable that (extremely) long, lol. What I was getting at w/ that statement is that a better quality cable for a connection that's gonna run a longer distance MAY be better in that case. But for the average home setup w/ small or reasonable distance, the brand of cable you get is really not gonna matter. Now how you tweak your tv (and PS3) settings--for optimal viewing/gaming--is another matter.....(and frankly really THAT'S what is the key, not the cable itself)
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#14 JasonGriffee
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I got the Amazon Basics one. Works well for me.American_Made

I agree, Amazon Basics is a good brand. I think I found what should work for you:

http://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-High-Speed-Cable-Meters/dp/B003L1ZYYM/

It's also eligible for Amazon Prime, encase you have that. :)

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#15 rastan
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I have a 50' HDMI Monoprice cable 22 AWG and it works flawlessly. I've been recommending and using Monoprice HDMI cables forever and never have I heard of a single issue.
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#16 Mavlow
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I have 4 of the cheapest HDMI cables i could buy from Monoprice...they are 5 years old now...never one problem with any of them...And the quality of the cables is actually quite nice...
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#17 DJ_Headshot
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Just buy the cheapest cable you can find that supports 3D no difference between an expensive cable and cheap as its a digital single it either works or it doesn't I've been buying cheap hdmi cables for years and all work perfectly all while costing less then one grossly over priced monster hdmi cable.