Do HDMI cables really help that much??

well I have a 26in Vizio t.v and it's hd and i was just wondering how much they make a differnece with blu-ray and games thx

Yes.

I don't care what anyone says, HDMI doesn't look any different than component cables on HDTVs smaller than 32 inches.Flame_Blade88

I totally agree with that statement, but you have to admit that it at least some visible differences.

[QUOTE="Flame_Blade88"]I don't care what anyone says, HDMI doesn't look any different than component cables on HDTVs smaller than 32 inches.Furi-Kun

I totally agree with that statement, but you have to admit that it at least some visible differences.

There's a slight improvement....but nothing worth fussing over....if you have a decent sized tv however, then it will make a world of difference. Get it all the same...its really cheap at amazon.

I bought mine for $2 last year from amazon and it works just as good as the one I had before it that cost me almost $30.

All I can say is.... you can get an HDMI cable for like 5 bucks. You've got an HDtv... Might aswell use HDMI right? Theres one of two outcomes to switching. You notice no difference, or it looks better. IF theres no change, your out 5 dollars. Big deal. raven_squad

[QUOTE="raven_squad"]All I can say is.... you can get an HDMI cable for like 5 bucks. You've got an HDtv... Might aswell use HDMI right? Theres one of two outcomes to switching. You notice no difference, or it looks better. IF theres no change, your out 5 dollars. Big deal. XD4NTESINF3RNOX

[QUOTE="XD4NTESINF3RNOX"][QUOTE="raven_squad"]All I can say is.... you can get an HDMI cable for like 5 bucks. You've got an HDtv... Might aswell use HDMI right? Theres one of two outcomes to switching. You notice no difference, or it looks better. IF theres no change, your out 5 dollars. Big deal. verbalfilth

Shipping is like $2-$3 plus you need to sign up to use amazon.

[QUOTE="raven_squad"]All I can say is.... you can get an HDMI cable for like 5 bucks. You've got an HDtv... Might aswell use HDMI right? Theres one of two outcomes to switching. You notice no difference, or it looks better. IF theres no change, your out 5 dollars. Big deal. XD4NTESINF3RNOX

I went to Best Buy where they tried to get me to buy a $60 one, so I went on Amazon and got one for $4.

[QUOTE="XD4NTESINF3RNOX"][QUOTE="raven_squad"]All I can say is.... you can get an HDMI cable for like 5 bucks. You've got an HDtv... Might aswell use HDMI right? Theres one of two outcomes to switching. You notice no difference, or it looks better. IF theres no change, your out 5 dollars. Big deal. verbalfilth

yea it makes a big difference on my 52" sony bravia........can u imagine whtat killzone 2 looks like on my tv????

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[QUOTE="XD4NTESINF3RNOX"] lol there only 5 bucks?? sweet i guess ill go ahead and get them thought they were more like 10-15 :lol: nVidiaGaMer

Shipping is like $2-$3 plus you need to sign up to use amazon.

Seeing as HDMI cables are dirt cheap to get to begin with, why not? I mean it will cost you like $10 for the cable.. In all honesty I find it hard finding component cables for that cheap.. Just make sure not to get a HDMI cables from places like Bestbuy, that is the biggest scam I have seen where they are trying to squeeze anywhere from $60 to $100 on a cable you can get as cheap as $10 with minimal difference if any in performance.. sSubZerOo

Yup, and the quality of the cable too but that depends on the TV though.JimCarreyForYou

I don't care what anyone says, HDMI doesn't look any different than component cables on HDTVs smaller than 32 inches.Flame_Blade88

Even if it doesn't make THAT big of a difference on your tv, its also easier to plug in/out of your TV. Its just one thing to take out instead of the usual 5 for components.

[QUOTE="Flame_Blade88"]I don't care what anyone says, HDMI doesn't look any different than component cables on HDTVs smaller than 32 inches.TheGreatOutdoor

well I have a 26in Vizio t.v and it's hd and i was just wondering how much they make a differnece with blu-ray and games thx

XD4NTESINF3RNOX

[QUOTE="JimCarreyForYou"]Yup, and the quality of the cable too but that depends on the TV though.elemental_drago

[QUOTE="JimCarreyForYou"]Yup, and the quality of the cable too but that depends on the TV though.elemental_drago

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[QUOTE="JimCarreyForYou"]Yup, and the quality of the cable too but that depends on the TV though.JimCarreyForYou

We have a 42" Panasonic plasma and yes I did notice a difference-especially at 1080p,games do look great for sure.I think I spent about $70 on the cables,but there is Monster cable out there for close to $200,thats when you start getting picky about transfer rates etc and to be honest for the price I didn't notice any improvement.If your T.V. is smaller than 32" don't bother

Well, it's certainly not impossible for a company to make cheap cables that carry a bad signal ;) don't get me wrong. I more meant that a lot of companies, like Monster, make cables that they tack a flat out embarrassing price tag to that really don't offer anything inherently better than their cheaper competitors, at least in the quality department. They offer a better cable, to be sure, but chances are, the end result (the quality of the picture) really isn't going to be better in a normal household situation. But again, there really isnt much stopping a company from producing a genuinely cr**py product. It is, without a doubt, possible that someone handed you the short end of the stick, so I'm certainly not calling you a liar (and I'm truly sorry that happened). Generally speaking, though, in this case, a higher price is not necessarily buying you a truly superior picture. That is all I was getting at. :)

elemental_drago

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Well, it's certainly not impossible for a company to make cheap cables that carry a bad signal ;) don't get me wrong. I more meant that a lot of companies, like Monster, make cables that they tack a flat out embarrassing price tag to that really don't offer anything inherently better than their cheaper competitors, at least in the quality department. They offer a better cable, to be sure, but chances are, the end result (the quality of the picture) really isn't going to be better in a normal household situation. But again, there really isnt much stopping a company from producing a genuinely cr**py product. It is, without a doubt, possible that someone handed you the short end of the stick, so I'm certainly not calling you a liar (and I'm truly sorry that happened). Generally speaking, though, in this case, a higher price is not necessarily buying you a truly superior picture. That is all I was getting at. :)

JimCarreyForYou

[QUOTE="JimCarreyForYou"][QUOTE="elemental_drago"]

Well, it's certainly not impossible for a company to make cheap cables that carry a bad signal ;) don't get me wrong. I more meant that a lot of companies, like Monster, make cables that they tack a flat out embarrassing price tag to that really don't offer anything inherently better than their cheaper competitors, at least in the quality department. They offer a better cable, to be sure, but chances are, the end result (the quality of the picture) really isn't going to be better in a normal household situation. But again, there really isnt much stopping a company from producing a genuinely cr**py product. It is, without a doubt, possible that someone handed you the short end of the stick, so I'm certainly not calling you a liar (and I'm truly sorry that happened). Generally speaking, though, in this case, a higher price is not necessarily buying you a truly superior picture. That is all I was getting at. :)

I don't care what anyone says, HDMI doesn't look any different than component cables on HDTVs smaller than 32 inches.Flame_Blade88

Just get a regular HDMI cable, not too cheap and not expensive as well... and see for yourself. you should be able to see it coz as i understand, you're using the standard cables as of the moment... its good. i did the same way too... though i have a 40" samsung... what i've noticed first was that the colors became brighter... just give it a try.

wellllllllll, what are you using now? component? or red white and yellow cables? an a small tv? no. 1080p resolution is only good at 50in or larger. i have a 50 in. i use hdmi for my ps3. xbox i use component.

I have a 27 inch and a 47 inch and they both make a drasitic difference with an HDMI cord.

I've a 55" projection LCD tv. was playing GTA4 when i decided to change to HDMI cable. made a huge improvement for me.

i use optical cable for sound to get 5.1 output. the combination is bringing the best out of the PS3 form me..

though the quality of HDMI cable didn't make much difference for me. used sony's 30$ as well as a chinese 5$ cable.

All I can say is.... you can get an HDMI cable for like 5 bucks. You've got an HDtv... Might aswell use HDMI right? Theres one of two outcomes to switching. You notice no difference, or it looks better. IF theres no change, your out 5 dollars. Big deal. raven_squad

I don't care what anyone says, HDMI doesn't look any different than component cables on HDTVs smaller than 32 inches.Flame_Blade88

[QUOTE="raven_squad"]All I can say is.... you can get an HDMI cable for like 5 bucks. You've got an HDtv... Might aswell use HDMI right? Theres one of two outcomes to switching. You notice no difference, or it looks better. IF theres no change, your out 5 dollars. Big deal. Myzz617

not really, if you want high end stuff just buy from bluejeanscable, otherwise monopeice is just fine. You'd have to use a pretty long cable to actually see a visual loss of quality as I use 12ft cables and don't see a difference.

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[QUOTE="Flame_Blade88"]I don't care what anyone says, HDMI doesn't look any different than component cables on HDTVs smaller than 32 inches.Flame_Blade88

Yes, there are subtle differences in the picture quality but where the real difference is in the sound, especially if you have a surround system. If you don't and only have stereo sound through your tv speakers you can still tell a difference. So yes to me HDMI cable is worth it. But don't be fooled if you happen to find a cable for 5 bucks then just keep in mind you get what you pay for. Mostly HDMI cables you buy at the store run around $30.00-$60.00 depending where you go. I wouldn't buy any HDMI cables on Ebay at all. Trust me those are really cheap cable and unfortunately I'm talking from experience. I hope this helps.;)

Yes the change is massive, its absolutely killing me right now that my old hdmi cable broke and i dont have hd anymore.

Its gotten to the point were i dont even wanna play games on my ps3 until i get a new hdmi cable

[QUOTE="Myzz617"][QUOTE="raven_squad"]All I can say is.... you can get an HDMI cable for like 5 bucks. You've got an HDtv... Might aswell use HDMI right? Theres one of two outcomes to switching. You notice no difference, or it looks better. IF theres no change, your out 5 dollars. Big deal. nakedzombie69

not really, if you want high end stuff just buy from bluejeanscable, otherwise monopeice is just fine. You'd have to use a pretty long cable to actually see a visual loss of quality as I use 12ft cables and don't see a difference.

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[QUOTE="Myzz617"] With that being said there is a difference with the cheap ones and the expensive ones.Myzz617

not really, if you want high end stuff just buy from bluejeanscable, otherwise monopeice is just fine. You'd have to use a pretty long cable to actually see a visual loss of quality as I use 12ft cables and don't see a difference.

I'd rather get a $5 cable from monoprice then pay $50-$100+ for a monster cable. Monoprice has 1.3 HDMI cables and high speed 10.2GBPS and they are much cheaper while still having good quality. Theres no difference in picture quality between a cheap and expensive HDMI cable.

http://reviews.cnet.com/hdmi-cable/?tag=rb_content;rb_mtx

Yes the change is massive, its absolutely killing me right now that my old hdmi cable broke and i dont have hd anymore.

Its gotten to the point were i dont even wanna play games on my ps3 until i get a new hdmi cable