Has anyone put a cheap HDMI cable (someting like Triquest for $9) on their ps3 and then tried a more expensive HDMI cable to see if there is any quality difference? If so what were you results?
Not really any difference unless you're gonna be going over 12 feet, its digital so it either works or it doesn't, and if it does it'll work the same... HD cable are the biggest rip off this gen, i still remeber alot of people paying hundreds for something they could have got for 10 bucks on eBay.
:lol: Wasnt going to comment on this until I saw the big lots thing. I actually know someone who purchased a $13 HDMI cable from there, and it was garbage. Grainy picture, and poor colors. Low quality or something. Perhaps it was a defective cable, but I dunno. I say they might just carry crap cables.
Well, I paid 60$ for a rocketfish HDMI cable when I first got my PS3. It was ok, but then I bought some new ones on Amazon.com, like this one from Mediabridge. I researched it, people swore by it, so I got 3 for the heck of it. It did produce a little darker blacks and the motion was smoother indeed with my 120hz samsung 850 series LCD TV. So yea, quality HDMI cables can be had for discount prices, easily rivalling or surpassing crap like monster for 10x the price.
Just make sure you do your research too, some cheap HDMI cables are well... cheap and crappy, you get what you pay for in some cases.
Well, I paid 60$ for a rocketfish HDMI cable when I first got my PS3. It was ok, but then I bought some new ones on Amazon.com, like this one from Mediabridge. I researched it, people swore by it, so I got 3 for the heck of it. It did produce a little darker blacks and the motion was smoother indeed with my 120hz samsung 850 series LCD TV. So yea, quality HDMI cables can be had for discount prices, easily rivalling or surpassing crap like monster for 10x the price.
Just make sure you do your research too, some cheap HDMI cables are well... cheap and crappy, you get what you pay for in some cases.
SemiMaster
I'll tell you right now you will not go wrong with Monoprice.com. Their cables are cheap in price and amazing in quality. I wouldn't buy cables anywhere else.
Well, I paid 60$ for a rocketfish HDMI cable when I first got my PS3. It was ok, but then I bought some new ones on Amazon.com, like this one from Mediabridge. I researched it, people swore by it, so I got 3 for the heck of it. It did produce a little darker blacks and the motion was smoother indeed with my 120hz samsung 850 series LCD TV. So yea, quality HDMI cables can be had for discount prices, easily rivalling or surpassing crap like monster for 10x the price.
Just make sure you do your research too, some cheap HDMI cables are well... cheap and crappy, you get what you pay for in some cases.
Duckman5
I'll tell you right now you will not go wrong with Monoprice.com. Their cables are cheap in price and amazing in quality. I wouldn't buy cables anywhere else. I don't doubt it either. I just checked Amazon, and for 10 dollars that cable doesn't dissappoint. I mean at some point, 3 vs. 10 dollars isn't THAT big of a deal. But research, research and research before you buy inexpensive.
Well, I paid 60$ for a rocketfish HDMI cable when I first got my PS3. It was ok, but then I bought some new ones on Amazon.com, like this one from Mediabridge. I researched it, people swore by it, so I got 3 for the heck of it. It did produce a little darker blacks and the motion was smoother indeed with my 120hz samsung 850 series LCD TV. So yea, quality HDMI cables can be had for discount prices, easily rivalling or surpassing crap like monster for 10x the price.
Just make sure you do your research too, some cheap HDMI cables are well... cheap and crappy, you get what you pay for in some cases.
Duckman5
I'll tell you right now you will not go wrong with Monoprice.com. Their cables are cheap in price and amazing in quality. I wouldn't buy cables anywhere else.
I've noticed that you have to be careful with what you buy at MonoPrice.com
The cheap $10.00 HDMI cables I saw advertised there other day only supported HDMI 1.2 compliance not the current 1.3 and they were only rated to 1080i not 1080P.
Has anyone put a cheap HDMI cable (someting like Triquest for $9) on their ps3 and then tried a more expensive HDMI cable to see if there is any quality difference? If so what were you results?Colinski283
Image quality there's no difference. Cable quality there is. The cheap HDMI is more likely to stop working properly after a few months it may cause the image to flicker or not show at all. The more expensive and sturdy ones will last you longer. At least thats what happened to me when i bought a cheap HDMI. now im using a monster one, so far so good.
Well, I paid 60$ for a rocketfish HDMI cable when I first got my PS3. It was ok, but then I bought some new ones on Amazon.com, like this one from Mediabridge. I researched it, people swore by it, so I got 3 for the heck of it. It did produce a little darker blacks and the motion was smoother indeed with my 120hz samsung 850 series LCD TV. So yea, quality HDMI cables can be had for discount prices, easily rivalling or surpassing crap like monster for 10x the price.
Just make sure you do your research too, some cheap HDMI cables are well... cheap and crappy, you get what you pay for in some cases.
Charlie901
I'll tell you right now you will not go wrong with Monoprice.com. Their cables are cheap in price and amazing in quality. I wouldn't buy cables anywhere else.
I've noticed that you have to be careful with what you buy at MonoPrice.com
The cheap $10.00 HDMI cables I saw advertised there other day only supported HDMI 1.2 compliance not the current 1.3 and they were only rated to 1080i not 1080P.
[QUOTE="Colinski283"]Has anyone put a cheap HDMI cable (someting like Triquest for $9) on their ps3 and then tried a more expensive HDMI cable to see if there is any quality difference? If so what were you results?madsmokey
Image quality there's no difference. Cable quality there is. The cheap HDMI is more likely to stop working properly after a few months it may cause the image to flicker or not show at all. The more expensive and sturdy ones will last you longer. At least thats what happened to me when i bought a cheap HDMI. now im using a monster one, so far so good.
That isn't necessarily true. Monoprice makes some high quality HDMI cables for extremely cheap prices. My mono HDMI cable has been going strong since June 07 without a single problem (and I can't imagine why there would ever be one). Cables don't just fail unless you somehow tear/rip/cut the actual cable. On that note I'd avoid buying the super budget Walmart-type versions. You know you're getting quality for a cheap price from monoprice... So why not just buy from them?
:lol: Wasnt going to comment on this until I saw the big lots thing. I actually know someone who purchased a $13 HDMI cable from there, and it was garbage. Grainy picture, and poor colors. Low quality or something. Perhaps it was a defective cable, but I dunno. I say they might just carry crap cables. raven_squad
it was defective, i purchased a no name brand 5 dollar cable off ebay and a 120 dollar monster cable ran 2 PS3's side by side on near identical TVs and it looked the same....
i dont cut corners when it comes to investing in my electronics, i bought my monster hdmi cable set for 80 bucks at best buy. cant go wrong with monster cables.
i dont cut corners when it comes to investing in my electronics, i bought my monster hdmi cable set for 80 bucks at best buy. cant go wrong with monster cables.
FreshDimSum
And that's exactly why they can charge what they want and people will still buy from them. It's just part of the business...
i dont cut corners when it comes to investing in my electronics, i bought my monster hdmi cable set for 80 bucks at best buy. cant go wrong with monster cables.
Brand name really is not a big deal but quality is. You want a cable that can handle the output of the PS3. If you want to go cheap just make sure it is a 1.3 cable.
i dont cut corners when it comes to investing in my electronics, i bought my monster hdmi cable set for 80 bucks at best buy. cant go wrong with monster cables.
You just made Best Buy $79 richer :P
The guys at Monster cable are laughing away with their "8 different types of future ready" HDMI cables. They are all the same! This isn;t the same generation that we lived in 5 years ago. If the cable works, it works. If your getting a grainy picture, it probably has something to do with the worksmanship on that specific cable. I have my PS3 hooked up to my 40' LCD with a six dollar ebay cable, and it looks/sounds amazing.
[QUOTE="raven_squad"]If you love your PS3, and you've got an HDTV, why not spend the $30? It really isnt THAT much more... mattsnibbs
Ummm...because why spend more money than you need to... Seriously $5 or $50 there is not much noticeable difference... Enjoy your 5 dollar cable then. I take comfort in the fact that Ive got a 60 dollar Sony on my system though. Ive got a 7.1 Sony Surround, 1080p LCD, and a PS3. I wouldn't want a 5 dollar cheapy in the mix. Thats like owning a Ferrari and getting your gas at a no-name liqour store off the freeway.
[QUOTE="mattsnibbs"][QUOTE="raven_squad"]If you love your PS3, and you've got an HDTV, why not spend the $30? It really isnt THAT much more... raven_squad
Ummm...because why spend more money than you need to... Seriously $5 or $50 there is not much noticeable difference... Enjoy your 5 dollar cable then. I take comfort in the fact that Ive got a 60 dollar Sony on my system though. Ive got a 7.1 Sony Surround, 1080p LCD, and a PS3. I wouldn't want a 5 dollar cheapy in the mix. Thats like owning a Ferrari and getting your gas at a no-name liqour store off the freeway. As long as it's 93 octane or greater, that shouldn't be a problem either, actuallly.
[QUOTE="raven_squad"][QUOTE="mattsnibbs"] Ummm...because why spend more money than you need to... Seriously $5 or $50 there is not much noticeable difference... motherboop
Enjoy your 5 dollar cable then. I take comfort in the fact that Ive got a 60 dollar Sony on my system though. Ive got a 7.1 Sony Surround, 1080p LCD, and a PS3. I wouldn't want a 5 dollar cheapy in the mix. Thats like owning a Ferrari and getting your gas at a no-name liqour store off the freeway. As long as it's 93 octane or greater, that shouldn't be a problem either, actuallly. Actually, the vast majority of no name gas stations water down their gas a slight bit, which can cause serious engine/fuel pump issues if it exceeds a certain amount.... ANYWAY, IT WAS A SILLY EXAMPLE. I just dont think that 5 dollar cables are made of the same quality. Perhaps its just denial because I've got an expensive one. Who knows.
[QUOTE="motherboop"][QUOTE="raven_squad"] Enjoy your 5 dollar cable then. I take comfort in the fact that Ive got a 60 dollar Sony on my system though. Ive got a 7.1 Sony Surround, 1080p LCD, and a PS3. I wouldn't want a 5 dollar cheapy in the mix. Thats like owning a Ferrari and getting your gas at a no-name liqour store off the freeway. raven_squad
As long as it's 93 octane or greater, that shouldn't be a problem either, actuallly. Actually, the vast majority of no name gas stations water down their gas a slight bit, which can cause serious engine/fuel pump issues if it exceeds a certain amount.... ANYWAY, IT WAS A SILLY EXAMPLE. I just dont think that 5 dollar cables are made of the same quality. Perhaps its just denial because I've got an expensive one. Who knows. it is denial.. digital cables are all basically the same... if you're going over 12 feet though then the material is a factor...
i dont cut corners when it comes to investing in my electronics, i bought my monster hdmi cable set for 80 bucks at best buy. cant go wrong with monster cables.
You just made Best Buy $79 richer :P
The guys at Monster cable are laughing away with their "8 different types of future ready" HDMI cables. They are all the same! This isn;t the same generation that we lived in 5 years ago. If the cable works, it works. If your getting a grainy picture, it probably has something to do with the worksmanship on that specific cable. I have my PS3 hooked up to my 40' LCD with a six dollar ebay cable, and it looks/sounds amazing. I heard cheaper Monster cables sold in stores have limitations artificially inserted (like max 720P) to force consumers into buying the more expensive ones.
That really says it all. $200 cables against a no name and they couldn't tell the difference. CC and BB just love HDMI cables because it is almost pure profit. People will buy them because once a customer has spent money on a TV they can be easily tricked into believing that they need the expensive cables when in reality they don't.
[QUOTE="ilitar8"]here is what popular mechanics saysDuckman5
That really says it all. $200 cables against a no name and they couldn't tell the difference. CC and BB just love HDMI cables because it is almost pure profit. People will buy them because once a customer has spent money on a TV they can be easily tricked into believing that they need the expensive cables when in reality they don't. You should read further about the owner of Monster Cable, and how filthy rich he is. I read all about him back when I was deciding what cable to get. If I find the link, I'll post it.
Just look on monoprice for a hdmi 1.3 cable. Honestly though even when its advertised a 1.3 cable I'm fairly certain all hdmi cables are fine and its the device itself that is 1.3, 1.2, 1.1, etc.. or not. However if the cable says its 1.3 and is dirt cheap who cares then just buy it.
Gold connectors are the way to go. Don't anyone tell you there's not a difference. I've been in the video field of work for a while and any video cable with gold plates is better than the regulars.
Gold connectors are the way to go. Don't anyone tell you there's not a difference. I've been in the video field of work for a while and any video cable with gold plates is better than the regulars.FlawlessSeasons
You are correct....for composite and component, that statement stands very true. As for HDMI (and DVI/USB), as long as it's functional, it does not matter. With an HDMI cable (which is sending a digital signal), You will either 1) get the signal, or 2) get a completely jacked up signal, or none at all. The only way you will get the latter is if your cable is malfunctioning due to a problem in the worksmanship. That's the way it works this generation, unfortunately the days of silver/gold plated connectors are pretty much over now.
Even at long distances above 12ft, I wouldn't be worried about the video signal... I probably wouldn't reccomend HDMI audio once we're dealing with a cable of that length. If you think about it though, if you're running an HDMI cable at 12ft or more, you probably have some sort of optical equipped reciever :)
When I recently upgraded to an LCD, got a PS3, new receiver etc I got 3 HDMI cables for $6 total plus shipping from Amazon and they work just great. Spending $60 for 1 cable sounds like daylight robbery, even if the blacks are that very slight bit better, which I doubt from everything I've read. I comfort myself in the knowledge that I could buy up to 29 new cables for the same price as one $60 new cable if something did go wrong.
For a short run, it's not really worth spending extra. Now, if I was running this cable through insulated walls for a more professional, "components hidden away" type of deal, then I would definitely invest in the cabling, since I definitely do not want to be tearing down the walls again to replace any of them.
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