PS3 HDMI Cable?
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Can someone help me find the right HDMI cable for me on Monoprice ? I don't exactly know which one to pick ?Du3nrThe cheapest one you can at the right length for you. They're all the same. Ignore ones that say gold plated or nitrogen injected because they're no different to ones that aren't,
buy a monster cable. Its the only way to go...AJ_Timbancaya
If you have an extra $100 that's burning a hole in your pocket and going right into your femoral nerve, then yes, a Monster cable is the way to go. :D
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[QUOTE="Du3nr"]Can someone help me find the right HDMI cable for me on Monoprice ? I don't exactly know which one to pick ?judge__judyThe cheapest one you can at the right length for you. They're all the same. Ignore ones that say gold plated or nitrogen injected because they're no different to ones that aren't,
I wish that y'all would stop telling that lie. There is a difference. But most of them are long term, like the PS3. Don't spend $600 + on a PS3 then let them talk you into something dirt cheap. You don't need a Monster cable, but you don't want a $.99 one either.
The cheapest one you can at the right length for you. They're all the same. Ignore ones that say gold plated or nitrogen injected because they're no different to ones that aren't,[QUOTE="judge__judy"][QUOTE="Du3nr"]Can someone help me find the right HDMI cable for me on Monoprice ? I don't exactly know which one to pick ?brotherreese
I wish that y'all would stop telling that lie. There is a difference. But most of them are long term, like the PS3. Don't spend $600 + on a PS3 then let them talk you into something dirt cheap. You don't need a Monster cable, but you don't want a $.99 one either.
What's the harm in trying it?
If we're wrong (which I doubt since the signal is digital and the same for any cable), then all it cost the TC is $5-6.
A cable is a cable. I'd rather spend the money on games.
(I purchased a $60 cable myself from Best Buy when I picked up the unit. I also picked up a $5 HDMI cable from Amazon a couple of months ago. I figured for $5, why not? The image quality is the same. Obviously, the cable quality is not. But that's a decision for each individual buyer.)Â
The cheapest one you can at the right length for you. They're all the same. Ignore ones that say gold plated or nitrogen injected because they're no different to ones that aren't,[QUOTE="judge__judy"][QUOTE="Du3nr"]Can someone help me find the right HDMI cable for me on Monoprice ? I don't exactly know which one to pick ?brotherreese
I wish that y'all would stop telling that lie. There is a difference. But most of them are long term, like the PS3. Don't spend $600 + on a PS3 then let them talk you into something dirt cheap. You don't need a Monster cable, but you don't want a $.99 one either.
The official HDMI cable that Sony said you must use or else you void the warranty cost $60.00 on Sony website.
[QUOTE="brotherreese"]The cheapest one you can at the right length for you. They're all the same. Ignore ones that say gold plated or nitrogen injected because they're no different to ones that aren't,[QUOTE="judge__judy"][QUOTE="Du3nr"]Can someone help me find the right HDMI cable for me on Monoprice ? I don't exactly know which one to pick ?Chronic2007
I wish that y'all would stop telling that lie. There is a difference. But most of them are long term, like the PS3. Don't spend $600 + on a PS3 then let them talk you into something dirt cheap. You don't need a Monster cable, but you don't want a $.99 one either.
The official HDMI cable that Sony said you must use or else you void the warranty cost $60.00 on Sony website.
WHAT PLEASE thats a load of BS!
Get any hdmi cable on monoprice there all the same get the cheepestÂ
[QUOTE="Chronic2007"][QUOTE="brotherreese"]The cheapest one you can at the right length for you. They're all the same. Ignore ones that say gold plated or nitrogen injected because they're no different to ones that aren't,[QUOTE="judge__judy"][QUOTE="Du3nr"]Can someone help me find the right HDMI cable for me on Monoprice ? I don't exactly know which one to pick ?Crazy87
I wish that y'all would stop telling that lie. There is a difference. But most of them are long term, like the PS3. Don't spend $600 + on a PS3 then let them talk you into something dirt cheap. You don't need a Monster cable, but you don't want a $.99 one either.
The official HDMI cable that Sony said you must use or else you void the warranty cost $60.00 on Sony website.
WHAT PLEASE thats a load of BS!
Get any hdmi cable on monoprice there all the same get the cheepestÂ
Dude I am quoting what the manual says. Read it if you doubt.
[QUOTE="Crazy87"][QUOTE="Chronic2007"][QUOTE="brotherreese"]The cheapest one you can at the right length for you. They're all the same. Ignore ones that say gold plated or nitrogen injected because they're no different to ones that aren't,[QUOTE="judge__judy"][QUOTE="Du3nr"]Can someone help me find the right HDMI cable for me on Monoprice ? I don't exactly know which one to pick ?Chronic2007
I wish that y'all would stop telling that lie. There is a difference. But most of them are long term, like the PS3. Don't spend $600 + on a PS3 then let them talk you into something dirt cheap. You don't need a Monster cable, but you don't want a $.99 one either.
The official HDMI cable that Sony said you must use or else you void the warranty cost $60.00 on Sony website.
WHAT PLEASE thats a load of BS!
Get any hdmi cable on monoprice there all the same get the cheepest
Dude I am quoting what the manual says. Read it if you doubt.
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sure buddy thats why when they released the sony ps3 there was no ps3 hdmi cable they said you can use any hdmi cable on your ps3 thats bs that they would only let you use there brand or void your warrentyÂ
The cheapest one you can at the right length for you. They're all the same. Ignore ones that say gold plated or nitrogen injected because they're no different to ones that aren't,[QUOTE="judge__judy"][QUOTE="Du3nr"]Can someone help me find the right HDMI cable for me on Monoprice ? I don't exactly know which one to pick ?brotherreese
I wish that y'all would stop telling that lie. There is a difference. But most of them are long term, like the PS3. Don't spend $600 + on a PS3 then let them talk you into something dirt cheap. You don't need a Monster cable, but you don't want a $.99 one either.
Even if there is a difference between cheaper and expensive cable, can you honestly say it is a $100 quality difference? I can't.Â
[QUOTE="Chronic2007"][QUOTE="brotherreese"]The cheapest one you can at the right length for you. They're all the same. Ignore ones that say gold plated or nitrogen injected because they're no different to ones that aren't,[QUOTE="judge__judy"][QUOTE="Du3nr"]Can someone help me find the right HDMI cable for me on Monoprice ? I don't exactly know which one to pick ?Crazy87
I wish that y'all would stop telling that lie. There is a difference. But most of them are long term, like the PS3. Don't spend $600 + on a PS3 then let them talk you into something dirt cheap. You don't need a Monster cable, but you don't want a $.99 one either.
The official HDMI cable that Sony said you must use or else you void the warranty cost $60.00 on Sony website.
WHAT PLEASE thats a load of BS!
Get any hdmi cable on monoprice there all the same get the cheepest
it is true. you must use cables that are approved by Sony. if Sony finds out that you are not using an approved cable, they can void your warranty. This was found out when a member on this site called Sony's customer service because they were having a problem. the customer service representative asked what kind of cable he was using, and he said one that he had gotten off ebay(what an idiot). Â
It is true that they can void your warranty, but they will never know if you don't tell them. It's not like they come to your house and inspect your setup. if they ask you about the cable, just tell them you are using the "official" PS3 HDMI cable or other Sony branded cables.
[QUOTE="Du3nr"]Can someone help me find the right HDMI cable for me on Monoprice ? I don't exactly know which one to pick ?judge__judyThe cheapest one you can at the right length for you. They're all the same. Ignore ones that say gold plated or nitrogen injected because they're no different to ones that aren't,
The Judge is right, get the cheapest they're all the same.
[QUOTE="Crazy87"][QUOTE="Chronic2007"][QUOTE="brotherreese"]The cheapest one you can at the right length for you. They're all the same. Ignore ones that say gold plated or nitrogen injected because they're no different to ones that aren't,[QUOTE="judge__judy"][QUOTE="Du3nr"]Can someone help me find the right HDMI cable for me on Monoprice ? I don't exactly know which one to pick ?eclipsed4utoo
A cable will have zero affect on the system. The ps3 does not know what brand of cable is plugged into it, and it will not perform better with a particular type of cable. People who buy Monster are oblvious to the technology behind the cable. Monoprice works fine for 99% of installs, if not more. Anyone who argues that Sony is going to "find out" needs to relax. And anyone who bought Monster cables should just stop posting on this forum.Â
I wish that y'all would stop telling that lie. There is a difference. But most of them are long term, like the PS3. Don't spend $600 + on a PS3 then let them talk you into something dirt cheap. You don't need a Monster cable, but you don't want a $.99 one either.
The official HDMI cable that Sony said you must use or else you void the warranty cost $60.00 on Sony website.
WHAT PLEASE thats a load of BS!
Get any hdmi cable on monoprice there all the same get the cheepest
it is true. you must use cables that are approved by Sony. if Sony finds out that you are not using an approved cable, they can void your warranty. This was found out when a member on this site called Sony's customer service because they were having a problem. the customer service representative asked what kind of cable he was using, and he said one that he had gotten off ebay(what an idiot).
It is true that they can void your warranty, but they will never know if you don't tell them. It's not like they come to your house and inspect your setup. if they ask you about the cable, just tell them you are using the "official" PS3 HDMI cable or other Sony branded cables.
[QUOTE="Crazy87"][QUOTE="Chronic2007"][QUOTE="brotherreese"]The cheapest one you can at the right length for you. They're all the same. Ignore ones that say gold plated or nitrogen injected because they're no different to ones that aren't,[QUOTE="judge__judy"][QUOTE="Du3nr"]Can someone help me find the right HDMI cable for me on Monoprice ? I don't exactly know which one to pick ?eclipsed4utoo
I wish that y'all would stop telling that lie. There is a difference. But most of them are long term, like the PS3. Don't spend $600 + on a PS3 then let them talk you into something dirt cheap. You don't need a Monster cable, but you don't want a $.99 one either.
The official HDMI cable that Sony said you must use or else you void the warranty cost $60.00 on Sony website.
WHAT PLEASE thats a load of BS!
Get any hdmi cable on monoprice there all the same get the cheepest
it is true. you must use cables that are approved by Sony. if Sony finds out that you are not using an approved cable, they can void your warranty. This was found out when a member on this site called Sony's customer service because they were having a problem. the customer service representative asked what kind of cable he was using, and he said one that he had gotten off ebay(what an idiot).
It is true that they can void your warranty, but they will never know if you don't tell them. It's not like they come to your house and inspect your setup. if they ask you about the cable, just tell them you are using the "official" PS3 HDMI cable or other Sony branded cables.
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How would Sony "find out" you weren't using a Sony HDMI cable? The Sony Police?
[QUOTE="Crazy87"][QUOTE="Chronic2007"][QUOTE="brotherreese"]The cheapest one you can at the right length for you. They're all the same. Ignore ones that say gold plated or nitrogen injected because they're no different to ones that aren't,[QUOTE="judge__judy"][QUOTE="Du3nr"]Can someone help me find the right HDMI cable for me on Monoprice ? I don't exactly know which one to pick ?Chronic2007
I wish that y'all would stop telling that lie. There is a difference. But most of them are long term, like the PS3. Don't spend $600 + on a PS3 then let them talk you into something dirt cheap. You don't need a Monster cable, but you don't want a $.99 one either.
The official HDMI cable that Sony said you must use or else you void the warranty cost $60.00 on Sony website.
WHAT PLEASE thats a load of BS!
Get any hdmi cable on monoprice there all the same get the cheepest
Dude I am quoting what the manual says. Read it if you doubt.
He's right. It is in the manual.
Of course, if something did happen to my unit (knocks on wood so hard the entire table breaks into 50 shards), I'd never tell Sony. And there would be no way for them to figure it out.Â
[QUOTE="eclipsed4utoo"][QUOTE="Crazy87"][QUOTE="Chronic2007"][QUOTE="brotherreese"]The cheapest one you can at the right length for you. They're all the same. Ignore ones that say gold plated or nitrogen injected because they're no different to ones that aren't,[QUOTE="judge__judy"][QUOTE="Du3nr"]Can someone help me find the right HDMI cable for me on Monoprice ? I don't exactly know which one to pick ?rosssca
I wish that y'all would stop telling that lie. There is a difference. But most of them are long term, like the PS3. Don't spend $600 + on a PS3 then let them talk you into something dirt cheap. You don't need a Monster cable, but you don't want a $.99 one either.
The official HDMI cable that Sony said you must use or else you void the warranty cost $60.00 on Sony website.
WHAT PLEASE thats a load of BS!
Get any hdmi cable on monoprice there all the same get the cheepest
it is true. you must use cables that are approved by Sony. if Sony finds out that you are not using an approved cable, they can void your warranty. This was found out when a member on this site called Sony's customer service because they were having a problem. the customer service representative asked what kind of cable he was using, and he said one that he had gotten off ebay(what an idiot).
It is true that they can void your warranty, but they will never know if you don't tell them. It's not like they come to your house and inspect your setup. if they ask you about the cable, just tell them you are using the "official" PS3 HDMI cable or other Sony branded cables.
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How would Sony "find out" you weren't using a Sony HDMI cable? The Sony Police?
as I stated, they will never know unless you are stupid enough to tell them.....and there are people that stupid....here is a link to the guy over on the AVS forums who had this problem.
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=789061Â
[QUOTE="Chronic2007"][QUOTE="Crazy87"][QUOTE="Chronic2007"][QUOTE="brotherreese"]The cheapest one you can at the right length for you. They're all the same. Ignore ones that say gold plated or nitrogen injected because they're no different to ones that aren't,[QUOTE="judge__judy"][QUOTE="Du3nr"]Can someone help me find the right HDMI cable for me on Monoprice ? I don't exactly know which one to pick ?rothman713
I wish that y'all would stop telling that lie. There is a difference. But most of them are long term, like the PS3. Don't spend $600 + on a PS3 then let them talk you into something dirt cheap. You don't need a Monster cable, but you don't want a $.99 one either.
The official HDMI cable that Sony said you must use or else you void the warranty cost $60.00 on Sony website.
WHAT PLEASE thats a load of BS!
Get any hdmi cable on monoprice there all the same get the cheepest
Dude I am quoting what the manual says. Read it if you doubt.
He's right. It is in the manual.
Of course, if something did happen to my unit (knocks on wood so hard the entire table breaks into 50 shards), I'd never tell Sony. And there would be no way for them to figure it out.
exactly. you would have to be completely stupid to tell Sony that.Â
First off, this is very lame on Sony's part. Its just a poor excuse to get you to buy 'their' cable. As far as HDMI functionality, one cable will not break a PS3 that the 'official Sony' one would never break it. Niether will have problems. The ONLY issue I could see is that they want you to make sure its HDMI 1.3 specs, otherwise there's no warranty issue. Its just their way of having a clause to not repair their broken systems. This is a stark contrast to Microsoft, who have been bending over backwards for their customers.
On the note about all cables are the same. I can tell you without question that is utter hogwash. I have purchased several cables (analog, component, HDMI, power) over the past years...have done extensive A/B testing and there is NO WAY you can convince me they all sound or look the same. NO WAY AT ALL!!! Not only does a $100 cable look/sound different from a $5 cable. But a $100 cable looks/sounds different then another $100 cable from a different brand!
Research, test, find your personal taste. That's the only advice I can give to you. Most places have at least a 30 day money back guarantee so it gives you some time to test things if you're not happy. The people that are shouting on here "don't waste your money". I guarantee one of two things. Either they don't care as much and whatever is whatever to them so why spend the money (and that's great for them! Really! Not everyone needs the BEST.). The other is that they simply are saying crap that they don't have any time or evidence to back it up with. I have not only done this A/B testing with myself, but several of my friends and heck...even my wife can tell the difference with some of these tests.
Just to throw in there...Monster Cable is not high end. They're better then stock. Sometimes they can be pretty decent. But they're not high end. I personally DO own some Monster stuff, but I don't look at it as the Ferarri of cables. There are other far superior brands out there as well. The only problem is...it's like just knowing of the Atlantic Ocean all your life, and then someone tells you there's a Pacific Ocean too. There's a lot out there. Check out reviews and forums. They usually are the most helpful.
If you're worried about warranty, do what you feel is best. But don't be hung up that only Sony knows how to make an HDMI cable, or that $5 crap will get you by. I'll just drop a few lines of things that better cables do. Better clarity. Seperation of sound (3 dimensional). Less bleeding of images. Less ghosting. Better colors. Less noise. And so on.
One thing to note is. If you have a $400 tv and $300 sound system, don't spend $100 on a cable. You won't really notice the difference as much. But if you're in the $1000+ catagory for either, and you care about making improvements without replacing your equipment nothing will do it better then upgrading cables. And also getting a good power conditioner.
I'm sure there's some out there that doubt me. But don't bother telling me that I'm full of it, because I've been testing this stuff for years.  I have thousands of dollars invested in my home theater and thousands on various cables. Its not placebo. Its reality. Feel free to ignore it if you want. But don't rant that its not a fact.Â
I cannot believe you actually typed all of that over an HDMI cable. Couldn't read it.Chronic2007
hahaha
He's certainly knowledgable and enthusiastic about his cables. :D
First off, this is very lame on Sony's part. Its just a poor excuse to get you to buy 'their' cable. As far as HDMI functionality, one cable will not break a PS3 that the 'official Sony' one would never break it. Niether will have problems. The ONLY issue I could see is that they want you to make sure its HDMI 1.3 specs, otherwise there's no warranty issue. Its just their way of having a clause to not repair their broken systems. This is a stark contrast to Microsoft, who have been bending over backwards for their customers.
On the note about all cables are the same. I can tell you without question that is utter hogwash. I have purchased several cables (analog, component, HDMI, power) over the past years...have done extensive A/B testing and there is NO WAY you can convince me they all sound or look the same. NO WAY AT ALL!!! Not only does a $100 cable look/sound different from a $5 cable. But a $100 cable looks/sounds different then another $100 cable from a different brand!
Research, test, find your personal taste. That's the only advice I can give to you. Most places have at least a 30 day money back guarantee so it gives you some time to test things if you're not happy. The people that are shouting on here "don't waste your money". I guarantee one of two things. Either they don't care as much and whatever is whatever to them so why spend the money (and that's great for them! Really! Not everyone needs the BEST.). The other is that they simply are saying crap that they don't have any time or evidence to back it up with. I have not only done this A/B testing with myself, but several of my friends and heck...even my wife can tell the difference with some of these tests.
Just to throw in there...Monster Cable is not high end. They're better then stock. Sometimes they can be pretty decent. But they're not high end. I personally DO own some Monster stuff, but I don't look at it as the Ferarri of cables. There are other far superior brands out there as well. The only problem is...it's like just knowing of the Atlantic Ocean all your life, and then someone tells you there's a Pacific Ocean too. There's a lot out there. Check out reviews and forums. They usually are the most helpful.
If you're worried about warranty, do what you feel is best. But don't be hung up that only Sony knows how to make an HDMI cable, or that $5 crap will get you by. I'll just drop a few lines of things that better cables do. Better clarity. Seperation of sound (3 dimensional). Less bleeding of images. Less ghosting. Better colors. Less noise. And so on.
One thing to note is. If you have a $400 tv and $300 sound system, don't spend $100 on a cable. You won't really notice the difference as much. But if you're in the $1000+ catagory for either, and you care about making improvements without replacing your equipment nothing will do it better then upgrading cables. And also getting a good power conditioner.
I'm sure there's some out there that doubt me. But don't bother telling me that I'm full of it, because I've been testing this stuff for years. I have thousands of dollars invested in my home theater and thousands on various cables. Its not placebo. Its reality. Feel free to ignore it if you want. But don't rant that its not a fact.
acummuta
I will have to disagree with just about everything you posted. I frequent the AVS Forum, which is known as being one of the best information audio/video forum sites. There are a great number of their members with $10,000+ home theater systems and they all buy their cables from Monoprice. All of them state that there is no difference between the $100 monster cables and the $15 monoprice cables.
And I have done tests. A guy that I used to work with went out and bought a new 55" Samsung DLP. He had already bought an HDMI cable from monoprice, but was able to get the Circuit City sales person to throw in a Monster HDMI cable for free. I was at his house helping him move the TV in and setting it up and we tested both cables. And guess what the outcome was? Neither one of us could tell the video or audio difference between the two cables. Since then, I have always recommended Monoprice to anybody looking for cables. I also buy all of my cables from Monoprice.Â
I guess all I can reply to that is, that's your experience. My experience has proven otherwise.
I'm happy for you if you're content with your findings. And if you do frequent the AVS forums you'll find that there's just as many people who are advocates of aftermarket cables as there are not, if not more that are pro.
Also, I don't want to come across as harsh, because I'm trying to be helpful and educate people here on the forums. But I have to point out that your testing seems limited to two companies. Mono and Monster. It could very well be that the Mono's standard of cable is close to Monsters. So, YES...if your bar for greatness is Monster Cable...then buy a Mono for the lower price. That is wisdom. But if you want a BETTER cable...there are far better cables out there. Some that are littereally night and day differences. Some that are so subtle that you might not feel its worth the money.
It's all about the point of diminishing returns. What is worth it TO YOU.
Go for the cheapest HDMI cable you can get, the quality doesn't make a difference with HDMI.
HDMI cables send a digital signal and aren't affected by the same interference as an analog signal.
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Go for the cheapest HDMI cable you can get, the quality doesn't make a difference with HDMI.
HDMI cables send a digital signal and aren't affected by the same interference as an analog signal.
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EmperorSupreme
That's the advice I subscribe to.
If you want to, you can pay more.
For those who are debating between a higher end cable and a game, always pick the game. (Unless it's a Ubisoft game :P)Â
Unfortunately, again, I have to disagree. I thought as you did at one time. Ones and Zeros...its all digital. How can it make a difference. Then I bought a digital coax cable, and bought another and another. They all sounded different. Appararently 1s and 0s have character ;)
I'm not here to explain the science (or lack of it) behind it. All I know is what my ears and eyes tell me.
Unfortunately, again, I have to disagree. I thought as you did at one time. Ones and Zeros...its all digital. How can it make a difference. Then I bought a digital coax cable, and bought another and another. They all sounded different. Appararently 1s and 0s have character ;)
I'm not here to explain the science (or lack of it) behind it. All I know is what my ears and eyes tell me.
acummuta
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There is most definitely a difference in cables depending on brand and so on. I've had several different optical cables..one was from Blockbuster, one from a discount electronics store, and one form an audio/visual store. The differences between these cables were highly noticeable. Ironically, the Blocvkbuster cable i paid 7$ for sounded better then the 30$ electronics store one. Of course the third cable sounded far superior. It cost double to triple the other ones price. And i know that even that is not alot to pay for a really good cable. It just depends on the quality of your equipment. The better stuff you have, the easier it is to notice quality differences in cables.
So then, what brand of HDMI cables do you reccomend for the PS3? And i would also like to know if the image bleeding is a large problem with monoprice cables because i ordered 1 today and am planning to use it just for video, and connect the PS3 to my surround sound using it's normal composite wires. Thanks :)Unfortunately, again, I have to disagree. I thought as you did at one time. Ones and Zeros...its all digital. How can it make a difference. Then I bought a digital coax cable, and bought another and another. They all sounded different. Appararently 1s and 0s have character ;)
I'm not here to explain the science (or lack of it) behind it. All I know is what my ears and eyes tell me.
acummuta
[QUOTE="Chronic2007"][QUOTE="Crazy87"][QUOTE="Chronic2007"][QUOTE="brotherreese"]The cheapest one you can at the right length for you. They're all the same. Ignore ones that say gold plated or nitrogen injected because they're no different to ones that aren't,[QUOTE="judge__judy"][QUOTE="Du3nr"]Can someone help me find the right HDMI cable for me on Monoprice ? I don't exactly know which one to pick ?Crazy87
I wish that y'all would stop telling that lie. There is a difference. But most of them are long term, like the PS3. Don't spend $600 + on a PS3 then let them talk you into something dirt cheap. You don't need a Monster cable, but you don't want a $.99 one either.
The official HDMI cable that Sony said you must use or else you void the warranty cost $60.00 on Sony website.
WHAT PLEASE thats a load of BS!
Get any hdmi cable on monoprice there all the same get the cheepest
Dude I am quoting what the manual says. Read it if you doubt.
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sure buddy thats why when they released the sony ps3 there was no ps3 hdmi cable they said you can use any hdmi cable on your ps3 thats bs that they would only let you use there brand or void your warrentyÂ
they also say you can upgrade your HDD, but in the fine print it says it will "void" your warranty.[QUOTE="acummuta"]So then, what brand of HDMI cables do you reccomend for the PS3? And i would also like to know if the image bleeding is a large problem with monoprice cables because i ordered 1 today and am planning to use it just for video, and connect the PS3 to my surround sound using it's normal composite wires. Thanks :)Unfortunately, again, I have to disagree. I thought as you did at one time. Ones and Zeros...its all digital. How can it make a difference. Then I bought a digital coax cable, and bought another and another. They all sounded different. Appararently 1s and 0s have character ;)
I'm not here to explain the science (or lack of it) behind it. All I know is what my ears and eyes tell me.
jnino92
id recommend generic ones
Oh boy, a discussion about cables.
To answer your question, any high bandwidth (1.3 compatible) HDMI cable is compatible with the PS3. However, the PS3 is not a Simplay certified product, so there's no promise that the PS3 is compatible with all HDMI equipped gear.Â
As per cables, let's dispell some rumors: the quality of the cable does make a difference in the quality of the picture and sound. However, a $100 cable won't improve performance as much as spending an additional $100 on your gear. Yes, cables, typically Monster branded, are very high margin items, meaning they make the retailers a lot of money. Monster, however, is not "high end" or "expensive" compared to most other cables. The problem is, most folks are familiar with the stuff sold at Radio Shack, Wal-Mart, or Best Buy. Quite frankly, most of that is junk: rudely manufactured lamp cord with RCA connectors. Monster falls nicely in the middle of the road, which is why you find it at most electronics retailers.
Here are what separates a "good" cable from a "bad" cable:
1) Shielding - it keeps RF, FM/AM, and static electricity from entering the cable and disrupting the electrical signal. By the way, ones and zeros can be disrupted just as much as PCM signals.
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2) Dielectric - Electricity follows the path of least resistance. If you place a copper cable straight, the ohms rating of the cable remains constant at 75. However, most people don't place straight copper wire between components. They bend it, it wraps around other cables, and forms that typical bird's nest. A dielectric helps keep the ohms stable, preserving picture and sound in the process.
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3) Ends - Maximizing the connection area between two metal components facilitates better signal transfer. This means more information makes it from the source to the receiving component.
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HDMI male to male i think, just look at the picture they have on monoprice.com
and DO NOT get an expensive cable its a rippoff
i have 3 HDMI cables from monoprice ($21 including shipping) and they are great quality with perfect HD picture
buy a monster cable. Its the only way to go...AJ_Timbancaya
monster cables are a joke what a waste of money, the signal degradation of a monster cable is the same as a normal cableÂ
Expensive cables = ripoff for audiophiles who buy into the BS that it actually makes a difference. Just get a cable, it doesn't matter. Even if it DOES make a difference, chances are likely it's so minute that 99.9% of the population will never even notice.
But that's just my opinion, by all means don't let me spoil the little debate y'all have got going here.Â
If not Monster or a cheap one from Monoprice then please tell us a GREAT cable to get. Thanks. And stop arguing.Gigas_Yuu
the funny thing is, this has been asked twice, but the guys that say, "MONSTER is not a superior cable" won't name a superior cable.Â
[QUOTE="acummuta"]So then, what brand of HDMI cables do you reccomend for the PS3? And i would also like to know if the image bleeding is a large problem with monoprice cables because i ordered 1 today and am planning to use it just for video, and connect the PS3 to my surround sound using it's normal composite wires. Thanks :)Unfortunately, again, I have to disagree. I thought as you did at one time. Ones and Zeros...its all digital. How can it make a difference. Then I bought a digital coax cable, and bought another and another. They all sounded different. Appararently 1s and 0s have character ;)
I'm not here to explain the science (or lack of it) behind it. All I know is what my ears and eyes tell me.
jnino92
if you have a surround sound system, you need to atleast go with optical cables for sound. the PS3 has a port for an optical cable and most surround sound receivers do too.Â
[QUOTE="Gigas_Yuu"]If not Monster or a cheap one from Monoprice then please tell us a GREAT cable to get. Thanks. And stop arguing.eclipsed4utoo
the funny thing is, this has been asked twice, but the guys that say, "MONSTER is not a superior cable" won't name a superior cable.
Perhaps there is no such thing? :D
I opted for laziness and just picked up a random Best Buy HDMI cable at the store when purchasing my PS3. (Rocketfish? Some brand like that)
[QUOTE="jnino92"][QUOTE="acummuta"]So then, what brand of HDMI cables do you reccomend for the PS3? And i would also like to know if the image bleeding is a large problem with monoprice cables because i ordered 1 today and am planning to use it just for video, and connect the PS3 to my surround sound using it's normal composite wires. Thanks :)Unfortunately, again, I have to disagree. I thought as you did at one time. Ones and Zeros...its all digital. How can it make a difference. Then I bought a digital coax cable, and bought another and another. They all sounded different. Appararently 1s and 0s have character ;)
I'm not here to explain the science (or lack of it) behind it. All I know is what my ears and eyes tell me.
eclipsed4utoo
if you have a surround sound system, you need to atleast go with optical cables for sound. the PS3 has a port for an optical cable and most surround sound receivers do too.
Just use hdmi for audio as well otherwise a optical digital cable. Red and white composite only do left and right channels while hdmi or optical does up to 7.1.First off, this is very lame on Sony's part. Its just a poor excuse to get you to buy 'their' cable. As far as HDMI functionality, one cable will not break a PS3 that the 'official Sony' one would never break it. Niether will have problems. The ONLY issue I could see is that they want you to make sure its HDMI 1.3 specs, otherwise there's no warranty issue. Its just their way of having a clause to not repair their broken systems. This is a stark contrast to Microsoft, who have been bending over backwards for their customers.
On the note about all cables are the same. I can tell you without question that is utter hogwash. I have purchased several cables (analog, component, HDMI, power) over the past years...have done extensive A/B testing and there is NO WAY you can convince me they all sound or look the same. NO WAY AT ALL!!! Not only does a $100 cable look/sound different from a $5 cable. But a $100 cable looks/sounds different then another $100 cable from a different brand!
Research, test, find your personal taste. That's the only advice I can give to you. Most places have at least a 30 day money back guarantee so it gives you some time to test things if you're not happy. The people that are shouting on here "don't waste your money". I guarantee one of two things. Either they don't care as much and whatever is whatever to them so why spend the money (and that's great for them! Really! Not everyone needs the BEST.). The other is that they simply are saying crap that they don't have any time or evidence to back it up with. I have not only done this A/B testing with myself, but several of my friends and heck...even my wife can tell the difference with some of these tests.
Just to throw in there...Monster Cable is not high end. They're better then stock. Sometimes they can be pretty decent. But they're not high end. I personally DO own some Monster stuff, but I don't look at it as the Ferarri of cables. There are other far superior brands out there as well. The only problem is...it's like just knowing of the Atlantic Ocean all your life, and then someone tells you there's a Pacific Ocean too. There's a lot out there. Check out reviews and forums. They usually are the most helpful.
If you're worried about warranty, do what you feel is best. But don't be hung up that only Sony knows how to make an HDMI cable, or that $5 crap will get you by. I'll just drop a few lines of things that better cables do. Better clarity. Seperation of sound (3 dimensional). Less bleeding of images. Less ghosting. Better colors. Less noise. And so on.
One thing to note is. If you have a $400 tv and $300 sound system, don't spend $100 on a cable. You won't really notice the difference as much. But if you're in the $1000+ catagory for either, and you care about making improvements without replacing your equipment nothing will do it better then upgrading cables. And also getting a good power conditioner.
I'm sure there's some out there that doubt me. But don't bother telling me that I'm full of it, because I've been testing this stuff for years. I have thousands of dollars invested in my home theater and thousands on various cables. Its not placebo. Its reality. Feel free to ignore it if you want. But don't rant that its not a fact.
acummuta
I have spent over $200k on one room in my house, and would never go anywhere than monoprice. Unless you have a lot of interference, any type of cable you need can be bought there. On the same note, power conditioners are the types of things total morons buy. There is no need to "clean" your power. Unless you live somewhere where you ocnstantly get HUGE power spikes, you will be more than fine. All you need is a surge protector. I can promise you that you are full of it 99% of the time, and even then what you said is a stretch. Have you even been ISF certified, or talked to an ISF tech about what you think? They would laugh at you... unless you have some crazy living conditions as I have stated before.
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