Such a thing as a ghetto HDMI cable?

I am using the one my cable company gave me a while back, and im thinking my tv may just look bad, but it also works with vga and looks a ton clearer. now i found a monster hdmi cable, do you think the quality can make it clearer cause its a better brand then this ghetto flimsy hdmi cable?

An HDMI cable is an HDMI cable. They all cost a dollar to make and the only reason some are so expensive is because of the name. You're fine with the generic HDMI cable you've got. Getting a Monster cable won't improve it at all.

An HDMI cable is an HDMI cable. They all cost a dollar to make and the only reason some are so expensive is because of the name. You're fine with the generic HDMI cable you've got. Getting a Monster cable won't improve it at all.

Phoenix534

Like the poster above said, cheap HDMI cables work exactly the same as the expensive ones, but you may have an older version HDMI cable (1.0, 1.1), which might not look as good as the newer ones.

Of course this is just speculation and I'm not really sure that it would make a difference, but you can get a new one from Amazon for 3 or 4 dollars, so it might be worth a shot.

Like the poster above said, cheap HDMI cables work exactly the same as the expensive ones, but you may have an older version HDMI cable (1.0, 1.1), which might not look as good as the newer ones.

amsfm6

That could be it. If you really want to replace it, here's a super cheap 2 meter cable. 99% off list price.

An HDMI cable is an HDMI cable. They all cost a dollar to make and the only reason some are so expensive is because of the name. You're fine with the generic HDMI cable you've got. Getting a Monster cable won't improve it at all.

Phoenix534

Some ways your right and some ways your not. Some HDMI cables are what they call "in wall certified" which means the coating/housing of the cable is better and less electric interference. These cables are made so they can go through walls that have electric wires right by them. If you you use any HDMI cable you will get lines through your picture. Another thing you got to look for in an HDMI cable is what Hertz it can do. If you have a TV that does 120 or 240 you shouldn't buy or use a cable that only does 60. If you do you ain't taking full advantage of your TVs performance. But over all you are right. I wouldn't worry about gold plating or oxygen injected stuff because the enhancement is not that noticeable. All my HDMI cables I use are rocketfish, dynex, insigna best buy brand cables and they work just fine and are cheap.

PS3s require HDCP 1.3 to use.

That's about all that matters. The HDMI cable doesn't really matter if its some BS Monster cable at 100+$ per cable or a 10 dollar Mediabridge (what I use, and it's performed flawless for me, I ordered 5 more for my family with their PS3s and DVD players and stuff) from amazon.

I am using the one my cable company gave me a while back, and im thinking my tv may just look bad, but it also works with vga and looks a ton clearer. now i found a monster hdmi cable, do you think the quality can make it clearer cause its a better brand then this ghetto flimsy hdmi cable?

Rollinfromhell

An HDMI cable is an HDMI cable. They all cost a dollar to make and the only reason some are so expensive is because of the name. You're fine with the generic HDMI cable you've got. Getting a Monster cable won't improve it at all.

Phoenix534

I am using the one my cable company gave me a while back, and im thinking my tv may just look bad, but it also works with vga and looks a ton clearer. now i found a monster hdmi cable, do you think the quality can make it clearer cause its a better brand then this ghetto flimsy hdmi cable?

Rollinfromhell

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I am using the one my cable company gave me a while back, and im thinking my tv may just look bad, but it also works with vga and looks a ton clearer. now i found a monster hdmi cable, do you think the quality can make it clearer cause its a better brand then this ghetto flimsy hdmi cable?

JuggaloRandall

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Like the poster above said, cheap HDMI cables work exactly the same as the expensive ones, but you may have an older version HDMI cable (1.0, 1.1), which might not look as good as the newer ones.

Phoenix534

That could be it. If you really want to replace it, here's a super cheap 2 meter cable. 99% off list price.

It's not a choice between dirt cheap cables and ludicrously expensive Monster cables - go over to Amazon and find yourself a nice $20 - $30 cable (they've got a zillion different brands) if it makes you feel better.

Basically, the dirt cheap ones work perfectly. The mid-priced ones work perfectly, and they've got extra insulation and thicker conductors and prettier plugs. And the Monster cables work perfectly, and they make good money for Best Buy when the salesman can sell them to people who know absolutely nothing about home electronics equipment.