If are interested in Monster cables, visit this website: Cable4HT.com

All Monster cables are selling at bargain price. 100% genuine Monster cables.

This post has been edited by DigitalTech: Nov 28 2009, 10:29 AM

That's really a wackojacko joke. Hahaha!

Sorry bro. I didn't know you took that joke so seriously.

I think you should be able to tell the counterfeit cable by looking at it. It cannot be exactly the same.

I haven't seen the fake one before, so I can't tell you the difference.

To be safe, avoid buying M1000HD HDMI cables at very low prices.

Buy from a reputable sellers (like me ) to ensure you are getting the real thing.

All the Monster cables I'm selling are 100% genuine.

This post has been edited by DigitalTech: Dec 2 2009, 06:44 PM

From what I understand, there are high grade counterfeit from China produce in masses mainly Monster M1000HD & M2000HD HDMI cables.

You can google it. I think they are supplying to those ebayers in the US.

Just to clarify my standing and credibility as a Monster cable online seller, I am getting the stocks from an authorised Monster reseller in the US. They are getting the stock directly from Monster Cable in California.

If you really still not convinced on the authenticity of the cables by the online sellers, then you can buy it directly from Monster cable website or Harvey Norman or SenQ. But the only drawback is that you will have to pay a hefty price for the same cable.

You have the options. Choose the one which you feel most comfortable.



This post has been edited by DigitalTech: Dec 3 2009, 03:53 PM

Finally, someone from the technical background revealed the facts.

I have been telling people about HDMI bandwidth speed and not merely 1 & 0.

Many people choose to believe that HDMI is digital, it's either you see the picture or you don't and all HDMI cables are the same.

The Monster Ultra 800 HDMI cable I'm selling is categorise under Advanced High Speed, achieving greater than 6.68 Gbps. It exceeds 1080p resolution requirements.

I stop explaining this fact, because people may think I am a hard selling my cables.

So, now I leave it for you to decide whether to believe cheap and expensive cables are the same or not.


Monster Cable HDMI Learning Center
http://www.monstercable.com/hdmi/advanced_for_hdmi.asp

This post has been edited by DigitalTech: Dec 3 2009, 08:50 PM

I totally agree with you.

If you think you are happy with whatever cable you are using. Then be it.

It's a free world. Nobody pointing a gun at your head to buy any cable if you don't want to.

Monster or not Monster, if it's good enough for you, you are good.

The topic on cheap or expensive HDMI cable is an endless debate, because everybody has a different budget and expectation.

This post has been edited by DigitalTech: Dec 4 2009, 09:58 AM

This is the video link where it shows that Monster cables are superior than other brands cable.

Monster Cable HDMI Learning Center
http://www.monstercable.com/hdmi/advanced_for_hdmi.asp

Something to read about HDMI cables:
http://www.digitaltips.org/video/HDMIcables.asp


What's the Difference: How to Know Which HDMI Cable to Choose?

Not all cables are created equal, and it's important to make sure the cable you're buying will meet your needs. If you're planning on connecting components that will require faster data transfer rates, you'll want the newest version of HDMI, and not the original HDMI 1.0.

It's important to get cables that are durable. They should be well-constructed with shielding to keep the signals clean. The longer the cable, the higher quality you will want to ensure that data isn't lost.

Even if you don't have an immediate need for high-definition,getting a well-constructed cable that exceeds current standards will future-proof your purchase - an important step in an industry that moves as fast as the consumer electronics industry does. If you're planning on installing cables in walls, you certainly don't want t rip out old cabling an start over.

HDMI cables deliver the true HD video and audio experience.

This post has been edited by DigitalTech: Jan 23 2010, 10:00 AM

this logic always applies....."you pay peanuts, you get monkeys".

;p

It's similar to coke pricing. You buy coke from giant, it's RM1, you buy from hotel, you pay RM6.

So, do your survey around to get the best deal.

From HDMI.org website
http://www.hdmi.org/consumer/hdmi_advantage.aspx


Performance
• All-digital. No conversion or compression needed
• Enormous bandwidth capacity – up to 10.2 gigabits per second, more than twice the bandwidth needed to transmit a 1080p signal, such as the output from a Blu-ray Disc player.
◦ Better looking movies
◦ Faster gaming
◦ Richer audio
• Ready for future emerging technologies
◦ Higher resolutions, like 1440p or Quad HD
◦ Faster refresh rates, like 120Hz
◦ Deep Color, taking the HDTV palette from millions to trillions of colors.


This is the most reliable source regarding HDMI (HDMI.org). It indeed proof that HDMI cables does have bandwidth and refresh rates.

This post has been edited by DigitalTech: Aug 14 2010, 12:16 PM

http://www.hdmi.org/manufacturer/hdmi_1_4/...ight_cable.aspx


Finding the Right Cable
With the release of the HDMI 1.4 specification, there are now five HDMI cable types to choose from, each designed to meet a particular performance standard. Here is an overview of the HDMI cable types, their capabilities, and how to tell them apart.

To help consumer and clarify cable types further, all HDMI cable products will now be required to be labeled by cable type. Look for these labels when choosing the HDMI cable that is best for your needs.

Standard HDMI Cable
The Standard HDMI cable is designed to handle most home applications, and is tested to reliably transmit 1080i or 720p video – the HD resolutions that are commonly associated with cable and satellite television, digital broadcast HD, and upscaling DVD players.

Standard HDMI Cable with Ethernet
This cable type offers the same baseline performance as the Standard HDMI Cable shown above (720p or 1080i video resolution), plus an additional, dedicated data channel, known as the HDMI Ethernet Channel, for device networking. HDMI Ethernet Channel functionality is only available if both linked devices are HDMI Ethernet Channel-enabled.

Automotive HDMI Cable
Designed for internal cabling of vehicles equipped with onboard HD video systems. Tested to a more robust performance standard, and capable of withstanding the unique stresses of the motoring environment such as vibration and temperature extremes.

High Speed HDMI Cable
The High Speed HDMI cable is designed and tested to handle video resolutions of 1080p and beyond, including advanced display technologies such as 4K, 3D, and Deep Color. If you are using any of these technologies, or if you are connecting your 1080p display to a 1080p content source, such as a Blu-ray Disc player, this is the recommended cable.

High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet
This cable type offers the same baseline performance as the High Speed HDMI Cable shown above (1080p video resolution and beyond), plus an additional, dedicated data channel, known as the HDMI Ethernet Channel, for device networking. HDMI Ethernet Channel functionality is only available if both linked devices are HDMI Ethernet Channel-enabled.




With that very obvious the cheap cables are categorised under 'Standard HDMI cable' and premium cables are under 'High Speed HDMI cable'.

So, you all judge yourself based on the information above whether all HDMI cable are the same?

Many expert or guru has their own opinions.
HDMI.org is the inventor of HDMI technologies.
With this fact, you don't have to refer to anybody else regarding this highly debatable topic.

HDMI indeed support bandwidth, speed and refresh rates.

This post has been edited by DigitalTech: Aug 14 2010, 12:49 PM

It seems like you rather believe the expert opinions than the inventor itself.

HDMI.org is not a profit organisation and they don't give opinions or cooked up facts.

It says 'faster refresh rate, like 120hz'. So it can be more than 120hz.



Q. What is the difference between a “Standard” HDMI cable and a “High-Speed” HDMI cable?
Recently, HDMI Licensing, LLC announced that cables would be tested as Standard or High-Speed cables.

• Standard (or “category 1”) HDMI cables have been tested to perform at speeds of 75Mhz or up to 2.25Gbps, which is the equivalent of a 720p/1080i signal.

• High Speed (or “category 2”) HDMI cables have been tested to perform at speeds of 340Mhz or up to 10.2Gbps, which is the highest bandwidth currently available over an HDMI cable and can successfully handle 1080p signals including those at increased color depths and/or increased refresh rates from the Source. High-Speed cables are also able to accommodate higher resolution displays, such as WQXGA cinema monitors (resolution of 2560 x 1600).

This post has been edited by DigitalTech: Aug 14 2010, 12:48 PM

Bro, a cable does not have electronic components.

Of course the cable itself does not have refresh rates.

It's just a pipeline to connect between 2 devices.

HDMI cable can support high speed, high bandwidth and high refesh rates if your devices support it.


Bottomline is, not all HDMI cables are the same even it's digital.

So for RM10 HDMI cable which you get from Tesco will not work as good as Monster, Audioquest, QED, or other premium cables.

No. Premium cables also labelled highspeed and bandwidth like 10.2Gbps, 120hz refresh rates and deep colour too.

I don't see anything wrong with that. It just support that specs, if your devices has it.

It just that this cables has the capabilities to transfer all these signals.

I'm not saying all brands label are accurate.

I can only speak for Monster cables, as I'm trading it for a while now.

Monster cables do mention all the above accurately.

Before this information disclosed, everybody believes that all HDMI are the same, it's either you get signal or not.

When you know the info from HDMI.org (the inventor of HDMI), you believe there's difference between HDMI, that is Standard speed and High Speed.

There's nothing wrong using a cheapo, standard HDMI cable. It's just that you can't achieve 1080p signal with that cable and obviously the quality and build of the cable is not that great.

Don't forget about interference signals if the cable build is not good. There's a lot of signal interference at the back of your TV.

Think about it, you invest in thousands in your LCD/Plasma TV and thousands in av receivers and speakers and invest only RM10 in HDMI cable.

The most unjustifiable is that PS3 gamers use cheapo HDMI cables for your PS3 console.

They buy PS3 is to play HD 1080p games, but only invest in cheap HDMI cables because of mislead information.
They are not getting the full potential of their PS3.

This post has been edited by DigitalTech: Aug 14 2010, 07:26 PM

Even High speed category cable, there's also bandwidth rate like 4.95Gbps, 6.68Gbps or 10.2Gbps, etc. High speed is a general category. You need to know what bandwidth too.

I actually addressing more on the confusion on 'All HDMI are the same, it's digital, either you get the signal or not" topic.

Everybody is just following the same bandwagon, because of some 'experts' wrote some article based on his/her opinions.

If you look at the begining of this thread, everybody is very confident that all HDMI are the same and very proud of it they got a good deal. Most of them bought from Tesco.

Because I'm selling Monster cables, my words does not carry weight.

Most of the audiophiles here who believes and using high performance cables did not respond to this thread, and I know who are they. I'm sure you all know why.

Monoprice cables are considered cheap, as it's coming from China factories who mass produce HDMI cables. It has no difference with Tesco cables. Because they purchase in huge bulks, they can sell it even cheaper. High speed? Who certified that?

Monster cables has certifications from THX, DTS, Dolby, SimplayHD, ISF, ROHS compliant, etc.

These are renowed organisations which have stringent requirements before giving out these certifications.

So, now it's not the matter what cable is best, it's more like what you want to believe and trust. And that's personal.

PS3 produce 1080p resolution games. If you uses standard speed HDMI cable, you can only see 720p or 1080i resolutions.

Standard speed HDMI cable cannot cope with the high bandwidth coming from your PS3 to your TV to achieve 1080p.

Please refer to this. That fact is not coming from me, but HDMI.org.


http://www.hdmi.org/manufacturer/hdmi_1_4/...ight_cable.aspx

Finding the Right Cable
With the release of the HDMI 1.4 specification, there are now five HDMI cable types to choose from, each designed to meet a particular performance standard. Here is an overview of the HDMI cable types, their capabilities, and how to tell them apart.

To help consumer and clarify cable types further, all HDMI cable products will now be required to be labeled by cable type. Look for these labels when choosing the HDMI cable that is best for your needs.

Standard HDMI Cable
The Standard HDMI cable is designed to handle most home applications, and is tested to reliably transmit 1080i or 720p video – the HD resolutions that are commonly associated with cable and satellite television, digital broadcast HD, and upscaling DVD players.

High Speed HDMI Cable
The High Speed HDMI cable is designed and tested to handle video resolutions of 1080p and beyond, including advanced display technologies such as 4K, 3D, and Deep Color. If you are using any of these technologies, or if you are connecting your 1080p display to a 1080p content source, such as a Blu-ray Disc player, this is the recommended cable.

SimplayLabs
http://www.simplaylabs.com/index.aspx

Simplay Labs is the Leader in HD Solutions delivering HD performance standards, testing services, development tools, technologies, and consulting services for manufacturers of CE and PC products.

Simplay HD Verified Products
http://www.simplaylabs.com/consumers/allpr...=4&cname=Cables

There's a list of Monster cables verified by SimplayLabs. It spells out the bandwidth and other specifications.

If this also you cannot trust, then please stick to brandless cables.



1. Do you know for certain that the 'normal' or 'cheapo' or 'regular' cables that most people use are standard speed only? Maybe these cables can fall into the high speed category?
You are also based on your own feelings and opinions judging that this cables are 1080p certified cables. Proof it. Who certified it?

2. Most people have already reported that their 'normal' or 'cheapo' or 'regular' cable can support 1080p. What does this imply?
Most people? how many people do you know and understand about video quality. If they see picture and the TV shows 1080p, they agreed.
I play DVD using HDMI, my TV also shows 1080p, so does it means it's really 1080p?

I also asked you earlier if Monster HDMI cables are Cat 2 (High Speed) certified. U haven't answered me yet.
Look at SimplayHD verified cables site. http://www.simplaylabs.com/consumers/allpr...=4&cname=Cables

With all the certifications by all this renowed organisations cannot convinced you, then I think that's not a problem on the facts, but more to your personal feelings about it.

Maybe many get ticks off by the price of this premium cables, but quality is quality, there's no 2 way about it.

This post has been edited by DigitalTech: Aug 15 2010, 11:01 AM