I have a lot of HDMI cables with me, ranging from Audioquest, Giraffee, Panasonic, Pioneer, well-built cap ayams and the other is Wireworld IIRC. Erm,... no major difference in PQ and AQ that I can really see and hear. Or shall I say that all are the same to my peasant sight and hearing There is only 1 case that the cap ayam HDMI gave problem. Totally no sound and pic.

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This post has been edited by htkaki: Nov 24 2009, 02:57 PM

Boss, you have your Marantz CD6003 to rely on

The normal BDP or DVDP usually do not fare well when plays CD.

Eager to know also . I have too many HDMI cables with me that could probably have 'affected' my eyesight to determine which is better . I did pass some to ar188. For audio, I can safely say that no noticable difference between a non-branded well-built HDMI cable with Audioquest, Giraffe, Panasonic as well as Wireworld. Probably the branded cable aint expensive enough. No pun intended.

ouch......

Anyone kind enough to lend me their HDMI cables for testing? It will be on a FHD LCD TV for video and a properly calibrated audio system for audio.

I can offer my demo room for the blind test




Bro, your position is different from mine I might get VDH for testing next week. Then, maybe XLO or Kimber. Just that I am keen on this Monster thingy

Previously, I have all kinds of HDMI cables for free. Pioneer FOC cable, Giraffe, Audioquest, Wireworld, Sharp FOC cable, Panasonic High-Speed and standard FOC cable, etc. I gave some of these to my buddies and reg customers at that time. I did test it out at that time. No perceivable difference in audio and visual. That gave me a impression that all are the same.

Until recently, itchy butt on the award winning HDMI cable. So take one to test and it is disappointing. I was literally surprised by it as my initial perception is no difference as usual. I mean how could a new gen HDMI cable (it claimed to be 1.4) loses out to a 1.3 HDMI cable that is more than 2 yrs old (tech only progresses and will not reverse).

I did post on my impression on another higher range HDMI cable from the same co that was brought by my cust for testing yday.


Ya.... reminds me of the debate between SET Vs SS amp

I can always let you guys have the properly calibrated and set up room. Although it is not a high-end system, IMHO this mid-range system should be good enough to test it out as it is able to 'detect' any flaws in a BD recording.

Equipments :

1. Denon AVR-4310
2. Panasonic DMP-BD60
3. Dune Prime 3.0
4. Optoma HD65
5. Samsung 40B550
6. SVS 7150 7channel power amp
7. Onkyo NR1008
8. SVS M series loudspeakers : MBS-01 as front wide
9. SVS SCS-01(M) : Surround
10. Belden 1311A for surr and front wide
11. XLO HT6 speaker cable for front
12. Kimber 8PR for center
13. Power amp connected with Kimber Kable Hero, Timbre & PBJ
14. Subwoofers : SVS PB13-Ultra, SB13-Plus, PB12-Plus, SB12-NSD
15. Sub EQ : AS-EQ1

Speaking of which mostly award winning stuffs in a well controlled room.

Done Audyssey calibration and also SPL meter level checked for each channel.

I am very interested to find out more. I'll call the rest of audiophiles and HT gang.

We shall do in this way.

I'll connect the cable w/o telling what cable is being used (everyone have to wait outside). Then, all go in and audition.

Then, change to another cable, same process. We shall do this a few times and we shall see the end result.

Agree?

This post has been edited by htkaki: Aug 19 2010, 09:49 AM

Bro, no problemo. I am just curious to know what is the result. Better still, I shall ask my staff to do the switching of cables w/o telling me which one. I'll join the rest outside. This way, I can be a participant too



Only interested in HDMI coz HD is the 'in' thing now Boss, when can I get it?

I only have those cheapo cables and entry level boutique HDMI cable. Waiting for others to bring.

Sat and Sun would be good No worry abt food since there are mamak restaurants as well as chinese restaurants in vicinity.

On qualitative ground, say if a OEM cable (Pioneer free cable, china mali punya) / non-branded cable can still transmit HD audio visual flawlessly, it's a 'pass' to me (peasant a bit cheapskate).

What I am eager to know is :

1. Whether a good HDMI cable does justify the price against non-certified cable
- Sorry, I have too many HDMI cables from OEM, non-branded to branded. So far, still not 100% convinced that it will bring a lot of improvement in qualitative term. Not so good experience when I tested a so-called v1.4 cable from a reputable brand (more famous than Monster for those HT hobbyists) that was being awarded 5 stars by a mag when it FAILED to outshine the cheapo Panasonic cable .

2. What is the difference between High-Speed cable against Standard Cable for audio and visual
- I am eager to know the difference (qualitative) both in audio and visual for these cables WHEN watching a movie / concert BD.




I agree that cheap cables might not last long esp those generic type. The connectors will even come off if you pull too hard

I guess I am lucky thus far as no of it has failed.

So far, I really failed to see significant improvement by using expensive HDMI cable. So, still sticking with those cheap HDMI cables from Pioneer, Giraffe, Panasonic, and 'kikilala' HDMI

Yes,agree with azbro. Keep it. You will never know when you need it. Comes in handy as spare.

Use your ps3 and the hdmi to connect to another display panel. If same problem, then you know what is the problem.

Mikeyz, the alternative brand :

http://www.bluejeanscable.com/store/hdmi-c.../hdmi-cable.htm

The white color HDMI cable?

If yes, it beats a WHF 5 star Award HDMI cable by miles. I have both before. It is so disappointing that it did not last 30mins in my system. Anyway, sold it off at a decent profit lah

Interesting. Please explain.

Mine from Monoprice. Very affordable for a high speed HDMI cable