Talking about build quality and non-branded HDMI cable, I am using a few. So far so good. No issue at all.

Anyway, I have this free Panasonic HDMI cable for more than 2 years. 3 weeks ago, I tested this out with a renowned brand that garnered a very good review.

Shocked to find out that it does not improve in audio and in fact the Panasonic has better clarity and transparency in it.

I thought it could be me or placebo. I asked my bro to listen. He said why becomes laid back and sounds a bit 'muffled'?

Quickly removed the said cable and sold it. Now, using the Panasonic cable.

It is indeed surprising for me. How could a normal HDMI cable,.... I better put it as Standard HDMI cable outperforms the award winning renowned brand.

I have a HDMI from the same brand for about 2 years. It didn't sound as bad as the current model. Yesterday, a customer brought the same brand but higher range for testing.

I must say that while the picture quality does seemingly better in contrast and colour thus creating better better depth, the audio does not have distinct improvement.

It only sounds slightly faster than the Panasonic cable and marginally cleaner. I casually ask him about the price of the cable. It's RM385.

Well, it depends on how one look at it. For him, it is worth the money for the improvement

Yes, after these test.

I would say not as much as in power cables or maybe I have yet to find one which offers value-for-money (for those who know me well will know what I mean). That's why I am sticking to all my current HDMI cables