QUOTE(sunauto @ Nov 1 2007, 04:29 AM)
I guess this is not the proper way to compare HDMI cables because most of you feel that they're the same whether it is a Cap Ayam brand or a branded one. Certain brands like Monster Cable for example has HDMI cables with a length of 12 metres and above and it can still output 1080p signals with no problems but try using a Cap Ayam brand, you'll notice that there's nothing on the screen. There are many cheap Made In China HDMI cables costing only RM50 for a 7 metre length but what most people didn't realise is that such cables can't carry HD resolutions at this length, it works fine with 480p but not with 720p. When you manage to get one, then you'll know where branded HDMI cables will shine.
Next, if you know, uncompressed audio is transmitted via HDMI and we're talking about a very large bandwidth involved here so that the signal strength must be strong and stable, the resistance in the cable must be kept to a minimum. No two HDMI cables carry the same bandwidth as they're made with different materials and if you're using them merely for an upscaling dvd player or video game consoles, you won't notice any difference until you're passing uncompressed audio to those next-gen amps which are already out in the market now.
Most people think that as long as it's digital, it doesn't matter that much but for the trained ears, you can detect the difference. It's true even for coaxial and optical cables too, better ones do make a difference but if you're having a budget setup, then it's not feasible to get expensive cables as a poor source won't do any good even if you have high quality cables. Lets not argue about this, just suit your pocket, if you feel that it's not worth dumping extra $$$ on cables, then lets just move on.
But we weren't talking about extreme length of cables.
You have just reinforced what I have been saying. If the HDMI cable is too long you just don't get a signal that's all. There's no in between like a blur pic or a dull pic.
Most cap ayam brand even up to 5 meters can carry a signal without problem. So whether Cap Ayam or Expensive Cables there's no diffference.
As for Optical and Coaxial, I don't want to comment there because both are using different technologies. The peculiarities of the implementation of the signals and the conversion of the signals to analog might give rise to some differences.
Added on November 1, 2007, 10:11 amQUOTE(wKkaY @ Nov 1 2007, 07:54 AM)
Good idea. There's no point arguing with audiophile lunatics, especailly those who think that a RM900 1 meter power cord can perceivably influence a player's sound (notwithstanding that electricity is supplied with gimmick-free cabling from the nearest neighborhood TNB station kilometers away!).
Anyway, my take in this is that if a cheap cable works out for you, keep using it. The risk with buying a cheap cable is that you may have to buy a second cable if it turns out that it doesn't work (and thus spend more) or when your requirements increase. It has happened to me before when the 5m cable for hooking my DVI-D monitor to the computer in the closet didn't work past 800x600.
Power chords has nothing to do with what we were discussing. We were discussing digital HDMI signals on different quality cables.
If I buy a cheap RM30/- HDMI cable and it loses signal after 1 year, I just buy another one.
I still save tons of money rather than buying an expensive one which does the same thing
Cheap HDMI cables = If it works, it works. No difference with Super Duper Cable.
Cheap HDMI cables = If it doesn't work, just loss of signal that's all (Image won't dim or blur). Buy a better one. Still cheaper than buy an expensive one.
Peace, Just friendly discussion.
This post has been edited by Ngto: Nov 1 2007, 10:14 AM 
Apr 22 2007, 08:54 PM
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. S-Video is analog cable where signal strength and quality plays an important part in picture quality unlike HDMI.
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