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Old 05-07-2008, 06:55 PM   #1 of 11
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HDMI cable...does brand matter?


I am looking at some HDMI cable for my projector and LCD and monster and branded cable is super expensive. On Tigerdirect I can get a 50FT HDMI 10.2 GBPS cable for $159
Cables to Go 50-Foot HDMI MaleMale Cable - Sonicwave, High Bandwidth 10.2 Gbps 40311 at TigerDirect.com
While monster is like $400

Will I be under powering or not getting the max our of my equipment by doing this?
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Old 05-07-2008, 07:23 PM   #2 of 11
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Re: HDMI cable...does brand matter?


Definetly not especially comparing it to Monster cable. Also try Monoprice.com as well as Bettercables.com




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Old 05-07-2008, 07:26 PM   #3 of 11
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Re: HDMI cable...does brand matter?


Definitely shop Monoprice first. I love that place and have saved a ton of money thanks to them.
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Old 05-07-2008, 09:37 PM   #4 of 11
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Re: HDMI cable...does brand matter?


The brand does not matter.

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Old 05-08-2008, 07:47 AM   #5 of 11
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Re: HDMI cable...does brand matter?


50ft Monoprice HDMI cable is $53.

I'm using a 15ft HDMI cable from Monoprice as well as 4x2 Matrix HDMI switch box. They are by far one of the best value companies that I have ever used.

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Old 05-08-2008, 07:52 AM   #6 of 11
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Re: HDMI cable...does brand matter?


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Originally Posted by jason123
I am looking at some HDMI cable for my projector and LCD and monster and branded cable is super expensive. On Tigerdirect I can get a 50FT HDMI 10.2 GBPS cable for $159
Cables to Go 50-Foot HDMI MaleMale Cable - Sonicwave, High Bandwidth 10.2 Gbps 40311 at TigerDirect.com
While monster is like $400

Will I be under powering or not getting the max our of my equipment by doing this?
No, your equipment will work great. I think you can do better, though. I've had very good luck at Trianglecables.com Quality Computer Cables , Adapters, Genuine Ink Cartridges and www.CablesforLess.com The Same Quality Cables... For Less in the past.



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Old 05-08-2008, 08:27 PM   #7 of 11
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Re: HDMI cable...does brand matter?


Just wondering you guys are all telling me about off brands monoprice, etc...if I can get the product form Tiger at cost are those cables that I listed good? I am sooo lost when it comes to these.
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Old 05-08-2008, 10:33 PM   #8 of 11
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Re: HDMI cable...does brand matter?


They are ok, but why would you rather pay $159.99 from TigerDirect, than $53.64 from Monoprice?
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Old 05-09-2008, 07:53 AM   #9 of 11
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Re: HDMI cable...does brand matter?


BTW.........
Monoprice and BlueJeans Cable aren't exactly "no name" brands anymore. They have made good names for themselves, by selling very decent products for less money than the "big name" brands.
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Old 05-09-2008, 08:55 AM   #10 of 11
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Re: HDMI cable...does brand matter?


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BTW.........
Monoprice and BlueJeans Cable aren't exactly "no name" brands anymore. They have made good names for themselves, by selling very decent products for less money than the "big name" brands.
This is also true to a lesser extent in the "Triangle" and "Cables For Less" brands that I recommended. I got those links from recommendations here on the HTF!



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