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Please help with reccomendation for 50ft HDMI 1.3 cable for Panasonic AE4000U projector. . .

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Thread Starter 
I haven't created a thread here in ages, but I know where to go when I need to solicit better-than-average advice.

Pulled the trigger on the new Panny earlier this week after my 4805 crapped out after four years of hard use. I need a 50ft HDMI cable (1.3 cert or later) by Friday when the new projector is due to arrive. I'll be hooking it up to my Denon 3808CI, which has a PS3 connected to it (currently, video is through component. HDMI is currently employed for the HD audio codecs).

I went to Monoprice but their 50ft cables aren't HDMI 1.3. I've heard good things about thier long cables (I have one of their 3ft cables) but I'm concerned that if it's not 1.3, I lose out on deep color support. I sent an email to their customer support. Their response is as follows:



Hello Mr. Dwayne
 
In regards to your question, which particular length cables were you considering, because unfortunately we only carry 1.3 category 2 certified cables from 4ft up to 25ft? Although we carry extended length cable beyond that which have been tested to carry a 1080p signal as well but haven't been certified and therefore are 1.2 rated. Sorry for any inconvenience.
 
Should you have any further questions, please feel free to email us.
 
Any further questions may be directed to
............@monoprice.com
 
We appreciate your business.
 
Sincerely,
 
..... .....



Can someone please steer me in the right direction for a solid performing cable that won't break the bank? Hoping to keep it at around a bill.

In the end, my setup will look like this:

Panasonic AE4000U
PS3
Denon 3808CI
Axiom M80s
Axiom VP150
Axiom QS8s
Squeezebox Duet (FLAC Library)

Even though I haven't posted in ages, I still come around quite a bit. It's been a blast watching this site grow - Ron and Parker created something special.

Thanks,

-Dwayne
post #2 of 5
Hi Dwayne --  Check out Firefold.com.  They are very reputable, but don't get as much press as monoprice.  They have a 50ft 1.3b-cert cable for $49.99.  Even with overnight shipping that should stay well under a bill.
post #3 of 5
Thread Starter 
Seth,

Thanks for the response!

Placed an order this morning with them this morning, including next day delivery.

Like you said, they don't seem to get much talk compared to monoprice. I've bought a couple cables from mono in the past with no issues. Would've again but was a bit uneasy about that cable length being certified only for 1.2.

I'll let you know how I make out.

Thanks again. . .

-Dwayne
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Very good, Dwayne!  I hope your experience is as good as mine has been.  I have no affiliation to Firefold (other than being a frequent customer), but they actually have a small brick & mortar store several miles away from me, so I try to support them whenever I can.   I've always been incredibly pleased with their products and their customer service is fantastic too!
post #5 of 5
Thread Starter 
Thought I'd chime back in as promised. . .received the cable and mounted the projector on Friday - absolutely fantastic!!!

No issues whatsoever. The cable is of solid quality and the images getting to the new panny are gorgeous. Still have to figure out how to best upscale standard def DVDs, but as far HD content is concerned, I really couldn't be happier. Modern Warfare 2 at a 100" diag is simply insane. :)

Thanks again for reccomendation. . .sincerely appreciate it!

-Dwayne
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