Ultraslim HDMI cables coming from monoprice

[JamesA1]

http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-33199_7...mere-hands-on/

Will initially be offering a 60-foot cable, but eventually will use the new RedMere technology in 6-foot cables as well. RedMere uses an active transmitter/receiver pair embedded in the ends of the cable, drawing a small amount of power from the HDMI port. The cable is uni-directional, but that's no problem in ordinary use. The prices floated are about $70 for the 60-foot cable, $14 for the 6-foot cable.

[Homer Jay Simpson]

http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-33199_7...mere-hands-on/

Will initially be offering a 60-foot cable, but eventually will use the new RedMere technology in 6-foot cables as well. RedMere uses an active transmitter/receiver pair embedded in the ends of the cable, drawing a small amount of power from the HDMI port. The cable is uni-directional, but that's no problem in ordinary use. The prices floated are about $70 for the 60-foot cable, $14 for the 6-foot cable.

Cool, and LOL at Monster wanting 100 bucks for a 9 foot cable.

[r1lee]

I use Velocity swivel head HDMI cables which are thin and can rotate in multiple directions. Cost wise if you look online they are decently inexpensive.

http://www.cablestogo.com/product.as...hdmi%20swivel#

like here.
http://ncix.com/products/?sku=53235&...BLES%20TO%20GO

[ozymandias]

But not applicable for long runs. Most cables will work in short runs (less than 3 metre).

The upcoming ultraslim HDMI is especially designed for longer runs. I just got a 25 ft HDMI 1.4 cable from Costco which is so far so good. I still need a 50-60 ft HDMI 1.4 cable for second run to the projector, so if the powered monoprice ultraslim works with HDMI 1.4, then I will be getting it (absolutely hated the older 50 ft monoprice HDMI cables which were completely inflexible and didn't support 1080p, let alone 3D).

I use Velocity swivel head HDMI cables which are thin and can rotate in multiple directions. Cost wise if you look online they are decently inexpensive.

http://www.cablestogo.com/product.as...hdmi%20swivel#

like here.
http://ncix.com/products/?sku=53235&...BLES%20TO%20GO

[r1lee]

But not applicable for long runs. Most cables will work in short runs (less than 3 metre).

The upcoming ultraslim HDMI is especially designed for longer runs. I just got a 25 ft HDMI 1.4 cable from Costco which is so far so good. I still need a 50-60 ft HDMI 1.4 cable for second run to the projector, so if the powered monoprice ultraslim works with HDMI 1.4, then I will be getting it (absolutely hated the older 50 ft monoprice HDMI cables which were completely inflexible and didn't support 1080p, let alone 3D).

huh? You're telling me your 50ft HDMI cable does not support 1080p or 3d?

not only that, why didn't you just run CAT cable instead? There tons of CAT cable adapters that will allow you to turn them into HDMI, DVI etc..

[ozymandias]

Yes, the 50ft HDMI cable that I got (from Monoprice - got it more than year ago now) won't run 1080p. It will run 720p/1080i which requires substantially less bandwidth. In general, HDMI1.4 (10Gbps) is harder to do consistently for distances greater than 25ft with cheaper cables.

As a matter of fact, I do have a 2 x CAT6 with adapters (also from monoprice) that I am using right now in its place but it needs to be powered on both sides which is a pain. Would rather replace that with a slim powered HDMI 1.4 cable instead.

huh? You're telling me your 50ft HDMI cable does not support 1080p or 3d?

not only that, why didn't you just run CAT cable instead? There tons of CAT cable adapters that will allow you to turn them into HDMI, DVI etc..

[r1lee]

Yes, the 50ft HDMI cable that I got (from Monoprice - got it more than year ago now) won't run 1080p. It will run 720p/1080i which requires substantially less bandwidth. In general, HDMI1.4 (10Gbps) is harder to do consistently for distances greater than 25ft with cheaper cables.

As a matter of fact, I do have a 2 x CAT6 with adapters (also from monoprice) that I am using right now in its place but it needs to be powered on both sides which is a pain. Would rather replace that with a slim powered HDMI 1.4 cable instead.

This needs to be powered by both sides? I have this and I've never have had an issue using it. It requires power, but it usually grabs it from the device that its plugged into.
http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2

I also have a 50ft standard speed cable from Monoprice. I don't have any 1080p issues, 3d issues or anything along those lines. I guess lots of things could be at play.
http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2


This is a pretty good read. Most cases it makes no difference.

http://www.audioholics.com/education...ion-conclusion

[ozymandias]

I have an earlier version of this (which required power on both sides - this one just needs power on one side) that cost 2x more than a year ago.

http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2

The newer one looks more promising - might give that a try as pricing has come down quite a bit.

The 50 ft "high speed" HDMI cables that I got from monoprice are no longer offered - which is a good thing as they weren't that good, presumably the ultraslim HDMI cables will replace the "high speed" category. All of their newer 50 ft appear to be standard speed only and officially claims to only support 720p/1080i on their website. They might work for 1080p, but it may be hit or miss.

http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2

If I am interpreting correctly, your link to the audioholics chart showed only 2-3 of the 15 cables over 7.5 metres were able to do HDMI1.3 (let alone HDMI1.4), so clearly distance does make a huge difference.

This needs to be powered by both sides? I have this and I've never have had an issue using it. It requires power, but it usually grabs it from the device that its plugged into.
http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2

I also have a 50ft standard speed cable from Monoprice. I don't have any 1080p issues, 3d issues or anything along those lines. I guess lots of things could be at play.
http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2


This is a pretty good read. Most cases it makes no difference.

http://www.audioholics.com/education...ion-conclusion

[r1lee]

If I am interpreting correctly, your link to the audioholics chart showed only 2-3 of the 15 cables over 7.5 metres were able to do HDMI1.3 (let alone HDMI1.4), so clearly distance does make a huge difference.

Yeah, i wasn't debating what you were saying. Just saying that i didn' thave any of the issues you have encountered.
Basically it's really a hit and miss on cable, especially at distances. So far I guess I've lucked out.

[Coz4k]

Speaking of MONO:



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