Foxsat HDR HDMI cable

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Nigel Goodwin

28-08-2011

Originally Posted by gomezz:
“From what I have seen reported some makes of TV are more prone to this issue than others.”

As are some boxes - HDMI/HDCP seems fairly poorly implemented all round.

Badvok

30-08-2011

Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin:
“No, this is why a FAULTY HDMI cable (regardless of price) 'could' provide poor video.

HDMI leads have to meet a certain specification, if they do then no matter the cost the picture won't be any different.

If it doesn't meet that spec, then it's faulty.”

Yes, but my point is that in reality you are more likely to get a faulty HDMI cable if you try and save a few quid. Too many people paint it as black&white, "because it's digital", when the truth is actually very, very grey.
There's no point spending ridiculous amounts but at least buy from a trusted manufacturer who has probably had the cable properly tested.

grahamlthompson

30-08-2011

Originally Posted by Badvok:
“Yes, but my point is that in reality you are more likely to get a faulty HDMI cable if you try and save a few quid. Too many people paint it as black&white, "because it's digital", when the truth is actually very, very grey.
There's no point spending ridiculous amounts but at least buy from a trusted manufacturer who has probably had the cable properly tested.”

Used a few poundland leads and a few from Aldi, never found a faulty one yet. I did find a problem with a mates fancy hdmi cable which worked fine but blanked a freeview mux. Swapping it for an el-cheapo sorted it.

Nigel Goodwin

30-08-2011

Originally Posted by grahamlthompson:
“Used a few poundland leads and a few from Aldi, never found a faulty one yet. I did find a problem with a mates fancy hdmi cable which worked fine but blanked a freeview mux. Swapping it for an el-cheapo sorted it.”

Yes, and even worse the ludicrous 'monster' cables can even damage the socket, as they are far too big and heavy for no good reason.

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