HDMI - Which version?

londonbairn · 1 May 2012 at 11:23

HDMi 1.3 is fine, I have 3D devices working absolutely fine on HDMI 1.3 cables.

cmndr_andi · 1 May 2012 at 11:58

I would completely agree that going for HDMI cables with solid connections is worth a couple of quid for sure. I find that looking for a cheapish cable with a bunch of very positive user reviews usually means you are onto a winner (the OCUK value HDMI cables for example are great).

One thing I would like to point out is What Hi Fi's database of HDMI cable reviews. Man, there are many lols to be had here.

Mercenary Keyboard Warrior · 1 May 2012 at 12:55

cmndr_andi said:
I would completely agree that going for HDMI cables with solid connections is worth a couple of quid for sure. I find that looking for a cheapish cable with a bunch of very positive user reviews usually means you are onto a winner (the OCUK value HDMI cables for example are great).

One thing I would like to point out is What Hi Fi's database of HDMI cable reviews. Man, there are many lols to be had here.

My god, do people believe this stuff!?

Saying that, the biggest problem from Magazines is they need to favourably review products from advertisers. I would bet my last £ that the magazines where they review some of those cables had big glossy adverts from the same manufacturers.

ikillbears · 1 May 2012 at 13:28

no one seems to have asked what his tv can support. mine for example only does 1.3

cmndr_andi · 1 May 2012 at 13:37

zhx said:
no one seems to have asked what his tv can support. mine for example only does 1.3

But it doesn't matter - the cables are the same, it's basically just the marketing that is different.

realBabelfish · 1 May 2012 at 13:42

rafster said:
HDMi 1.3 is fine, I have 3D devices working absolutely fine on HDMI 1.3 cables.

then you must have good quality cables. 1.3 isnt guaranteed to carry the signal. also, what type of 3d is it? there are a few types IIRC

realBabelfish · 1 May 2012 at 13:43

cmndr_andi said:
But it doesn't matter - the cables are the same, it's basically just the marketing that is different.

no its not. 1.4 guarantees 3d, 1.3 might not. 1.4 does ARC and ethernet. 1.3 does not.

just get 1.4 since they are the same prices most places anyway

bledd · 1 May 2012 at 17:51

zhx said:
no one seems to have asked what his tv can support. mine for example only does 1.3

It will work fine with 1.4 cables, just won't support the extra features it offers.

Since 1.4 cables are so cheap anyway, might as well go for them!

funguST · 1 May 2012 at 19:07

Got a couple from play for about £2 each, work fine.

The Halk · 1 May 2012 at 19:16

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malfunkshun · 1 May 2012 at 19:18

realBabelfish said:
no its not. 1.4 guarantees 3d, 1.3 might not. 1.4 does ARC and ethernet. 1.3 does not.

1.3 HS cables will do everything except ethernet. But since prices are the same it isnt worth buying 1.3 over 1.4. Just make sure you get a proper 1.4 and not one of these hooky sub-standard cables that arent really up to the job that are doing the rounds on some auction sites etc.

londonbairn · 1 May 2012 at 23:05

realBabelfish said:
then you must have good quality cables. 1.3 isnt guaranteed to carry the signal. also, what type of 3d is it? there are a few types IIRC

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