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Length: 25 Feet (Single Pack) | Style: HDMI Male to Male "
And still going strong.
There are countless HDMI cables on the market that range in price from “jeeeeze” to “OMG?”
Going through each brand and cable isn’t necessary, as there are only two claims these cables make to justify their prices, and both are easily refuted.
1. Better picture and/or sound quality. This isn’t possible. The only way one cable could make your content look or sound better than another cable is if one of them changed the data flowing across them. If any of the data going across somehow gets changed, the only two possible results at the TV end are sparkles (a pixel dropping out, quite noticeable) or the entire image dropping out. It can’t look sharper (or softer), brighter (or dimmer), more colorful (or muted).
This would mean huge aspects of the image have changed, and HDMI cables just don’t work like that.
Over longer runs, the signal can degrade, but that doesn’t mean the image degrades. There is no correlation between signal quality and picture quality. This is not analog. That isn’t how HDMI cables work. The image will look perfect, regardless of the signal strength, up to the point where dropouts or sparkles happen.
After that, there’s nothing. Before that is perfect.
There are people all over the Internet who claim to have seen huge improvements after switching to expensive HDMI cables. Objectively, this isn’t possible. There are any number of possibilities regarding what’s going on (different settings, confirmation bias, HDMI cable company employees, et cetera).
2. Better made. The other common boast is that more expensive HDMI cables are better made, implying they’ll last longer. Whether this is true is actually pretty irrelevant.
Even if that weren’t true, and let’s say for some reason the $6 HDMI cable you buy lasts only two years (it will likely last longer) and you need to replace it. So you’ve spent $6. How is a $100 HDMI cable that lasts four years a better deal?
“So, does a $10 HDMI cable make your system look or sound different from a $100 or $1,000 cable? The short answer is, ‘Absolutely not.’”
Audioholics did a massive article a few years ago, testing long HDMI cables.
Some advice there is a touch dated, but the core of the science is still sound. “I have to come away saying that most cables under 4-5 meters will pass just about anything in today’s arsenal of 1080p.” Or if you prefer a shorter, more succinct version, look to the more recent The Truth vs Hype about Expensive HDMI Cables: “So, does a $10 HDMI cable make your system look or sound different from a $100 or $1,000 cable?
The long and the short answer is, "NO.’”
Expertreviews.com: "Expensive HDMI cables make no difference—the absolute proof is a great article with some awesomely extensive objective testing: “After methodically testing each cable, our comprehensive results revealed the truth. We couldn’t find a single error in any of the frames of video we captured using our tests, regardless of the cable we used. Even allowing for a single error per billion bits, none of our captured frames contained as much as a single pixel out of order by a single colour shade.”
Tested Mag: The Difference Between Cheap and Expensive HDMI Cables: “As should be abundantly clear, expensive HDMI cables are simply not worth purchasing for normal use. In the case that you are running cable in a permanent fashion through walls or ceilings, it may be prudent to spend a little extra for heavier-duty cables for the sake of longevity, but if you’re spending extra on gold-plated connectors and the like, you are doing little more than embedding hard-earned cash in the walls of your home.”
Eurogamer: “The conclusion is that you can run any HDMI cable—no matter how cheap—and get identical results.” And also, “The important thing to point out is that there is no real parallel with the world of analogue cables.”
Here’s a reference in Popular Mechanics in Brand-Name HDMI Cables: Are They Worth It?: “The fact is, HDMI is digital, meaning you either get the feed or you don’t. High prices and gimmicks like gold-plating don’t affect 1s and 0s. Our advice: Purchase your wiring online for cheap, and use the saved money to upgrade to a larger flat screen.”
The fact is, below 50 feet, performance is going to be a LOT more uniform. In other words, you’ll have more cables that will work on everything. As such, it’s even more likely that a cheap cable will perform the same as their more expensive counterparts.
At short distances (under 10 feet), like we’ve always said, there’s not going to be any difference.”
Link Depot HDMI to HDMI Cable 25 feet
Conclusion:
There is no reason to spend more money on basic HDMI cables.
Again, there is no reason to spend more money on basic HDMI cables. For longer runs, the Link Depot HDMI Cable works great.
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From the manufacturer
The HDMI cable is the newest and best digital video connection on the market. HDMI is the only cable that can transfer uncompressed high-definition video and multi channel digital audio in resolutions higher than 1080p. These high speed HDMI cables are convenient because they will allow the transfer of digital audio and video in a single cable, permitting a less confusing mess of wires and a cleaner entertainment center. They are backward compatible to all previous versions. Moreover you will get HDMI and Ethernet cable within one cable. It is CL2 rated HDMI cable. Gold-plated HDMI cables are of a higher grade, and they are better and larger conductors.
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High-Resolution Pictures and Deeper ColorsYou’ll experience clear, vibrant colors because our hdmi cable meets the HDMI standards. Providing you with transfer rates up to 10.2 Gbps, Our hdmi cable supports 4k including 3D, Full HD 1080p, Ultra HD (2k and 4k), and deep color. HDMI cable not only provides High-quality picture and sound, but also supports shared Internet connections. Therefore, there is no need for a separate Ethernet cable. You can also make internet connections between multiple devices. Enjoy HD video and digital audio combined into one cable with the Ethernet-ready High-Speed HDMI Cable. |
HD Audio with up to 32 Audio ChannelsFor a multi-dimensional immersive audio experience. Goes beyond traditional 'Surround Sound' and delivers clearly perceptible, three dimensional, positional audio experience with up to 32 discrete channels. Our HDMI arc cable for audio also enables you to transmit high-resolution sound formats like Dolby TrueHD or DTS HD. CEC and ARC features allow you to simplify your setup by letting you control your devices from one control point. |
Durability and Flawless Transmission24K Gold Plated with 99.99% Oxygen Free Copper Conductor. It also help from any data loss and keeps high conductivity. Our high output HDMI cable constructed using the high quality material for best contact connection between HDMI equipment. Corrosion-resistant golden contacts for a loss-free transmission. Double shielding significantly enhances interference protection. This in-wall high speed HDMI cable can be run behind the wall too. |
Universal CompatibilityThese universal HDMI cables compatible with all HDMI devices, as well as being backward compatible with all previous HDMI standards. Ideal for your Blu-ray players, Fire TV, Apple TV, HDTV, PS4, PS3, Xbox one, Xbox 360, PC, AV Receiver, HDTV, Beamers, Projectors, Laptops, Macbook, other HDMI-enabled devices and many more. |
High Quality Picture, Sound and Ethernet all in 1 Cable
Delivering clear and vibrant video, The High-Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet meets the latest standards, which means it considerably expands bandwidth up to 10.2 Gbps, offers 4K@24 (1080p) video resolution (four times more clarity than 1080p), and supports the wide-angle theatrical 21:9 video aspect ratio.
The cable also offers dynamic synchronization of video and audio stream: it can deliver two video streams (dual view) simultaneously and up to four audio streams simultaneously. Even more, the HDMI cable supports up to 32 audio channels total audio. CEC extensions provide increased command of your electronic devices through a single control point.
The versatile cable’s built-in Ethernet allows for sharing an Internet connection among multiple devices - no need for separate Ethernet cables. Enjoy HD video and digital audio combined into one cable with the Ethernet-ready High-Speed HDMI Cable from C&E.
Backwards Compatible with all Previous HDMI Version
Our Cables are backwards compatible with all previous HDMI standards, the HDMI cable can be used with all HDMI devices. When you connect two devices with different HDMI standards, they will automatically find the best available connection.
Unmatched Versatility & Convenience
HDMI Ethernet technology integrates audio, video and the internet into one HDMI cable and eliminates a separate Ethernet cable. Simply plug this cable into two of your HDMI enabled devices and enjoy top class videos and sound. This cable can be work for any Smart TV.
Key Features:
- Supports the 21:9 cinema aspect ratio
- Supports up to 32 audio channels and a 1536 kHz audio sampling rate
- Supports CD, DVD-Audio, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD and other high-definition audio standards
- Supports Deep Color, up to 16-bits per channel, including Sony's x.v.Color standard
- Added corrosion resistance, you can look forward to years of superb sound and pictures.
- Length Available: 1.5, 3, 6, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 40, 50 and 60 Feet + Multi Packs
- Directional cables with In-Built Signal Booster in 75, 80, 100, 120, 125, 150 and 165 Feet
- Directional cables should be used with correct 'Input and Output' which is mentioned on the cable
Other Features:
- Gold Plated Connectors for better Video and Audio
- Dolby audio and vision compatible
- 4K and 3D enabled HDMI Cables
- Fast Speed at 10Gbps
- Great for Gaming Consoles also like XBOX, PS3, PS4, Wii, etc
- Premium inbuilt quality for long lasting and better quality
- Useful for In-Wall installation and Available from smallest to longest lengths cables
- Multi packs for bulk quantities. Directional and In-Built Signal Booster for Long Length Cables
Audio Return Channel (ARC)
ARC is an audio link meant to replace other cables between the TV and the A/V receiver or speaker system. This direction is used when the TV is the one that generates or receives the video stream instead of the other equipment. Without ARC, the audio output from the TV must be routed by another cable, typically TOSLink or coax, into the speaker system.
HDMI Ethernet Channel (HEC)
HDMI Ethernet Channel technology consolidates video, audio, and data streams into a single HDMI cable, and the HEC feature enables IP-based applications over HDMI and provides a bidirectional Ethernet communication at 100 Mbit/s. The physical layer of the Ethernet implementation uses a hybrid to simultaneously send and receive attenuated 100BASE-TX type signals through a single twisted pair.
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Don’t buy this lenght cable if u want HDMI quality, ( the picture and sound are not good )
I bought this HDMI to connect my laptop to the the TV.The length is quite good and long, but when connect it to the TV- the sound is terrible, I am not saying you can not fix it, but u need a couple of minutes to fix this problem, maybe it is because the cable is really long and I think the head of the cable is not designed for this lenght.When you connect it, the whole weight of the cable push it down and the sound is not clear. The picture quality is not fanstastic , it’s good but I expeccted much more than this
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