Hi, is a Monster HDMI cable actually better in video quality than a cheap HDMI cable?

Reader Question: Is it really worth getting a high-end HDMI cable from Monster? And, should I be paying attention to the speeds, like: 700, 800, 1000HD and such?

Answer: The quality of the HDMI Cables definitely matter. Especially if you have a Blu-Ray, Xbox 360 or a Sony Playstation 3 connected to your HDTV.

The reason Monster HDMI Cables have the different ratings (speeds) on their cables are because different cables are built to handle different throughput, e.g. higher resolution, higher bit rate video, uncompressed audio (multi-channel) etc.

Just remember, your Home Theater system is only as good as the worst component you have connected. In other words, if you have cheap or low-quality compoents a good quality cable will do little…

By the way, if you choose to invest in a quality cable, I would stay away from chain stores as they badly mark up the cables.

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Monster HDMI cables carries HD digital pictures (480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p) along with digital sound (5.1, 6.1, and 7.1). These days HDMI have virtually become the standard for any new home theater system and most of the dvd, HD dvd, blu-ray players, and tv manufacturers support at least one HDMI input (and most new televisions support two HDMI Cable inputs).

Because of this, when buying a new HD tv set or home theater system, you’d want to buy a brand that supports as many of these connections as possible. As mentioned most new HD tv’s come with at least two HDMI inputs. Many dvd players that up-convert to HD signals will require the use of an HDMI cables for the full upconverted picture.

Although Monster HDMI Cables can be pricey, good cables and matching the right cables for your TV is essential to any home theater system.

HDMI cables are great for loss-less digital signal transfer. Depending on the setup though, HDMI cables are supposed to have the exact same picture capabilities without any HDCP (High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) issues which may not allow recording of high definition signals.

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Have you invested in a new LCD or plasma home theater system? How do you like the quality of the images and your hi-fi surround system?

While you may have spent thousands of dollars on your new home theater system, one place most people always skimp on are the cables that connect each of the devices.

If you are seeing any lag or pixelation during a movie, or perhaps the quality not as good as you expected (even though it’s better than your old tube, it’s not as nice as what you saw in the store)? Then chances are that you have a poor quality cable (with lack of throughput of the cables connecting the various devices).

One of the best ranked cables around are the “High-Definition Multimedia Interface” or HDMI cables from Monster Cable.

HDMI is now the standard in High Definition connectivity, and are generally available for different High Definition resolutions starting from 480 to the 720, and 1080p (full HD and best quality picture)

While regular cable and satellite providers are not transmitting at 1080p (yet), the latest DVD / Blu-Ray and Gaming systems are.  So, be sure to choose the “right” Monster HDMI cables. And if you want to enjoy a vibrant picture and the stunning sound quality that you experienced (and fell for) at the store… be sure to get an HDMI cable that is at least 1080p certified and no longer than 8′ in length (any longer and you won’t be able to take advantage of the loss-less video and audio quality Monster HDMI Cables).

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