Good HDMI Cable?

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timhanna (archived)
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Posted August 21, 2008 at 08:44 GMT
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Hi All,

Just wondering if anyone knows a good HDMI cable. Dont need something over-priced like 100GBP etc.

Does B&O have a preferred brand/make?

Thanks

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Fil (archived)
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Posted August 21, 2008 at 10:09 GMT
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There was a test  of HDMI cables on the gadget show a while back.

They reckoned the you couldn't tell the difference in picture quality between cheap and very expensive leads!

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timhanna (archived)
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Posted August 21, 2008 at 10:15 GMT
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Hi Fil,

I think I saw that one actually! Ok, cheap and dodgy it is then :)

Thanks

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Peter
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Posted August 21, 2008 at 11:10 GMT
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I would always get one with decent quality plugs for any cable. If B&O supply one, it should be fine. Don't bother with unidirectional silver ones etc! 😂

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burantek (archived)
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Posted August 21, 2008 at 11:17 GMT
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i bought the one in the link from apple.com (usa)
great value!

apple hdmi cable
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soundproof (archived)
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Posted August 21, 2008 at 13:38 GMT
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Inexpensive yet well put together will do nicely -- no need at all to spend a lot of money on HDMI cables (though there are various being offered at quite amazing prices.)

Cables is an area where I'm actually quite impressed with B&O. Given the prevailing fashion in audiophile circles, B&O could have made a mint by creating superexpensive cables. But their audio engineers know what's required, and see no need to exaggerate dimensions and capabilities.

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timhanna (archived)
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Posted August 22, 2008 at 05:12 GMT
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Thanks for the hints guys, the apple hdmi cable sounds like a good idea! ill hold off buying it until ive decided whether or not i should get an apple tv, ps3 or beomedia1!

 Thanks

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Posted August 22, 2008 at 05:32 GMT
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timhanna (archived)
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Posted August 22, 2008 at 05:39 GMT
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very true. I actually have a spare mac mini, but my dad wants it.

Why would one be better than apple tv for example, my imac is in the sam room? i guess i could browse the net from my tv with the mac mini...

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