[MarkTaylor]

Please use this thread to consolidate links to factual articles about HDMI cables, objective testing of HDMI cables etc.

Please do not debate the topic in this thread, just post the links.

It doesn't matter if the tests show that there are or are not differences between cables, both are welcome, the important point is that the tests are not based on subjective opinions.

[Important note added by admin : Different HDMI cables do not affect the quality of the picture. FACT. Reviews stating that cables produce a 'more natural image' or 'better colours' are complete rubbish. See this video for the latest info on HDMI 1.4 as of July 2009.]

This thread will be heavily moderated and debate will be removed, let the tests speak for themselves.

I doubt there will be many links at first but over time hopefully more can be added.

If you are looking for the differences between HDMI versions check this link :

HDMI :: Resources :: Knowledge Base

Links for approved advertisers on these forums who supply HDMI cables can be found below, along with their forum names. Any other approved advertisers who wish to be added to the list please send me a PM.


Blue Jeans Cable - KurtBJC
HDCable.co.uk - Jamie S
Lindy - LINDY Tech
Mark Grant Cables - Mark Grant
TMF Solutions - Joe Fernand
TVCables - TVCables
UKHDMI - HDMIhead

[davepuma]

I'll start the ball rolling with these:

http://www.cbc.ca/marketplace/packing_the_deal/

http://www.pcworld.com/article/12177...able_game.html

http://reviews.cnet.com/hdmi-guide/?tag=nl.e702

[andy1249]

A ( light ) Technical explanation and a little history.

http://www.videsignline.com/howto/dt...UNN2JVN?pgno=1

[Avi]

Interesting review and objective testing covering a range of HDMI cables.

http://www.audioholics.com/education...le-bench-tests

AVI

[loz]

Originally Posted by Avi

Interesting review and objective testing covering a range of HDMI cables.

Thanks, that was a good review and set of tests.

[loz]

For "just the facts", the wikipedia page provides a quick reference guide to HDMI

High-Definition Multimedia Interface - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

(OK, I know wikipedia can't be taken as "fact" )

[loz]

I think we should include the avforums videos on HDMI cables in 'just the facts', especially the first one

HDMI Event Part 1

[MarkTaylor]

The thread is stuck right below this one, but no harm in pointing people there from this thread as well.

[davepuma]

QED have published an article on HDMI on their site. No mention of improved picture.

QED HDMI article

I wonder how long it will be before a certain magazine stops trying to tell us that you can better colours, detail by using one cable over another though.....

[sharkdiver]

Article on Testing:
http://www.eetasia.com/ARTICLES/2007...URCES=DOWNLOAD

[Joe Fernand]

Looks like HDMI.org are finally trying to tidy up the cabling/version/feature support nightmare - HDMI

Joe

[loz]

This should probably be updated with some links to HDMI 1.4

There are some quite important factors in this - such as support for combined HDMI/Ethernet cables that are not the same as existing HDMI cables, and a new micro connection.

Also support for passing 3D information that tells the display how to handle 3D images.

HDMI.org 1.4 FAQ

[Dave Wishart]

This test from Digital Foundary is a bit old (Jan this year) but I only just saw it via a link from Geek Dad on Wired UK.