So continuing on from the problem I listed in my previous thread: 4k over Cat 6 or repair my HDMI cable? going with HDBaseT AVLC seems the easiest solution given I'd just have to swap over my HD extender. But I'm bit concerned about the basis of the visually lossless claims. And also what bottlenecks I'll face in the future.
I'm considering the WyreStorm EX-70-H2 which is a HDBaseT AVLC extender. My sources are Sky Q and Virgin (for BT Sport 4K). I'm very unlikely to get a 4K BD player as I'm not a movie collector, so can live with streaming.
As I understand it these extenders work by using low latency compression to overcome the HDBaseT 10Gbps limit. From initial reading the visually lossless (I realise its not actually lossless) claim is made on the basis of using a panel of people and seeing if they could spot when the signal was switched from AVLC to full bandwidth. In practice what have peoples impressions been? Especially if you have any experience of that Wyrestorm extender, as I've found it at quite a competitive price.
Also given my sources what roadblocks am I likely to encounter in the future. I can't see Sky/Virgin broadcasting >18 Gbps anytime soon. And if I do add a 4K BD player I can always locate it with the TV, rather then in the comms cupboard. But I'm wondering if there's something I've missed.
My other option is to run a new cable. I can get away with a 5m cable. And as I have an unused basement I can get it close to the TV without having to do any re-plastering/etc. But for now I'd have to leave it exposed between the AV cabinet beneath the TV and the TV (about 20cm). I guess I could spray it to match the white wall for now, but I know it would annoy me. However, I know I wont get around to taking the TV off the wall (have to dig out the box to store it while I work), channeling in the cable and patching it up, for a while. I've got two young kids and lots of stuff on at the moment.
If I do go the new cable route I'd probably use a hybrid optical cable. At 5m lengths they seem quite competitive now. I presume this would be best for future proofing? I could run trunking, but that means a much bigger channel and greater risk of cracking plaster/etc which will be harder to patch up myself.
Any advice greatly appreciated.
I'm considering the WyreStorm EX-70-H2 which is a HDBaseT AVLC extender. My sources are Sky Q and Virgin (for BT Sport 4K). I'm very unlikely to get a 4K BD player as I'm not a movie collector, so can live with streaming.
As I understand it these extenders work by using low latency compression to overcome the HDBaseT 10Gbps limit. From initial reading the visually lossless (I realise its not actually lossless) claim is made on the basis of using a panel of people and seeing if they could spot when the signal was switched from AVLC to full bandwidth. In practice what have peoples impressions been? Especially if you have any experience of that Wyrestorm extender, as I've found it at quite a competitive price.
Also given my sources what roadblocks am I likely to encounter in the future. I can't see Sky/Virgin broadcasting >18 Gbps anytime soon. And if I do add a 4K BD player I can always locate it with the TV, rather then in the comms cupboard. But I'm wondering if there's something I've missed.
My other option is to run a new cable. I can get away with a 5m cable. And as I have an unused basement I can get it close to the TV without having to do any re-plastering/etc. But for now I'd have to leave it exposed between the AV cabinet beneath the TV and the TV (about 20cm). I guess I could spray it to match the white wall for now, but I know it would annoy me. However, I know I wont get around to taking the TV off the wall (have to dig out the box to store it while I work), channeling in the cable and patching it up, for a while. I've got two young kids and lots of stuff on at the moment.
If I do go the new cable route I'd probably use a hybrid optical cable. At 5m lengths they seem quite competitive now. I presume this would be best for future proofing? I could run trunking, but that means a much bigger channel and greater risk of cracking plaster/etc which will be harder to patch up myself.
Any advice greatly appreciated.