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8/15/2012 8:47:10 PM EDT
Just got a new ps3 and was wondering if you guys had any recommendations for HDMI cables. I have an average 42" Flatscreen tv.. just looking for advice here.

Thanks in advance.

Good Day,

SS
8/15/2012 8:50:42 PM EDT
[#1]
http://www.monoprice.com
8/15/2012 10:22:30 PM EDT
[#2]
+1 for Monoprice. And not just for cables only too.
8/16/2012 4:39:20 AM EDT
[#3]
Get the cheapest thing you can find.  HDMI cables either work or they don't.  Don't spend $70 on a set of "gold" cables.  It's a digital signal and the gold fittings will not help in the slightest.
8/16/2012 5:10:07 AM EDT
[#4]
All of my HDMI cables are Monoprice as well as a 4 in / 2 out HDMI matrix switch box.  Great quality and even better customer service.
8/16/2012 6:10:05 PM EDT
[#5]
lot of places to get cheap hdmi, if you spend more than $10 you spent to much.
8/16/2012 7:26:20 PM EDT
[#6]
thanks for all the replies.
8/23/2012 4:26:11 PM EDT
[#7]
The super expensive cables only help when you're doing a long cable run. Like the other replies in the thread said, just get an inexpensive one from monoprice or someplace else.
8/23/2012 11:21:25 PM EDT
[#8]
Monoprice is fine but I prefer the ones I get from Blue Jeans Cable
8/30/2012 1:19:52 PM EDT
[#9]
Quoted:
lot of places to get cheap hdmi, if you spend more than $10 you spent to much.


+1, Harbor Freight sometimes have 6 foot HDMI cables for $6.
8/31/2012 8:10:10 PM EDT
[#10]
The only time you might want to consider dropping big bucks on HDMI cables is if it's going to be a long run. For a short cable from your PS to the TV (I'm assuming all the equipment is located in the same place), just go with an affordable, reliable cable.
8/31/2012 10:20:51 PM EDT
[#11]
Thanks for all the replies.. I'll go with a cheap 6' cord and be fine it sounds like.
9/8/2012 9:28:04 AM EDT
[#12]
Monoprice.
9/8/2012 9:33:34 AM EDT
[#13]
I think I got a 3pk of 6' cables for something like 10-15 bucks from buy.com

Expensive HDMI (et al) cables are for generally for suckers.  I'm looking at you, Monster.
11/15/2012 5:21:09 PM EDT
[#14]
I went with the one off amazon for 9.99 shipped..
11/20/2012 7:40:36 PM EDT
[#15]
I hooked this up to my ps3 tonight and it looks awesome.. I have been playing MW3 on regular yellow - red/white cables and when I played on this I was just amazed.. Great cable for 9.99 to my door..
11/21/2012 9:13:11 AM EDT
[#16]
Yes, going from analog vodeo to HDMI would be a HUGE improvement.
11/21/2012 9:28:29 AM EDT
[#17]
Amazon.com has a bunch of options too.



I buy several at a time and re-sell them (or give them away, depending) to people that need them.




Lots and lots of people have bought into the "expensive cable is needed" bullshit.
11/22/2012 11:08:18 AM EDT
[#18]
Quoted:
Get the cheapest thing you can find.  HDMI cables either work or they don't.  Don't spend $70 on a set of "gold" cables.  It's a digital signal and the gold fittings will not help in the slightest.


You couldn't be more wrong, but I know better than to waste my time trying to explain it... No offense.


That said, the Amazon Basics cables are great for the price and I use a couple of them currently. $8-10ea shipped IIRC.
11/26/2012 10:43:37 PM EDT
[#20]
Quoted:
Quoted:
Get the cheapest thing you can find.  HDMI cables either work or they don't.  Don't spend $70 on a set of "gold" cables.  It's a digital signal and the gold fittings will not help in the slightest.


You couldn't be more wrong, but I know better than to waste my time trying to explain it... No offense.


That said, the Amazon Basics cables are great for the price and I use a couple of them currently. $8-10ea shipped IIRC.


Here we go again...

I remember reading a review comparing various cable brands.  One option in the testing was to use a coat hanger.  It performed as well as some of the high performance, err, ... I mean, high cost cables.


No, no, no let's not go there this time.