Monster HDMI-400 400 Series HDTV HDMI Cable (2 meters)
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Customer Review: Digital Signals
Summary: 4 Stars
Being in computer hardware engineering: anyone who suggests to you that a digital signal is a digital signal is a digital signal clearly has _no_ clue what on earth they are talking about. Im not suggesting that monster cables are the best thing since sliced bread - afterall you will be paying for their marketing budget with your purchase. Subpar cords WILL indeed have reduction in DIGITAL signal bandwidth through various transmission line effects; this is why a fair number of people arent getting 1080p performance through the 5 dollar cords. It is the bandwidth (the amount of information sent per given period of time) which determines how well these cords perform.Customer Review: Be an educated consumer! You don't have to spend a lot for *digital* cables
Summary: 1 Stars
You don't have to spend a fortune on expensive cables when you are dealing with digital signals. Keep in mind that all digital interfaces have error correction built into them. Did you know the internal components of consumer electronics are connected with tin and nickel? There's no gold inside! So there's no need for oxygen-free, gold tipped, multi sheilded, super mega supreme cables. If you don't believe me, buy this cable and a no-name cheapie. Compare them for yourself -- you will see no difference.
With analog signals, a good quality cable may make a difference (although the difference is usually only visible on an oscilloscope).
Customer Review: Don't be fooled
Summary: 1 Stars
Let me break it down for you and make it simple. HDMI is a signal that's been built so well that it has little to no issues with signal quality. The only instance where that MAY become an issue is with the length of the cable, but in terms of wiring a convention centre. For this reason HDMI is just as good over ten dollar cables as it is over hundred dollar cables, when used in your home.
The bottom Line with HDMI is as long as the signal gets to its destination, it WILL ALWAYS be the same no matter what carries it there.
Simple HDMI works or it doesn't, 100% or zero, very black and white functionality.
Customer Review: Absolute Rip Off - There are much more affordable cables that work equally well
Summary: 1 Stars
Don't buy into the hype the sales people at Big Box stores or Monster feeds you. Folks, there is no need to spend this over inflated price on an HDMI cable.
There is an article in NY Times on June 10, 2009 about how to tweak your HDTV to make it perform at its best. The article specifically advises readers not to be tempted to spend too much on cables. It also quotes industry expert Joe Kane. His advice: "Cheap cables that cost 75 cents per foot work as well as those that cost $100 per foot," said Mr. Kane. "With the latest HDMI cables, if you see a picture and hear the sound, you know it works."
Customer Review: Top Quality - Great Price!
Summary: 5 Stars
Upgrading from Component Video to this HDMI cable changed our entire HD experience. Video is actually clearer and sharper than before and the sound - well, you'd have to hear it to believe it! DON'T buy this cable at your local electronics store - you'll pay double what you pay here. My local electronics retailer sold me on the Monster Cable with the old "you get what you pay for" spiel - finding the exact same product for half the price at Amazon just makes it sweeter than ever! Buy it here - you won't find a better HDMI cable anywhere and you DEFINITELY won't find it for less!