HDMI for Video only

PSOVLSK

I'm going to need about a 50' HDMI cable to run from my sources to my projector. Since I will be using it for video only do I need to worry about getting a high speed version? Or do I really need a high speed version for video, especially with this length of cable. I'll be using a 3 to 1 HDMI switcher.

apphd

I have always been under the belief that video requires more bandwidth than audio, and have always heard that 50' is a challenge for HDMI. With that said I would go with good quality one certified to the 1.3 or 1.4 spec.
Also keep in mind this from the HDMI org.

"Like all HDMI-enabled components, cables must be tested to meet the Compliance Test Standards set by the HDMI Licensing, LLC. Cables must successfully pass a signal of a certain strength (Standard cable must deliver a signal of 17Mhz; High Speed must deliver a signal of 340Mhz) to pass compliance.

The HDMI specification does not dictate cable length requirements. Different cables can successfully send HDMI signals various distances, depending on the quality of the design and construction. As well, HDMI compliance testing assumes ?worst case? scenarios ? testing with components who have minimally performing HDMI electronics. That is why you may see cables in the market that claim to successfully pass an HDMI signal at very long lengths. This may be true using certain quality CE components on each end, but may not work in every case. It is best to test entire systems before installing."

renowilliams

A friend of mine recently needed a 50 foot HDMI so I suggested he get it from Blue Jeans online.I'm not sure what specfic one he bought from them but he said he paid $ 135.00. It works fine but one issue he is having is the weight of the cable causing it to pull out of the input on the back of his Samsung 58" TV. This is the thing that bothers me about using hdmi. I find composite cables have a much more secure connection.