What's the matter with HDMI?

aaharvel
aaharvel Posts: 4,489
edited May 2007 in The Clubhouse
According to BlueJeans cable, lots.

http://www.audioholics.com/education/cables/whats-the-matter-with-hdmi
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,183
    edited May 2007
    I can't stand HDMI cables. It's like S video all over again. They fall right out if you move the gear in any way. The better the cable, the heavier it is the easier it is to fall out. Go figure. Cheaper cables are better as they stay in better.
    When it came out, you couldn't switch it. You can now with most gear but it takes awhile for it to pass the signal.
    Dan
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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited May 2007
    Hmph, I've never had any problems with them falling out - they're long enough that they tend to stay put for me. S-Video used to be a nightmare though. Word cable design of all time.
    If you will it, dude, it is no dream.
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  • Toxis
    Toxis Posts: 5,116
    edited May 2007
    HDMI = Devil.
    Never kick a fresh **** on a hot day.

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  • Ron-P
    Ron-P Posts: 8,516
    edited May 2007
    I run HDMI for my HD-DVD and BD players, and they do indeed suck. While I have all Blue Jeans cables, very nice and heavy, I have to secure them to the players with velcro.

    I will avoid upgrading any audio equipment to HDMI as I am certain something better will soon head our way.
    If...
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  • Bill Ayotte
    Bill Ayotte Posts: 1,860
    edited May 2007
    I am thinking once I get my DLP back and the HDDVR, I will give HDMI a shot, only for video though...
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  • I-SIG
    I-SIG Posts: 2,238
    edited May 2007
    I haven't had alick of trouble with the heavier cable that came with my Oppo. The connection to my plasma hangs vertically even.

    Wes
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  • petrym
    petrym Posts: 1,912
    edited May 2007
    My HDMI cable works great, no problems. :D
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  • jmwest1970
    jmwest1970 Posts: 846
    edited May 2007
    petrym wrote: »
    My HDMI cable works great, no problems. :D

    The same for me. I think one key is not to use "garden hose audiophool" cables. Not that it matters, but I only use for video as well.
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  • doggie750
    doggie750 Posts: 1,160
    edited May 2007
    dvi rules!!!
    Godspeed,
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