Which HDMI Cabel on Monoprice?

[Wagman849]

Hey,

Looking for 3 standard HDMI cables for a new HDTV. Nothing special, just want them to work and not be $50 a pop. Monoprice has oh so many different varieties.

I am currently looking at this one.

Thoughts?

[jdc]

i had so many black cables that i bought 1 of each color so i could find them later -- scroll down to the bottom to find the color ones...

http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10240&cs_id=1024008&p_id=3956&seq=1&format=2

[Wagman849]

What are the Ferrite Cores on these cables, JDC?

Thanks for the advice!

Wags

[jdc]

probably some marketing hype?

no idea, they seem to work fine

[AlphaDog]

When I was getting ready to order a couple from them a couple of weeks ago, the one I've linked below is what was suggested by another forum member. I, too, was confused, and I was told this one was a bit lighter in weight, since it wasn't designed for in-wall installation, so isn't as likely to pull loose from the connector. It's working just fine for me!

http://www.monoprice.com/products/search...yword=3992&x=0&y=0

[C(-)ris]

jdc wrote:
probably some marketing hype?

no idea, they seem to work fine

The ferrite cores help to shield out interference in the video signal. Same reason they are on monitor cables. May or may not be useful depending on your situation.

[raz]

Wagman849 wrote:
What are the Ferrite Cores on these cables, JDC?

Thanks for the advice!

Wags

Ferrite cores are the thick metal doughnuts at the end of cables. They reduce RF interference. (Like when the rap station comes through your telephone.

[jdc]

what they said.

[cyclemax]

My TV came with a Ferrite Core in the accessory bag. The owner's manual said a Ferrite core was needed for any HDMI cable connected to the side port on the TV. They were not necessary on the three back HDMI ports. So, I would suggest checking your owners manual to see if they are necessary for your TV.

[WHiiP]

I would recommend getting longer cables than you think you need. Situations change. Locations change. It is much better to have too much cable, than too little (within reason and length limitations).