Which is better HDMI 1.3 cables or a high-end Monstercable HDMI Ultra 1000?

3dfuzion · 12-05-2006, 02:43 PM

Okay, my Samsung 42" Plasma HDTV has 2 HDMI connections available for support of HDMI devices such as HD-DVD players, Playstation 3 etc. etc. I'm aware of a new HDMI 1.3 support that's coming out soon..... However, since my Samsung Plasma HDTV only supports up to 1080i and not 1080p would I need the HDMI 1.3 or wuld a Monstercable HDMI Ultra 1000 do the trick?

3dfuzion · 12-05-2006, 10:40 PM

Does anybody know anything about this?

daleb · 12-06-2006, 08:41 AM

Forget the Monster Hype.

1.3 is the way of the future. Eventually all newly produced cables should meet that protocol.
In the meantime, there is no reason to take out a 2nd mortgage to buy a cable.

hdtv4me2 · 12-06-2006, 08:48 AM

Go to Wal-Mart and buy a Philips 6 ft. HDMI cable for ~$25.

huy30 · 12-06-2006, 01:26 PM

If you can not find Philips 6' at Walmart, go to Sams. They have plenty Philips 6' for around 24 or 25 like Walmart. The reason I say this b/c I never see Philips 6' at two Walmart around my area....only see 12' one.

eHDMI · 12-10-2006, 01:11 PM

You do not need the Monster cables or the HDMI 1.3 now...Just get you a cheap, good quality pair of HDMI cables!

Good Luck!

Voyeur · 12-10-2006, 06:30 PM

My picture looks pretty darn great with HDMI Ultra 1000...but that's compared to the basic component cables the cable company gave me and some old Acoustic Research cables I used to have. I can't compare it to HDMI as my TV doesn't have that input.

kegobeer · 12-10-2006, 07:52 PM

Swing by monoprice.com and grab some HDMI cables. In my viewing experience, good quality RG6 component cables produce equal quality as HDMI. Of course, your mileage may vary.

FlyboyHPD · 12-11-2006, 02:28 PM

Go to MyCableMart.com and get these for just under $9.00 each. I just bought and received them and they are great. Fast shipping via 3-4 day Priority US Mail.

http://www.mycablemart.com/store/car...t_detail&p=319

12-05-2006, 02:43 PM	#1
3dfuzion High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 119	Which is better HDMI 1.3 cables or a high-end Monstercable HDMI Ultra 1000? Okay, my Samsung 42" Plasma HDTV has 2 HDMI connections available for support of HDMI devices such as HD-DVD players, Playstation 3 etc. etc. I'm aware of a new HDMI 1.3 support that's coming out soon..... However, since my Samsung Plasma HDTV only supports up to 1080i and not 1080p would I need the HDMI 1.3 or wuld a Monstercable HDMI Ultra 1000 do the trick?

12-06-2006, 08:41 AM	#3
daleb High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Clovis, CA Posts: 7,351	Forget the Monster Hype. 1.3 is the way of the future. Eventually all newly produced cables should meet that protocol. In the meantime, there is no reason to take out a 2nd mortgage to buy a cable. __________________ Samsung PN50A650 plasma, Arcam AVR350, Dali Ikon6 (Vokal2&OnWalls), Outlaw Audio LFM-1EX sub, Anti-Mode 8033B, Oppo Digital BDP-83, Polk XM Tuner, Furman Elite power conditioner

12-06-2006, 08:48 AM	#4
hdtv4me2 Go Bruins! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,284	Go to Wal-Mart and buy a Philips 6 ft. HDMI cable for ~$25. __________________ Family Room Panasonic TH-50PX50U Samsung SIR-TS160 Toshiba HD-XA1 Sony HT-1750DP CM 4228 w/ CM7775 Master Bedroom Samsung TSN3084WHD Samsung SIR-TS360 Sony SLV-D360P Basement Samsung HLN507W Directv H10 Sony DVP-NS725P XBox360 with HD DVD Add On

12-10-2006, 01:11 PM	#6
eHDMI Vizio 37 LCD Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,648	You do not need the Monster cables or the HDMI 1.3 now...Just get you a cheap, good quality pair of HDMI cables! Good Luck! __________________ Discount HDTV Accessories HDFury

12-05-2006, 10:40 PM	#2
3dfuzion High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 119	Does anybody know anything about this?

12-06-2006, 01:26 PM	#5
huy30 High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 272	If you can not find Philips 6' at Walmart, go to Sams. They have plenty Philips 6' for around 24 or 25 like Walmart. The reason I say this b/c I never see Philips 6' at two Walmart around my area....only see 12' one.

12-10-2006, 06:30 PM	#7
Voyeur Still love my HD-DVD! Join Date: Nov 2006 Age: 38 Posts: 286	My picture looks pretty darn great with HDMI Ultra 1000...but that's compared to the basic component cables the cable company gave me and some old Acoustic Research cables I used to have. I can't compare it to HDMI as my TV doesn't have that input.

12-10-2006, 07:52 PM	#8
kegobeer I am ninja! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: PCB, FL Posts: 1,236	Swing by monoprice.com and grab some HDMI cables. In my viewing experience, good quality RG6 component cables produce equal quality as HDMI. Of course, your mileage may vary.

12-11-2006, 02:28 PM	#9
FlyboyHPD My plasma is High Def. Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 9	Go to MyCableMart.com and get these for just under $9.00 each. I just bought and received them and they are great. Fast shipping via 3-4 day Priority US Mail. http://www.mycablemart.com/store/car...t_detail&p=319