Your TV, receiver, or other components might have settings that let you correct lip-sync issues. If it doesn't, you may need a firmware update. Or you may need to activate eARC through the settings menu on one or both devices. Unplugging the HDMI cable while everything is on then plugging it back in can also fix lip-sync issues. Still have questions about which HDMI cable would work best in your system?
We know these products inside and out. Feel free to leave us a comment below, or get in touch with one of our expert Advisors. Free lifetime tech support is included with every Crutchfield purchase. Is it not possible to decode DTS:X? I'm using a high speed Ethernet hdmi. Will up grade TV and blue ray in near future. I need an 8m hdmi cable that can carry 4k signal from amp to projector Help please I tried everything here now.. Hope that is the solution. I use an10m cable now Goes well with bluray and dvd but not 4k.
From the customer perspective I would think that the number one thing we all have in common are HDMI cables; and then which one to buy; that is if the run from source to TV is 10 feet or less. Those that have followed the HDMI cable development, and focused on the issue of cable quality; are all very likely to have read about the pros and cons and even "myths" regarding brands such as Monster Cables.
I read through the entire article, and the main thing I was waiting for but never was covered, was this issue of very expensive cables verses moderately priced cables. I know this is a difficult question to deal with when stores are offering both the high end and the moderately priced cables. I hope you are able to settle this issue for many customers without undermining your own business!
More silver translates to more cost. Does picture and sound quality improve much from say a silver coating of 1. The HDMI cables seem to be heavy so the connections aren't consistently or firmly attached.
We end up draping the cables around a lamp after trying duck taping the cords to the back of the TV. Is there a better support for these cables? Have ,,,alll new cables and second reveiver! Need to run 80' of hdmi to outdoor tv. Local guys say I should use a pair of balun boxes with cat 6 for a true 4K signal. Is there any other options? I'd like to read a similar article on the use of XLR cables in home theater.
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Our recommendation is to pick from among Monoprice or AmazonBasics options, which have huge followings for their affordability and reliability. See the sidebar for specific suggestions. You can find out more about the certification and how to verify authenticity of certification in this article and on the HDMI. These cables are extremely overpriced.
Use keywords only as a starting point. If you look on Amazon or Monoprice. Ensure you get the right cable by looking at the actual specs. The quickest way to determine the type is to look for its bandwidth rating. Price is still an important clue about type and quality. By paying attention to bandwidth rating, refresh rate, and price, you can avoid unreliable cables.
Inexpensive options outside of known brands AmazonBasics and Monoprice are currently the top two can be tempting, but some budget cables have weak electromagnetic interference EMI shielding, which can disrupt your Wi-Fi network, and they might cause visual artifacts and signal drop-outs.
On the flip side, bandwidth rating and price can also help you discover cables that punch above their weight, such as the AmazonBasics High Speed HDMI cable Remove non-product link. Also remember, if one step in your chain isn't 4K HDR, nothing is. Check your owner's manual for that, too. The latest version of HDMI is called 2. This is a huge leap forward in terms of bandwidth, capable of up to 8K resolutions and beyond. Actually, even if you are buying an 8K TV, you probably don't need them.
For more info on that, check out HDMI 2. Some of you, though, are looking for something with a longer cable length. There are a lot of variables to consider, which we'll discuss, so we don't have a simple pick. In broad strokes, the build and material quality is much more important in a long HDMI cable than short. Over 15 feet there is a much higher chance that a mediocre cable won't work, or won't work at the resolution you want.
This still doesn't mean you need to spend a fortune on a long cable, there are plenty of options for roughly the same price per-foot as the ones mentioned above. It does mean that no-name cables might be less likely to work. To put it another way, a poorly made 3-foot cable will probably work fine for most people, but a poorly made foot cable probably won't.
Many options can't. There are three technologies to consider:. These cables cost a little extra, but are far more likely to work. A long passive cable might work for you, but it might not.
It depends on your gear. Since they're not significantly more expensive, they're worth considering for any long run. Optical: Though a similar technology to the old-school audio interface , HDMI-over-optical is capable of far greater bandwidth. It's also capable of far greater distances. It's easy to find options that are over feet.
Prices have dropped radically in the last few years, with options available for similar prices per-foot as traditional copper cables.
Most don't even need external power. They work and look just like a thin HDMI cable. Wireless: You could also skip cables completely and just go wireless. This isn't quite as simple as it sounds, though. There are far too many considerations to get into here, but a few things to keep in mind: 1 They're going to cost more than cables; 2 4K options often only work in-room and can be blocked by anything, including cabinet doors and even people. Though wireless seems like it should be easy for multiple devices in this era of near-ubiquitous Wi-Fi, it's not.
In fact, it needs as much as 48Gbps. In fact, the vast majority will not have received official certification. Looking out for officially certified cables is particularly recommended if you need a relatively long cable run 5m or more. Most HDMI cables are passive, and can pass their signals in either direction. Active HDMI cables, though, only send their video signal in one direction. Because they contain power boosters that amplify the signal coming from your source as they send it on its way.
However, if you need to use a really long cable run likely 30 feet or more , an Active HDMI cable may make the difference between a data-intensive signal making it or not, as HDMI cables generally become less reliable the longer they are. Active HDMI cables are potentially more likely to be useful for smart home applications based on CEC technology than typical video set ups.
You can spend thousands of pounds even on quite short HDMI cables. Some relatively expensive cables can offer handy tricks such as extra-strong mounts, or smart home-friendly flat cable profiles for running under carpets. Cables that have received official certification from the HDMI Licensing group may cost a little more, too.
Can handle HDMI 2. This cable is available in much longer versions, too, without the price ever becoming painful. If you want a fairly long running cable with the extra peace of mind of Premium Certification, this is an impressively affordable option. Sign In.
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