cables/ cables, hdmi,so many? which to pick: How do I determine which hdmi i cables to get or what is best?
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Did you go with the TX-SR606? I got it a few months ago and love it. It's a bit large but it handles all audio formats, so I'm happy with it. With HDMI cables (as with speaker cables) name brand means nothing. You will save a bundle if you just go with the cheapest ones you can find. Best Buy tries to sell the Monster brand HDMI cables for a hundred bucks or more. That is robbery. I got my three Belkin HDMI cables at Target for $40 each and I paid too much. Just get anything you see that is version 1.3 or better. As far as Blu-Ray goes, the PS3 is the best thing out there. It's a bit expensive though. So if you're trying to save some money, I have seen some good reviews for the Sony BD-S350. The DMP-BD55K looks nice too, as does the Samsung P2500. When it comes to deciding which one to buy, it all boils down to cost vs. benefit.
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Actually you will need 3 hdmi cables. One with computer input and 2 others out to 2hdmi monitors. I would not buy splitter cables (one side with 2 hdmi out) because they usually do not work as well.
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John - I hope I am not bothersome in my quest for accurate and intelligent information, if so, please tell me you have had enough. Otherwise, I have read a lot of posts and reviews regaridng 1.3 and 1.3a HDMI cables. I also remember you advised not to go with cheap cables which I agree with despite many saying they cannot notice a difference. My receiver is hdmi 1.3 and I know the PS3 is as well. I read that you should make sure that the HDMI cable is certified as a 1.3 and have read that all HDMIs support 1.3 (which I am not sure I believe). What is the truth and what cable do you recommend that is certified as 1.3? Also, does it matter if the cable is 1.3 or 1.3a? John - I hope I am not bothersome in my quest for accurate and intelligent information, if so, please tell me you have had enough. Otherwise, I have read a lot of posts and reviews regaridng 1.3 and 1.3a HDMI cables. I also remember you advised not to go with cheap cables which I agree with despite many saying they cannot notice a difference. My receiver is hdmi 1.3 and I know the PS3 is as well. I read that you should make sure that the HDMI cable is certified as a 1.3 and have read that all HDMIs support 1.3 (which I am not sure I believe). What is the truth and what cable do you... » Read More John - I hope I am not bothersome in my quest for accurate and intelligent information, if so, please tell me you have had enough. Otherwise, I have read a lot of posts and reviews regaridng 1.3 and 1.3a HDMI cables. I also remember you advised not to go with cheap cables which I agree with despite many saying they cannot notice a difference. My receiver is hdmi 1.3 and I know the PS3 is as well. I read that you should make sure that the HDMI cable is certified as a 1.3 and have read that all HDMIs support 1.3 (which I am not sure I believe). What is the truth and what cable do you recommend that is certified as 1.3? Also, does it matter if the cable is 1.3 or 1.3a? « Show Less
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I don't know about needing more or different ones. I have an older TV so I just used the cables that were sent with it. Sorry, I couldn't be more help.
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Without more on your exact set up its hard to give a good answer. You will need to have a connecting cable if the correct type for each external component you connect to your tv. HDMI is the preferred connection as it conveys audio and video in a single cable. Use hdmi cables supporting at least hdmi 1.3 protocol to support the functions of this tv.
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I am certain you can buy a higher quality HDMI cord but the question is, "Will I be able to tell the difference in quality?" I really don't think so.
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I second the monoprice.com suggestion. Unlike analog video/audio HDMI is just digital 0's & 1's, any cable that is able to transmit data properly without interference will work.
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Amazon has a great variety of 50' hdmi cables and I would contact Orei to find out which to buy. Usually a more expensive cable is better.
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I would only use a HDMI cable. I suppose you could, but I personally would stay with the HDMI cable.Good Luck, Bill
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Separate. I concur with Delores. I'm running hdmi (out) to dvi converter (monitor) and I think res is great. I recall reading about power supply upgrade if you upgrade card. Great machine.
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I just bought a Cheap HDMI cable from walmarts. No need to buy a certain kind. They all serve the same purpose. Think I paid around 8 to $10.00 .
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Do not use an HDMI cable. :) Doing so will only get you 1080, which is not the full resolution (1440) that this monitor is capable of. If you're happy using HDMI at 1080 then you might as well buy a 1080 monitor for half this price. You'll definitely want to use DVI or DisplayPort to take advantage of the full resolution. If you have trouble reading the screen then you can adjust that in Windows / Mac OS X.
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If you have a TV with HDMI connection this is the best way to go. HDMI cables carry high bandwidth signal and audio with just one cable. HDMI cable is not provided (I found some great ones on amazon). Your next best option is optical cables to carry your audio signal. At this time one HDMI cable is running my entire system.
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Well, there are two choices. There is no HDMI hook up available, so the choices are either an RCA hookup or an optical/digital hookup. I am currently using the RCA hook up, only because I am looping it through a graphic equalizer. Were it not for that fact, I would use a digital optical cable.
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Thanks for the reply. So as far as we know, is there any model coming with the benefits of the 9040, and HDMI 1.4?
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You'll need an hdmi cord in whatever length you need. Shop around first though cause you can find an hdmi cable that already has a micro usb already on one end
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Just got the 215 @ Costco for $149.99. Doing firmware update via wifi now. Still haven't played anything with it... just passing in info on the price. The HDMI cable it comes with is fine for those of use who know how to separate our power cables from our video/audio cables. If you mix them, you may want something with a heavier insulation on it. I need Lasik anyway, like I'd notice the difference between a free HDMI cable and a $90 Monster brand cable.