AudioQuest HDMI X cable - HDMI plugs 2m (6.56') braided cable

by Audioquest

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00092HOCQ
• Item model number: HDMI-X/2.0M
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: April 18, 2005

Product Description

Length: 2m (6.56') - HDMI plugs

AudioQuest class X HDMI cable - HDMI plugs 2m (6.56') braided cable

Customer Reviews

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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Same as the others, December 9, 2011

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Princezo - See all my reviews

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This review is from: AudioQuest HDMI X cable - HDMI plugs 2m (6.56') braided cable (Electronics)

I bought this cord to see if it was going to make a big difference in my TV quality from the cord I already had, but it was the same.

4 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's more than just 1's and 0's...It's build quality !!!, February 12, 2011

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G. Welsh "A/V Guy" (Midwest) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: AudioQuest HDMI X cable - HDMI plugs 2m (6.56') braided cable (Electronics)

Yes, it's true that digiatal signals are 1's and 0's when broken down to it's simplest form, but the issue isn't whether the signal gets through (all HDMI cables functioning properly will get the signal through), the issue is HOW it gets through, and what it looks like when it does. Some of the underlying factors that will affect picture quality have to do with signal loss and signal decay (yes, there is a difference), although on cables under 8 ft. it's usually a minimal factor, but still present. The other prominent issue is signal transfer and signal re-production. What normally contributes to good signal transfer and a good signal re-production is build quality. The AudioQuest cables have some of the best build quality I have seen. That being said, I would never pay street retail for them or any other cable, but there is a difference, and when it's this affordable, it's one you should consider if the price is in your range, and the quality is important to you.

I bought my AudioQuest cables at a high end audio dealer with a Marantz blu-ray player. Both were used, "demos" as it were, and I paid $45 at the time for what was probably a $120 6 ft. cable at retail. I then tested 6 cables, including the AudioQuest on the EXACT same blu-ray player and HDTV, with the EXACT same media source(s). The AudioQuest were the best, but only slightly better than the Vizio cables I bought for $35 at the time. The Sony were next, followed by the Mediabridge cables sold here on Amazon for $10, then the Belkin cables, and lastly the Philips. I am NOT an advocate of spending a lot of money on cables of ANY kind, but there is a difference, albeit sometimes only slight, in ALL cables. Decide for yourself, but make an informed decision, and be open minded to what you need, what you want, and ultimately, what you will pay for your choice.

7 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Sometimes cheaper is better, April 2, 2009

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A. Adams "alicat" (San Carlos, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: AudioQuest HDMI X cable - HDMI plugs 2m (6.56') braided cable (Electronics)

I just bought an Onkyo TX-SR606 and couldn't get it to display on my TV. After a bit of googling and exchange with Onkyo support I decided to try a different cable and that solved the problem. The previous cable I had was an AudioQuest and I'm not particularly shocked to see the price. The one I replaced it with, and which worked, was a Belkin costing $20. The only reason I paid that much is that I needed one today. More expensive doesn't always mean better.

For the connections from my DVD/Roku/AppleTV I used $1.50 3' cables which work just fine. As many people will tell you, if you are paying more than $10 for a cable you are getting ripped off. Unfortunately the sales people at Best Buy have been brainwashed like lots of other people which is why I walked across the road to Office depot for something half the price of their cheapest.

There is also no difference between cables for HDMI 1.1 through HDMI 1.3a. The only difference is the change to the testing procedures that cables need to go through. Here's a nice little write up:
http://www.bluejeanscable.com/articles/hdmi-spec-versions.htm

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