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Component cable for long runs

Due to the fragility of an HDMI circuit to electrical overload , I would like to run a component A/V cable instead .
I need about a 28 ft. run though . Will a component cable of this length work as well as a HDMI cable of the same length ?

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saki70
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cleeds
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Sakie70, what makes you think HDMI circuits are especially fragile and subject to electrical overload?
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sufentanil
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I second Cleeds' question: What is the evidence that HDMI is subject to electrical overload?

Component video cables are not a complete substitute for HDMI. Yes, you can use the for video signals, but HDMI carries digital audio data as well, so you would need additional cables to use that.

Michael
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Monoprice and Blue Jeans Cable make excellent HDMI cables for long runs. I have one 75 foot and two 50 foot cables that work perfectly.
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