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HDMI Cables

Someone recommended I use WireWorld cables.

Man obviously I am a bit of a newbie cause I would not expect to pay $100-500 for (1) HDMI cable.

I just looked them up and there are several types! Plus they are freaking pricey! Is this the cost of being an audiophile! I cannot skimp on the cabling?!!! LOL…!!!

Hoping there are other options?

There's are WIREWORLD's pricing!
Island 7 = $26.00
Chroma 7 = $46.00
Ultraviolet 7 = $100.00
Starlight 7 = $170.00
Silver Starlight 7 = $270.00
Platinum Starlight 7 = $500.00

WOW… anything above Chroma is a push for me! I guess someone school me on the importance and if I really need to shell out more than $50 bucks a cable.

Or someone tell me there are cheaper alternatives that will provide the same results!

THanks ladies and gentlemen!
thx-333
68pete
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There are lots of other options, Wire World makes some very good HDMI cables. Check Audio Advisor they have some cables that are not as expensive and give you what you need to be happy. You can always upgrade later down the road
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jafant
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Thx 333-

I own the WW Silver Starlight 5.2 HDMI. The quality of both sound + picture is 2nd only to the Platinum HDMI (at a higher cost). I use a Sony XBR CRT w/ a Pioneer Elite DVD
spinner. Just incredible!

Keep me posted and Happy Listening!
thx-333 OP
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HEY JAFANT! Is the $270 Price point for the Starlight 7 worth it? Do you see a significant difference in picture quality? SOund quality? Versus your middle of the road HDMI cables?
thx-333 OP
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Never mind. I found this article which has enlightened me quite a bit.

"Are expensive HDMI cables worth buying? We asked an expert…"

http://www.digitaltrends.com/home-theater/are-expensive-hdmi-cables-worth-buying/

I think I will go with decent price cable from a reputable company. One that is labelled high speed HDMI and active and reasonably priced.

I don't think I need to spend $100+ let alone $270 for a Starlight 7. Seems like Monoprice (posted above) is a great option.

Thank you for everyones input. Hope this thread helps others as well.
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mofimadness
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Thx-333...the reason I recommended Monoprice was that I did a HDMI shootout about 3-4 years ago.

I had HDMI cable from Audioquest, Kimber, Monster, Cardas, and several others with retail prices up to around $400.

The Monoprice Redmere HDMI cable was the winner!

This wasn't a scientific test or anything, but 8 different people helped with the evaluation over a couple of month period. Either the Monoprice was better or you really couldn't tell the difference.

For $10, it's a no brainer. Keep us posted as to your choice and how you like it.
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