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HDMI Alternatives

Is anybody familiar with any alternatives to HDMI connection? I'm currently undergoing some reconstruction with a tv mount above the fireplace and the installation crew told the stereo store that they couldnt run HDMI cables because of the way that the cables are going to be bent and possible damaged. The guy at the store said that they used a cat 5 cable with Muxlabs balun connector. What ever that means and Im' not sure if I'm spelling that correctly but thats what it sounded like. He said the net effect is the same as HDMI. Any info would be appreciated. I didnt think there was anything similar and equivalent to HDMI.
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rwwear
2,850 posts
 
If at all possible try to install conduit for future use and to protect the wiring.
unclejeff
1,313 posts
 
A good mechanic won't bend a cable too much. I somehow think somebody is just not willing to do it.

The problem is that only a well manufactured HDMI cable, with proper factory terminations will give you the 'handshake' required for future copy protection.

I just finished a tough re-model, but with the walls open I was able to run HDMI cables through the toughest places.

When the studs are still exposed, take a Saturday and just do it yourself.

Oh, running lots of CAT-6 cable is also a good idea.
c019740 OP
30 posts
 
Here are the cables they installed. I've got three RG6 cables that they labeled R, B & G, and 2 Proflex Cat5e cables. I would assume that the Cat5e is for video and the RG6 is for what? I would assume the sound would come strait from the Satelite box to the receiver direct to the speakers so Im not sure what the RG6 would be used for? (not from the tv.)They will connect these cables to an HDMI connector that will be attached to the TV and Recieiver.
rwwear
2,850 posts
 
Three RG6 cables will make component video(Red,Blue and Green)
rakuennow
81 posts
 
The VideoEase HDMI Econo Extender Kit (500400) allows HDMI equipment to be connected up to 200 ft (60m) via two (2) Cat5e unshielded twisted pair cables in a point-to-point configuration at 1080i resolution. The kit comes with one (1) transmit side device and one (1) receiver side device.

Notice where it says 1080i, not 1080p. That would not truly replace HDMI.
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