HDMI lead for Blu-ray 3D Player

[hansi]

I have just bought a 3D DVD Player and need to buy a HDMI connecting lead. Will a basic one be ok, or is there is special one for 3D. The TV is 3D ready.

[Stuart]

I believe it needs to be compatible with HDMI spec 1.4, although I could be wrong.

BTW, do you mean 3D Blu Ray? I don't think there are any 3D DVD players.

[roger skillin]

Originally Posted by hansi

I have just bought a 3D DVD Player and need to buy a HDMI connecting lead. Will a basic one be ok, or is there is special one for 3D. The TV is 3D ready.

All HDMI cables are the same, it is a digital signal so it's either on or off, so you don't need a special cable, Ebuyer are doing some nice green braided cables 2m long for £5.99 at the moment.

[Gary L]

They are for LCD HD which will be the 1.3. but the 3D ones you need 1.4.
I wouldn't spend a fortune on one though thinking or being told you'll get a better picture.

[hansi]

Thanks both. Yes, it is a Blu Ray 3D Player.

[Matt D]

Originally Posted by Gary L

but the 3D ones you need 1.4.

Not really.

HDMI v1.4 doesn't have any higher bandwidth than v1.3, it just adds an Ethernet Channel, Audio Return Channel, 4K resolution, and of course 3D.

But that's the interface, not the cables...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HDMI#Cables
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HDMI#Version_comparison


For a 3D TV, you do not need "v1.4" cables... and there's officially no such thing anyway. You simply need a "High Speed HDMI Cable" (what is often incorrectly called a "v1.3" cable), or - if you need the Ethernet Channel - a "High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet".


You are correct about not needing to spend loads on HDMI cables, though. So long as the cable is "High Speed" and doesn't have shoddy build-quality then you're fine, no need for fancy £100 cables.


To the OP and anyone else:

Try these... http://www.kogan.co.uk/shop/hdmi-cab...s-gold-plated/

[XxAmazingStarxX]

I thought that blur ays were 3D?

[hansi]

Yes, thanks to all. My high speed HDMI cable from Amazon for £9.99 works fine

[Gary L]

Was it 1.3 or 1.4?

[admars]

for future reference
http://www.thatcable.com/

are good for prices, and quality of cable, not just hdmi but all sorts

[Matt D]

Originally Posted by Gary L

Was it 1.3 or 1.4?

hansi said it was a "High Speed" cable. A "High Speed" cable can handle everything other than the Ethernet Channel.

As I mentioned before, there is no such thing as a "1.3" or "1.4" cable.

The official word on HDMI cables...

http://www.hdmi.org/consumer/buying_guide.aspx

Originally Posted by HDMI

Choosing the Right HDMI Cable

When it comes to selecting a cable, the HDMI version number is never relevant. There is no such thing as a “Version 1.4 cable” or “HDMI 1.3 cable” - these terms are solely the creation of manufacturers’ marketing efforts.

Cables are instead rated by their performance capabilities. There are five HDMI cable types to choose from:

Standard HDMI Cable - Designed to handle most home applications, the Standard HDMI Cable can reliably transmit 1080i or 720p video plus surround audio.

Standard HDMI Cable with Ethernet - Same baseline performance as the Standard HDMI Cable, plus a dedicated Ethernet channel for Internet connection sharing and device networking.

Standard Automotive HDMI Cable - Designed for internal cabling of motor vehicles equipped with onboard HD video systems.

High Speed HDMI Cable - Designed to handle video resolutions of 1080p and beyond, including advanced display technologies like 3D and 4K.

High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet - Same baseline performance as the High Speed HDMI cable, plus a dedicated Ethernet channel for Internet connection sharing and device networking.

Each of these cable types should be clearly marked with a distinctive logo, as shown below...

See also:

http://www.hdmi.org/manufacturer/hdm...ght_cable.aspx

http://www.hdmi.org/manufacturer/hdm...i_1_4_faq.aspx

[Ken W]

Originally Posted by Gary L

They are for LCD HD which will be the 1.3. but the 3D ones you need 1.4.
I wouldn't spend a fortune on one though thinking or being told you'll get a better picture.

I agree, I purchased a cheap HDMI cable £3.99, I then tried a £25 HDMI cable and it was just as good as the £25 one.

[Matt D]

Yup. There really is no need to spend £££££ on HDMI cables (unless you have a really long cable run required, in which case it is generally best to spend a bit more). So long as the build quality isn't crap then you're fine.


There have been many tests on the web & TV showing that there's no need for expensive HDMI cables. Here's a very good one from Digital Foundry:

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/di...oundry-vs-hdmi

[hansi]

Originally Posted by Matt D

hansi said it was a "High Speed" cable. A "High Speed" cable can handle everything other than the Ethernet Channel.

As I mentioned before, there is no such thing as a "1.3" or "1.4" cable.

The official word on HDMI cables...

http://www.hdmi.org/consumer/buying_guide.aspx

It is actually 1.4.




See also:

http://www.hdmi.org/manufacturer/hdm...ght_cable.aspx

http://www.hdmi.org/manufacturer/hdm...i_1_4_faq.aspx

[TheDon]

Common sense alone says there's no need for expensive ones.
You can't polish up 1's and 0's into anything but 1's and 0's. As long as you get a picture with no break up, you have the best picture you can get.