All About HDMI Cable 1080p
HDMI cable 1080p are the ultimate cables to use when it comes to watching high definition (HD) movies. These cables are capable of handling high definition (HD)videos of up to 1920 pixels wide by 1080 pixels high normally at 60 frames per second or sometime 30 frames per second. Due to it’s uncompressed and raw form, it is able to provide digital video signal with minimal signal loss in a single cable. As such the HDMI cable 1080p is considered the most bandwidth consuming cable in terms of video technology in the market today.
Older technology that uses something similar are the PC interface types of DVI connection cables but you will be hard press to find them in any high definition TV (HD) or video devices nowadays. Component video interface that uses component cables can still be found in most electronic devices that offers high definition videos but the quality is slightly lower than that of the HDMI. However most users will not be able to tell the difference of the video quality between these two.
But HDMI cable 1080p are slowly becoming the numero uno or # 1 in terms of consumers choice as most manufacturers are now moving away from the traditional standard definition video interfaces such as the S-Video, composite and the RF. For someone who has watched a movie using the HMDI 1080p cable, going back to the traditional standard definition movies is no longer acceptable because the difference in quality is so vast and noticeable
HDMI cable 1080p also supports audio as well by ferrying 8 channels of 24-bit audio at 192kHz which is more than sufficient to accommodate the highest resolution audio soundtracks available such as Dolby True HD and DTS HD Master Audio. The best thing about using the HDMI cable 1080p in audio is that you just need one cable instead of eight if you are using the multichannel analog audio cables which also provides high definition audios.
Different Versions of HDMI
There are a few types of popular HDMI cables,namely v1.0, v1.2, v1.3a, v1.3b, v1.4. The versions of 1.3 (a & b) HDMI cables are more related to the testing specifications which the cable has been subjected and certified to and do not really provide any increased functionality.
HDMI cable Version 1.4 is the latest in the offering and contain many up to date and additional specifications including an Ethernet channel that can be used with any IP enable equipment. HDMI cable Version 1.4 also supports 3D and can support resolutions up to 4096 X 2160 pixels. The HDMI organization recently announced brand new regulations regarding the labeling of version 1.4 cables, these regulations prohibit manufacturers from using the phrase or wording”1.4″ on the HDMI cable and even on the packaging but rather they must use the term “High Speed HDMI Cable With Ethernet”. This is necessary to eliminate any unnecessary problems in identifying the cables by end users or customers as most of them have been known to increasingly being confused by the version numbers.
The good news for consumers is that all newer HDMI versions are completely backwards compatible with older versions. This means that if you own a 1.4 version HDMI cable,you can still use them on a lower resolution machine such as a 1080p Bluray Player. Standard as well as High Speed version refer to the two types of HDMI cables that are available in the market today and can be utilized with 1080i ( Full HD ) and 780p (HD ) devices such as PS3 gaming consoles.
Choosing An HDMI Cable
If you are shopping around for a HDMI cable 1080p there are certain things that you need to look into before buying one. Single Shielded,Double Shielded or even Triple Shielded are available and if cost is not a problem then the triple shielded HDMI cables will give you the best quality as it will carry the signal with minimal loss due to it’s shielding.
Another factor is that using gold plated connectors heads are believed to also reduce signal loss but personally I do not thing that the additional cost of using gold plated connectors are justified for the little improvement that they provide. However a point to note that gold plated connecters do not oxidize or corrode over the long run as compared to normal steel and chrome plated connectors.
Cable length is also very important as there is a limit as to how long a HDMI cable 1080p can effectively transmit the signal.
A recommended length with no loss or limited loss of quality will be around 7.5M. Higher quality HDMI cable 1080p can be used for up to 20M in length. An addition of audio/video amplifiers are available and may need to be used if you are planning to the HDMI cable 1080p of more than 20M in length without experiencing deterioration of sound and video quality.
HdMI Cable 1080p – Conclusion
In conclusion,generally the more you invest in a good HDMI cable the better high quality you can expect. A good rule of thumb that most consumers practice would be to invest around 5% of the cost of your audio/video equipment.