Should I buy expensive HDMI cables or will cheap ones do the trick?

Question

I have a high end AV system. Should hook the whole thing up with high quality cables? If it does make a difference what are the best possible cables I can buy?

Answer 1

In general, spending outrageous sums on expensive cabling is a waste of money.  I like these guys, they are U.S. based and seem to produce very high quality cables at a very reasonable price.  I am not associated with these folks in any way, just a customer:

http://www.bluejeanscable.com/

Read their information on HDMI cables.

Answer 2

Honestly, I have a $50 HDMI cable and a $5 HDMI cable.  While the $5 cable is thinner, I see virtually no difference between the two.  None. Zero. Zilch.  Save yourself 45 bucks, unlike myself.

Answer 3

The best cables you can by are subjective.  The better your system around the cable, the more noticeable the higher quality cable.  The best cable I know of that's worth it is the DH Labs HDMI.  Any more expensive and you're throwing money away for bells and whistles -not performance.

Answer 4

if it has a HDMI out....the go for it....that's the best quality u can get...

Answer 5

it does make a difference.... unfortunately, the difference is not discernible by the human eye.....

Answer 6

Monster gives you a better or all quality. It is expensive but you will see the difference. They also withstand bending and minimize noise. Try to get also a noise reducing outlet...

Answer 7

HDMI uses digital signals, which means it wont lose picture quality if the cable isn't great. It might lose a tiny bit of quality but nothing you will ever notice. It would be a lot better to get the cheap cables.