What cables do you suggest for best quality video performance of 20 ft or more?

Question

What cables do you suggest for best quality video performance of 20 ft or more?

Answer 1

HDMI is probably the best way to go to future proof your install. HDMI is limited to about 50 feet without extenders and really high quality cables.

Component is an option also.

It does not support 1080i and 1080p from DVD players though. The cable itself will, but the connections and equipment don't.

That means all HDDVD and Bluray players even regular upconverting players will be limited to 480p over component. Some players may output 1080i over component but do not expect this to last long as studios require HDCP (high definition content protection).HDCP can not be implemented using component connections.

Component will transmit HD video from satellite and cable though. This HDCP applies to DVDs. It is supposed to keep people from copying them.

So basically if you want HD from disks you need HDMI.

If you want HD from satellite or cable and are happy with regular DVD then you can go with Component cables.

Answer 2

hdmi or vga.

Answer 3

How about some specifics of your set up. Then a logical hook up and performance cable selection could be made.

Answer 4

if you are just running red/green/blue or red/white/yellow save your money and use rg6 cable and buy rca ends you can get made for this application.i did it to run 50' till i buy 50'hdmi cable.you can get the longer hdmi cables online from www.bluejeanscable/articles.hdmi cable would be the best way to go.

Answer 5

I would suggest HDMI if you have it. The second best choice would be component. You can argue which is better HDMI vs Component but if you have to argue then there must not be a huge difference. I like HDMI because component is a pain sometimes. Connections get messed up etc. Since HDMI carries audio as well it's a pleasure to work with.

Mike

Answer 6

HDMI

Answer 7

The only thing you'd need the HDMI for is sending a true "1080p" (highest HD video format) signal from either a Blu-ray Disc (or HD-DVD) player or an "Upconversion" DVD player which offers "1080p" output.  Even if you don't own any one of those devices, an HDMI connection would "future-proof" your Home Theater.  But click here to see why HDMI won't always offer the best connection: http://www.avtruths.com/hdmi.html

If your intention is only to enjoy standard HD broadcasts in "1080i" (the second best HD video format) you just need "component" cables.  Signal loss IS a problem when using analog cables.  The remedy for this is "RG6" coax cable.  It offers little to no signal loss up to 100ft and is used in satellite installations.  A 25' to 50' run of 3 "RG6" cables capped with "RCA" ends would offer a flawless video transfer.  Click here to see how to make your own: http://www.avtruths.com/budgetcables.htm...

Answer 8

HDMI/DVI or component

Answer 9

if your talking about dvd video i would suggest getting component cables; but it has to be a newer tv b/c older ones dont have this. component cables are blue green and red and they give very good video

Answer 10

For digital transmission, a high quality, shielded cable for DVI or HDMI.

For analogue, a high quality, shielded 75 ohm cable for composite, component, or RGB.  A high quality, shielded cable for s-video.