What is hdmi cable?

Question

What is hdmi cable?

Answer 1

A HDMI cable is an all-in-one cable that carries both audio (up to 7.1) and video.  It is not the only way to get HD quality, though most device manufacturers are restricting HD to HDMI only through a type of DRM called "HDCP."  Component cables (the 5 colored cables) also provide high definition video.

Monster cables are a rip off for digital cables.  For analogue cables, possibly you could justify the cost.  You can buy the same HDMI cables online for about $5-20 depending on length required.  Just google "monster" and "ripoff" and you'll see how high the markups on the cables are.  It's something like $80 per cable.

Answer 2

An hdmi cable is what you need to plug into a source from your tv to get a hd picture. It is your audio and video all in one cable, so no more red, yellow, and white cords. hdmi cables are needed for an hd receiver like comcast or directv, one end plugs into the tv, and the other plugs into the hd receiver. They are also needed for blu-ray players, playstation 3, or an xbox 360. Without the hdmi cable, you will not get an hd quality picture from those sources.

p.s.

dont buy any other brand of hdmi cables except, monster cable.

source- I work in magnolia home theater in a best buy.

Answer 3

For connecting a high-definition (HD) source (like a DVD or cable receiver) to a HD display (like a TV).

Answer 4

HDMI is the only all-in-one cable that supports digital video (including HD) and surround sound audio at the same time. That is why it has become the new home theater standard.  It reduces all those cables behind the TV set.

Most of today's video sources (DVD player, HDTV receiver) has an HDMI video out to connect to plasma and LCD HDTVs.

One thing that you should know is HDMI cables can be very expensive.  Never buy a HDMI cable at a retail store, like Target, Circuit City, or Best Buy.  They tend to send overpriced cables in the $50-$150 range.

You can buy a high quality HDMI cable online for about $10-$20 depending on the length.  Don't be fooled by all the hype of Monster Cables.  I buy my cables from www.pchcables.com.  Blue Jeans Cables is another great place to buy cables.