Long HDMI cable

[GeorgeO]

I am planning to hook up my soon to come HD projector to my system, and I need a longish HDMI cable it will go from the source along the wall upto the ceiling and then along the ceiling to the pj. I think about 20 ft +/- may be the appx length.Is it better that I get one from the US( since I am going there shortly) or can I get it from SP Road/Ebay India?

Thanks

 

[venkatcr]

George, long HDMI cables are prone to give trouble unless you choose the cable carefully and also make sure it is just a few feet over the required length. Unfortunately, such cables come in standard lengths such as 8/10/12 meters etc.

Buy from a reputed brand. Also see if the cables are directional and install them properly as shown by the manufacturer. I have seen low cost cables completely screw up images and show single colours forcing me to reset the receiver many times.

Cheers

 

[Kittu]

MX cables can be purchased from SP Road. On website I see they have cables in many lenghts.

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[jitubisht]

George,

I am using this cable to connect my receiver to PRJ and havent faced any issue yet.

Amazon.com: Cmple HDMI Cable, 30 feet: Electronics

 

[GeorgeO]

Thanks Venkat/Kittu/Jittu

 

[zervinb]

If you are going to the US, order it from monoprice.com

They are cheap and excellent. And if I remember correctly, they give lifetime warranty on their cables.

 

[nightmare]

I am facing a huge problem because of the limited length... my optoma HD20 projector is cieling mounted at quite a distance from the wall which i use to display... so need quite a long cable ( 16 m, i guess) .. donno what to do :,(