What specifications should I look for when buying an HDMI cable for my PS3?

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The answer to this will be determined by how long is the distance between your source and display. If it is more than 15 feet you should seriously consider using an HDMI ver 1.3 (don't worry about a, b or c as these are only testing protocols) "high speed" cable. If it is less than 15 feet a "standard" cable should be ok. make sure that you buy from a reputable source as there are a lot of counterfeit cables being sold at the moment. You also need to ensure that the cable has the HDMI logo and version 1.3 marked on the packaging.

The last thing that you should consider is choosing a cable with gold plated connectors. This will not improve your signal but they will not corrode (particularly in coastal or high humidity locations) which will stop the signal degrading over time.



Remember that you can never improve a digital signal by using an expensive cable but you can degrade a signal by using an inferior cable. You will see this degradation as sparkles and pixellation particularly in dark scenes.

None. Don't let any salesmen trick you into getting the most expensive HDMI cord. Any will do. A $10 one or an $80 will offer the exact same stuff. The only thing you may have to worry about is reliability.



Austin is incorrect. Any HDMI will support those resolutions, not just gold plated ones. Other than length you really have nothing to concern yourself with. Don't get ripped off with those 80 dollar monster cables. Quality will be the same, trust me. I've worked with these things for years.

Yeah get a cheap HDMI and you're gonna hear static in the sound and less picture quality. I bought an $80 Monster cable because they are thick and reliable and in my opinion, they work way better. Either that, or a Sony HDMI cable. Don't go for the cheap stuff man. Its just money. I like quality, so I buy the best that I can get.

dont listen to people who say "none"

if you want the best picture go with a hdmi cable that is...

gold plated

supports all resolutions 480i, 720p, 1080i, 1080p

must be sturdy

and as long (length) as you need it

Don't mind the other answerer, I have Sony HDMI and the cheap ones ($10).. they're exactly the same. So, just look out for the price.