Hi friends, I am installing a home theatre system 4k configuration for single storey home (ceiling mount) and need HDMI cable b/w 7m to 10m.
Can you please recommend which cable I should buy (HDMI or fibre optic one and product model)? Someone suggested Audio Dimensions, but they are bit costly around $300 to $400 price. Monster Gold Premium cable is only up to 5m.
Thanks
TIL that people still use foxtel.
Mainly for the sports and some of the American TV shows. I watch more Foxtel than Free to Air.
Fibre if the equipment specs at both ends support what you want to use over the fibre. Fibre signal degradation are so low over small distances you are using that it does not matter and there is no interference from EMF. But fibre cannot go around tight corners as it is made from glass. There is plastic fibre, but I would not get that.
Thanks for suggestions.In my case. Ceiling height is 240cm. Projector screen to sitting lounge back wall is 394cm, room width is 454cm. As its a single storey so ceiling has sufficient space for electrician to go above. Pls suggest the cable name?
Monster based on the specifications of info supplied.
Unable to find monster cable 10m.
Google tells me otherwise, but monster are a monster of a price.
If you're talking about Toslink Optical its bandwidth is constrained and unable to transfer full ATMOS.
If it's another form of fibre optic/ethernet i'm not sure how you'd be replacing a HDMI to undertake the same data transfer?
HDMI 2.1 and above will be fine. Don't bother with $300+ cables, they're a scam.
Just get a good quality 10m HDMI cable off ebay. Data degradation will be minimal.
"Just get a good quality 10m HDMI cable off ebay. Data degradation will be minimal."
Exactly what I thought at first. Got a "Monster" 10m HDMI cable (decent brand) and my projector just wouldn't sync with the Source (tried TV box, Laptop, everything). Then did my research and found out that types of HDMI cables DOES matter over 5m or more.
For any home theatre setup, you will NEED an active HDMI cable, like this one: https://www.officeworks.com.au/shop/officeworks/p/comsol-ult…
Thanks mate
The COMSOL Ultra 8K HDMI Cable with Ethernet (10m) is likely a passive HDMI cable, although it may feature enhanced materials and construction to support high-definition signals up to 8K. Typically, active HDMI cables are used when signal boosting is required over longer distances, usually for lengths beyond 15 feet (5 meters), especially for higher resolutions like 8K or 4K at 120Hz.
In the case of a 10-meter HDMI cable like the COMSOL Ultra, if it is described as an "Ultra" or "High-Speed" HDMI cable, it’s designed to handle high bandwidth (up to 48Gbps) for 8K video, but unless explicitly mentioned, it doesn't use active electronics (like a built-in amplifier or chip). Passive HDMI cables, especially high-quality ones, are still capable of carrying these signals over certain distances without noticeable degradation, provided they are made with good materials and the quality of the components is high.
To summarize:
COMSOL Ultra 8K HDMI Cable: Likely passive, but supports 8K video with high-speed transmission.
Active HDMI Cable: Would have additional electronics (like signal boosters) for longer distances and typically listed as "active."
i installed 10m HDMI inside ceiling for projector to receiver setup.
Advise - DO NOT get a normal 10m HDMI cable. Get a "active/directional HDMI cable", which is more expensive than a normal HDMI cable. I learnt the hard way by using a normal 10m HDMI cable, and then havng to rip the ceiling apart.
Thanks mate. Which one did you buy as active/directional hdmi cable?
If i remember right - https://www.officeworks.com.au/shop/officeworks/p/comsol-ult…
the problem with "normal" HDMI cables is that distnaces greater than 5m wont get you 4k signal.
Bookmarked for future install setup 👌
Based on the online research with biggest review numbers, Can I please check if any of my ozb friend has used any of these hdmi cables (10m and above)? Which one you would recommend for home theatre setup?
STOUCHI 8K HDMI Fiber Optic Cable 10M, 48Gbps Ultra High Speed HDMI 2.1 Cable, CL3 Rated, 10K 8K60Hz 4K120Hz 2K144Hz Dynamic HDR HDCP 2.2 & 2.3 eARC Compatible for PS5, Xbox Series X, Apple TV 4K
https://www.amazon.com.au/Stouchi-4K120Hz-2K144Hz-Dynamic-Co…
Ubluker 8K HDMI Cable 48Gbps 15M, Nylon Braided High Speed HDMI® Cable 4K 120Hz 2K 165Hz 8K 60Hz 12bit eARC ARC Dolby Atmos HDR10+ HDCP2.3 Compatible for Gaming PC TV Soundbar Monitor Mac PS5 Xbox
https://www.amazon.com.au/Ubluker-Cable-15-Meter-Braided/dp/…
https://www.amazon.com.au/FIBBR-Fiber-48Gbps-Support-Compati…
https://www.amazon.com.au/RUIPRO-Crystal-Certified-4K120Hz-P…
https://www.officeworks.com.au/shop/officeworks/p/comsol-ult…
Thanks
Found out STOUCHI, FIBBR and RUIPRO are active cables whereas Ubluker and Comsol are passive cables
the Comsol is active (directional) cable. I got one.
Thanks mate. Bought ruipro and getting shipped from germany by amazon
Look at maybe HDMI over CAT5/6. Fibre probably a bit over kill and need someone probably to fix in cabling issues.
I’ve dine a HDMI over CAT that for my NVR to my TV. From the cupboard in the hallway over the hallway into the office about 5m of cable and does a great job.
Done the same thing for my Foxtel box. From the over to the hallway and then into the TV in the bedroom. Foxtel remote is Bluetooth. Then don’t need another Foxtel box for another room.