RedMere Active HDMI Technology Poised to Change Cabling

[admin]

There are a lot of things wrong with HDMI. For one, the technology keeps pushing the limits of what a standard non-active cable can handle - this is especially true when HDMI is used over long distances. Some manufacturers have turned to making extra-thick, well-shielded solutions that utilize 22 gauge cables. The results of that method have been tragic - cables don't bend easily and they are generally unwieldy and impractical for most uses. So what's next? Well, almost any cable will work over a 2 meter or less distance, but beyond that things start to get dicey. That's where active HDMI cables come into play. While active EQ on HDMI cables isn't new, possibly the most advanced use of it is coming out of RedMere, who has shrunken down the technology to a point that it's all but negligible.


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[smurphy522]

Well, it certainly sounds promising and affordable for those who experience issues w/long HDMI runs. Glad that a reputable test has been completed to verify the effectiveness as well, thanks Clint!

It seems that: "The force is strong with this one."

I myself got lucky I guess. I am using a monoprice 35ft 24AWG HDMI cable from my receiver to my projector - no issues. It is thick and was unruly to run it in the wall and attic though. Link here.

[trnqk7]

I just went through this as well after doing an install putting the tv on a wall mount and running cables through a stud into the basement and back up...I ordered 2 20ft monorprice hdmi cables, one 24awg and the other 22awg. Both were a bear. But at that length, once we got something fished through the wall, I didn't want to have to mess with it again if it didn't work. These cables would have been great, lol. I got around some of the issues by putting in the little port savers (270deg bend) and then also using an 8" flexible hdmi extension. Worked, but not as elegant.

[tattoo_Dan]

I guess my only input would be a common locking system that ,well,just works better than the current system.

a new one that would stay in better and straight,I have had problems that I thought were something else what all it was,was the hdmi cable got a little jammed at an angle behind the rack.

[Marshall_Guthrie]

Cnet is ahnds on with Monoprices offereing: Monoprice's ultraslim 60-foot HDMI cable with Redmere (hands-on) | TV and Home Theater - CNET Reviews

Should be about $72 for a 60' cable.

I'm getting ready for a 40' projector run, so I'm very glad monoprice is releasing these. I wish they were available today, and am very much looking forward to more details of real world usage.

I'm wondering, will these support 4k, deep color, etc. for future proofing? Running through an insulation filled attic, and don't want to do it twice (as if that could be avoided with continually evolving cable standards). I'm also planning on running 2xCat6 just in case HDBaseT takes off.

[BMXTRIX]

I can say that HDBaseT is simply the way this should all go. Very cheap cabling, flexible, can be end-user terminated, and can handle the distance no problem.

I picked up the Monoprice HDBaseT extender and have been using it without any issue in my home. 50' over single CAT-6 to my equipment rack, then a RETURN trip of 50' over a standard Monoprice 22 gauge HDMI cable. Connected to my PS3 using 3D (frame packed!) to my Samsung 64" display.

Zero issues.

Period.

The only thing which would make it all better was if my TV had a HDBaseT connection right on it and if receivers had one or two HDBaseT connections right on them.