Colgate1624706109 Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Hi, I plan want to upgrade my current LED-TV to 4K LED-TV since price is so tempting. Currently I use Audioquest-1 HDMI cables. Can Audioquest-1 HDMI cable handle 4k application? or Do I need to upgrade but which HDMI cable is correct one? How to recognise whether those HDMI cables can handle 4K application? Seeking for your advise Thanks :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desray Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 I shall not go into the technicalities but the short answer, "No"...u can still use your HDMI 1.4 (High-speed) cable with a 4K UHDTV. In the same vein, if you only use it for watching movies at 24fps/30fps, this is no issue but if you intend to use it for 4K gaming that support higher frame rate like 50fps/60fps for a lag-free experience...your TV and the gaming console (which at this point even for PS4 or Xbox One sport with only HDMI 1.4 port can't truly support full bandwidth) must be be upgraded to HDMI 2.0 (though Sony claimed that it can be done via a firmware update for their PS4 in the near future). If the second paragraph doesn't make any sense to you, its fine...just stick with the "short answer" above. Cheers!~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audiolab Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 I have an Oppo 103D outputting 4K signal to my Samsung 4K tv. I have tried both 10.2 Gbps (highspeed HDMI cable) and 18 Gbps (supposed design for real 4K bandwidth), both work similarly with no issues. So I guess for now, there is no need to upgrade unless your current cable does not work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desray Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 I have an Oppo 103D outputting 4K signal to my Samsung 4K tv. I have tried both 10.2 Gbps (highspeed HDMI cable) and 18 Gbps (supposed design for real 4K bandwidth), both work similarly with no issues. So I guess for now, there is no need to upgrade unless your current cable does not work. Lest everyone forgets, HDMI 2.0 is a hardware change, there is no change in "cable" management IIRC. HDCP 2.2 is another whole beast altogether - its DRM for 4K content. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colgate1624706109 Posted December 3, 2015 Author Share Posted December 3, 2015 Thanks bro for advise.... How about redmere HDMI cable? I read this cable is good for long length of cable... but not sure whether it is for 4K application? Have you used it before and encountered problem (spoil your player after used) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audiolab Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 I have been using Monoprice Redmere cables for a long time now. Was using the Highspeed (10.2 Gbps) version. It works for both Full HD and 4K for me. Was also using an Audioquest Pearl HDMI which works fine as well for 4K even though its rated 10.2Gbps. The 18Gbps cable I was referring to in my earlier post is also Monoprice Redmere. Just that it has a higher bandwidth range. Thanks bro for advise.... How about redmere HDMI cable? I read this cable is good for long length of cable... but not sure whether it is for 4K application? Have you used it before and encountered problem (spoil your player after used) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiktokape Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Imo, just use your current hdmi cables on hand. Im using 4k Panny TV->Denon 4k AVR->Nvidia Shield, it works well. Unless there is a requirement to do so which affects your playback for a 4k standard HDCP 2.2 hdmi cable, change it when it comes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colgate1624706109 Posted December 3, 2015 Author Share Posted December 3, 2015 Mine is old audiquest 1..maybe 1.2 version only. Buried inside my feature wall n tv console What will happen if cant handle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audiolab Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Cannot handle then change lor. Never try, never know. Mine is old audiquest 1..maybe 1.2 version only. Buried inside my feature wall n tv console What will happen if cant handle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiktokape Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Do you have any spare ones in 1.4a around, if the buried one can't work, try the spare one from your TV to your AVR. If yes, just replace it accordingly if it is long enough. So far, I recycled my hdmi cables into my 4k setup. They are working well. I don't see a need to spend unless I hit the blank wall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desray Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 As long as your hdmi cable is a 1.4 version, u r good to go. Dun confuse and make things complicated for yourself. Brand wise, it doesn't really matter much if your cable length is 5m or less imo. Sent from my Note 5 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rage1624705821 Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 From what I read on the net, the older 1.4 cables support up to 3840x2160 resolution @ 30Hz. The newer 18Gbps HDMI 2.0 cables support up to 3840x2160 resolution @ 60Hz. Nvidia Shield TV supports this output. But I wonder if there is any content available at this resolution/Hz at this point in time. Anyway I ordered 2 units of the Monoprice 18Gbps redmere HDMI cables to hook up my Nvidia Shield -> Denon 4K AVR -> LG 4K TV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audiolab Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 I was exploring HDMI cables when I first got my 4K TV. Was looking at the Audioquest range. From what I gathered, the video part of the cable is similar throughout their range. The main difference is the audio part where they add in more silver. That's all. So if your focus is on video which is what I am doing, any basic cable can do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiktokape Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 From what I read on the net, the older 1.4 cables support up to 3840x2160 resolution @ 30Hz. The newer 18Gbps HDMI 2.0 cables support up to 3840x2160 resolution @ 60Hz. Nvidia Shield TV supports this output. But I wonder if there is any content available at this resolution/Hz at this point in time. Anyway I ordered 2 units of the Monoprice 18Gbps redmere HDMI cables to hook up my Nvidia Shield -> Denon 4K AVR -> LG 4K TV. Im using 3m Audioquest Cinnamon 1.4a, my TV is showing this. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cstanxpl Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Don't flame me hor. If you choose to believe or not what QED said about their HDMI1.4 cable been compatible with HDMI2.0 specs when they were made. http://www.qed.co.uk/are-qed-cables-hdmi-2-compatible.html http://www.qed.co.uk/hdmi-cables-matter.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audiolab Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Audioquest also claim the same for their current range as long as its below 10m length. Don't flame me hor. If you choose to believe or not what QED said about their HDMI1.4 cable been compatible with HDMI2.0 specs when they were made. http://www.qed.co.uk/are-qed-cables-hdmi-2-compatible.html http://www.qed.co.uk/hdmi-cables-matter.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colgate1624706109 Posted December 3, 2015 Author Share Posted December 3, 2015 Im using 3m Audioquest Cinnamon 1.4a, my TV is showing this. How much and where did you buy bro? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audiolab Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 A quick google revealed a local seller on the link below: http://www.sonicsoundaudio.com/index.php?cPath=456_635_638_535_481_389_92_338_315_469 I bought mine from Harvey Norman Suntec as my sales guy whom I bought most of my electronic stuff from give me a nice discount for the cables. I am sure Adelphi and Sim Lim Square would have retailers carrying them. How much and where did you buy bro? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cstanxpl Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 BTW, the AQ Pearl HDMI should be good enough. http://www.audioquest.com/hdmi/pearl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audiolab Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 I agree fully as I am also using it. Superb colour reproduction from my Oppo 103D to my Samsung 8500 4k TV. However, I can only attest to the performance in terms of video as no audio was output. BTW, the AQ Pearl HDMI should be good enough. http://www.audioquest.com/hdmi/pearl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiktokape Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 How much and where did you buy bro? Try this site if online; http://www.futureshop.co.uk/audioquest-cables-aq-hdmi-cables-c-458_459.html?osCsid=21jis61lv19bnt5q4vj3titib3#.Vl_073YrKUk If locally, can try KEC. I bought mine more than 3 years ago, can't remember the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colgate1624706109 Posted December 3, 2015 Author Share Posted December 3, 2015 I was exploring HDMI cables when I first got my 4K TV. Was looking at the Audioquest range. From what I gathered, the video part of the cable is similar throughout their range. The main difference is the audio part where they add in more silver. That's all. So if your focus is on video which is what I am doing, any basic cable can do. Hmm... solid copper coated with silver is for audio part that's why I bought Audioquest-1 (2.5% silver) for interconnect cable between BDP to AVR but it is version 1.3 nia. How about AVR to TV? Is QED better? QED stated their specification clearly on their box but I am not sure about Audioquest A lot of FAKE Audioquest product also in the market.. how to spot them :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audio Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 I am using Wireworld now. Ultraviolet series is good enough but of course the Silver Starlight one is better, especially for HDMI carrying audio. (Audio) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audiolab Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 If you intend again to hide the cables behind console or feature wall, do take into consideration how flexible is the cable. The reason why I use Redmere is due to its flexibility. Audioquest Pearl is also pretty flexible and not too thick. Hmm... solid copper coated with silver is for audio part that's why I bought Audioquest-1 (2.5% silver) for interconnect cable between BDP to AVR but it is version 1.3 nia. How about AVR to TV? Is QED better? QED stated their specification clearly on their box but I am not sure about Audioquest A lot of FAKE Audioquest product also in the market.. how to spot them :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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