How long an HDMI cable can I use?

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r***@optonline.net

2015-06-09 02:35:16 UTC

I'm getting a new computer put together. The video card will have an HDMI
output. My TV is on the other side of the wall from my computer. All my
components are hardwired to my router, ie Roku, Blu-ray DVD player, TV. All
those cables are 25'. I'd like to also run an HDMI cable from the computer video
card and use the TV as a monitor from time to time. It's a Sony 4k TV. Will I be
able to run a 25' HDMI cable without any kind of loss of signal? Thanks.

Stephen H. Fischer

2015-06-09 03:09:10 UTC

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http://www.hdmi.org/installers/longcablelengths.aspx

The various topics there are just some of the information that came up with,
wait for it, a Google search.

Google"hdmi cable length"

Think of 25 feet as the magic barrier. says one page.

SHF

Post by r***@optonline.net
I'm getting a new computer put together. The video card will have an HDMI
output. My TV is on the other side of the wall from my computer. All my
components are hardwired to my router, ie Roku, Blu-ray DVD player, TV. All
those cables are 25'. I'd like to also run an HDMI cable from the computer video
card and use the TV as a monitor from time to time. It's a Sony 4k TV. Will I be
able to run a 25' HDMI cable without any kind of loss of signal? Thanks.

r***@optonline.net

2015-06-09 03:25:57 UTC

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On Mon, 8 Jun 2015 20:09:10 -0700, "Stephen H. Fischer"

Post by Stephen H. Fischer
http://www.hdmi.org/installers/longcablelengths.aspx
The various topics there are just some of the information that came up with,
wait for it, a Google search.
Google"hdmi cable length"
Think of 25 feet as the magic barrier. says one page.
SHF

Thanks. I did Google it but some of those articles are too hi tech for me, so I
wanted to get some first hand info. I do know about Google. :-)

UCLAN

2015-06-09 03:57:38 UTC

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Post by r***@optonline.net
On Mon, 8 Jun 2015 20:09:10 -0700, "Stephen H. Fischer"

Thanks. I did Google it but some of those articles are too hi tech for me, so I
wanted to get some first hand info. I do know about Google. :-)

You might want to read:

http://www.bluejeanscable.com/articles/how-long-can-hdmi-run.htm?hdmidept

Stephen H. Fischer

2015-06-09 04:23:21 UTC

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Post by UCLAN

Post by r***@optonline.net
On Mon, 8 Jun 2015 20:09:10 -0700, "Stephen H. Fischer"

Post by r***@optonline.net
I'm getting a new computer put together. The video card will have an HDMI
output. My TV is on the other side of the wall from my computer. All my
components are hardwired to my router, ie Roku, Blu-ray DVD player, TV. All
those cables are 25'. I'd like to also run an HDMI cable from the
computer
video
card and use the TV as a monitor from time to time. It's a Sony 4k TV. Will I be
able to run a 25' HDMI cable without any kind of loss of signal? Thanks.

Thanks. I did Google it but some of those articles are too hi tech for me, so I
wanted to get some first hand info. I do know about Google. :-)

http://www.bluejeanscable.com/articles/how-long-can-hdmi-run.htm?hdmidept

That starts out like the part I read in my link. Then it's gets right down
to the company's point of view to sell their product while saying all the
right words.

It sounds a little old, I do not know where I might have seen it but a HDMI
to ethernet(s) cables and back would allow longer lengths, but it starts to
get pricely if it exists.

Having a new Sony 4k DTV is a real plus, trying a cable that you can afford
(I do not know the Blue Jeans price) that does not say something like
"Monster" on it if I remember the old posts would be useful. How new the
graphics card in your computer is another factor.

In my case my very old HDTV with a dead ATSC tuner now and two NTSC tuners
does not play nice via HDMI from my W7 Sony Laptop.

Maybe someone has a HDTV / Computer with a 25' HDMI cable can advise.

I can point you to the real experts.

http://www.avsforum.com/forum/25-hdtv-technical/

SHF

Stephen H. Fischer

2015-06-10 21:35:39 UTC

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Pricey as expected:

http://www.monoprice.com/Product?c_id=109&cp_id=10914&cs_id=1091401&p_id=10225&seq=1&format=2

I did not search for it until this popped up:

http://www.avsforum.com/forum/43-forum-operations-center/1382882-hdbaset-forum.html#post34916433

SHF

Post by Stephen H. Fischer

Post by UCLAN

Post by r***@optonline.net
On Mon, 8 Jun 2015 20:09:10 -0700, "Stephen H. Fischer"

Post by r***@optonline.net
I'm getting a new computer put together. The video card will have an HDMI
output. My TV is on the other side of the wall from my computer. All my
components are hardwired to my router, ie Roku, Blu-ray DVD player,
TV.
All
those cables are 25'. I'd like to also run an HDMI cable from the
computer
video
card and use the TV as a monitor from time to time. It's a Sony 4k TV. Will I be
able to run a 25' HDMI cable without any kind of loss of signal? Thanks.

Thanks. I did Google it but some of those articles are too hi tech for me, so I
wanted to get some first hand info. I do know about Google. :-)

http://www.bluejeanscable.com/articles/how-long-can-hdmi-run.htm?hdmidept

That starts out like the part I read in my link. Then it's gets right down
to the company's point of view to sell their product while saying all the
right words.
It sounds a little old, I do not know where I might have seen it but a
HDMI to ethernet(s) cables and back would allow longer lengths, but it
starts to get pricely if it exists.
Having a new Sony 4k DTV is a real plus, trying a cable that you can
afford (I do not know the Blue Jeans price) that does not say something
like "Monster" on it if I remember the old posts would be useful. How new
the graphics card in your computer is another factor.
In my case my very old HDTV with a dead ATSC tuner now and two NTSC tuners
does not play nice via HDMI from my W7 Sony Laptop.
Maybe someone has a HDTV / Computer with a 25' HDMI cable can advise.
I can point you to the real experts.
http://www.avsforum.com/forum/25-hdtv-technical/
SHF

Stephen H. Fischer

2015-06-09 12:57:32 UTC

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UCLAN posted this just a few posts ago:

"Whether you've cut the cord or not, you have probably had times where
you wished you could transport video content from one room to another."

http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/personal/2014/03/

------------------------------------------------

I upgraded my Wireless Router to a NETGEAR WNDA3100 and using my HDHomeRun
Tuners (4) I can stream 1081i wirelessly to my laptops from the HDHR to my
laptop as well as captures on my NAS.

My HTPC's monitor is my HDTV, it has no other monitor. (37").

I just used "Remote Desktop Connection" to put the HTPC's desktop on my
Laptop..

Perhaps it is time for a rethink.

SHE

Del Mibbler

2015-06-10 03:29:49 UTC

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I'm using a 50' 24 AWG HDMI cable (Monoprice #2110) from a Monoprice
#4921 HDMI splitter down to the cellar, across and up to a computer
monitor in the kitchen. No problems. However I'm not trying to do
4K. I have everything set to 720p because that's the resolution of
the projector in the LR.

I've read that 25' is about the upper limit without help but I also
know that reality doesn't always agree with theory.

G-squared

2015-06-12 03:26:58 UTC

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We use some long HDMI cables at work. Those cables are quite heavy and need support so they don't damage the connector in the monitor or computer feeding it. They do work at 1080i.

G²

Stephen

2015-06-15 19:16:33 UTC

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Redmere hdmi cables:
http://www.monoprice.com/Search/Index?keyword=redmere

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Stephen

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