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Sc00bied00:Hmmm. think that could be like opening a can of worms... what appears perfect on paper may not be perfect when inserted into a system. I'm sure years ago there was testing done based on hifi interconnects regarding their electrical and mechanical properties, and am sure that there were some surprises in there too whne added to a reference system. IMHO, only way to find out is by using in your own system and reviewing for yourself....
I have, But Im after a highly regarded hi fi magazine to publish THIER results as finding any online is near impossible.
Ive personally tried a Molex, QED, Chord Silver and top of the range wireworld.
Ok so the mag produces measured results on 2 cables, similar price, diff maufacturers, one sucks the other shines, put into the system the paper reference one sounds rubbish and the the other that is abismal on paper shines. What would you do ? ......listen to both and make up your own mind is my thinking. Its subjective and down to an individual on how they perceive the audio or visual. Secondly a system is the synergy of the components and how they interact, a cable can IMHO make or break this especially where lengths are involved. If you have had the opportunity to listen to low, mid and high end cables in a single system, your ears / eyes should be telling you what is right for you, that said, opinions / reviews count for the products you might want to short list, whittling the choice down in a very large market.
I'm gonna bite my tongue now cause like professorhat says regarding the arguements every 10 secs...
Cheers sc00bie
Clearly that report would NEVER happen (Unless the hdmi was seriously flawed in some way)
Im asking for a team of 10 or 20 people to take part in each blind test when they review hdmi cables. If they think (Even subconsciously) thats theres a difference then let them publish the blind test results. Im not asking for HUGH differences, just ANY on record.
I found a difference between the 2 lower priced ones to the 2 higher priced ones using just one upscaled dvd which I had several scenes I used to test with (Picture only). Now im not doing anymore tests as the Pioneer tvs hdmi ports have started to become a little loose, so im doing no more tests personally.
All im asking for is Claire to let us know how the blind tests went that she mentioned on the 1st page and would they please consider publishing all blind tests in the furture when rating hdmi cables. If its REALLY true that theres no difference (except under long distances) then all cables over 20 quid should get 1 star for 3 meters and under as theyre HEAVILY overpriced.
If the results do at least partially point to differences, then at least we have something to look at and consider.
I personally believe its not JUST down to the cables but down to the person and the equipment used. I have a Pioneer 42" plasma, still regarded as one of the best 42"tvs in existence, powered with braided mains cables and goes through an Isotek filter. MY eyesight is perfect, but some of my friends cant even tell the difference between SD and HIDEF when played back to back (So theyd have NO chance in a hdmi blind test)
Ive had various arguments (debate
) on various forums. One in particular fascinated me. 4 forum users got together to blind test 3 interconnect cables. 2 were believers, 2 said they made NO difference (Before taking part I mean).
The results were ~ the none believers COULDNT tell a difference, but the believers COULD. Which indicates (obviously) that some people can perceive better than others (better hearing if you will) . But the BLIND tests would put that at 50/50 (Meaning anyone from outside the forum who didnt know these guys would think that it was ALL to chance and therefore (In this test), it wasnt 'proven' wether or not interconnects DO make a difference.
The ideal blind test would go as follows. Choose 100 people in various tests. Take the top 10% of people that CAN tell a difference (On paper at least). use THOSE 10 for all future tests, THEN we shall see if theres really a difference or not........