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Looking for a recommendation (cable, hdmi switch, receiver)

 
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kawajockie



Joined: 30 Dec 2008
Posts: 11
Location: mckinney, TX

Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2009 2:53 pm    Post subject: Looking for a recommendation (cable, hdmi switch, receiver)
Need to drive about 50' of HDMI cable from mulitple inputs.

Currently my HDMi cable is a 25' and a 22" with an HDMi coupler. (maybe this is where I should focus my time and clean up the cable run?) Sources? Blue jeans cable, but which one?

I can either get an HDMI switch. (note I have one from Monoprice HDX-401E and it wouldn't drive the cable at 1080P)

Receiver with HDMi switching capabilities.


Any suggestions on brand/model of the cable, switch or receiver for long cable runs?
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drice1234



Joined: 07 Oct 2006
Posts: 1309
Location: Allen, Texas

Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2009 4:29 pm    Post subject:
I am using the 3x1 switch sold here on the site and going about 30' with a cheap hdmi cable I bought off of e-bay. I think I have an extra switch if you want to borrow it to try. I am in Allen
Dan
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kawajockie



Joined: 30 Dec 2008
Posts: 11
Location: mckinney, TX

Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2009 6:19 pm    Post subject:
Is the one from the site, the extra one you have?

Is it the 3x1 smart switch?

I would be interested in a loaner.
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WanMan



Joined: 19 Mar 2006
Posts: 10270
Posted: Tue Feb 03, 2009 9:48 am    Post subject:
I just placed an order through www.monoprice.com and I've got another one brewing. I;ve done business with them before. Great prices, nice cable selection, and they inexpensive HDMI switches that have not failed me [yet].
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kawajockie



Joined: 30 Dec 2008
Posts: 11
Location: mckinney, TX

Posted: Tue Feb 03, 2009 11:25 am    Post subject:
Unfortunatley, I already have a Monoprice HDMI switch and cables. Here is the issue.

PS3--(25'hdmi cable)(coupler)(22'hmdi cable)--Powered HDFURY2--Gammax-Projector

In this configuration, the PS3 will pass 1080p to the projector, but during the first 5 minutes of the ps3 being on, you get screen flicker. After the PS3 warms up, the flicker goes away.

When I add the HDMI switch to the chain, I get no picture at 1080P or 1080i. I can only pass 720P or lower through the switcher.
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