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HDMI Decora Insert Question

 
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erikscinco



Joined: 07 Jun 2011
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Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2011 4:48 am    Post subject: HDMI Decora Insert Question

Hi. I am in the middle of a remodel at my home and I want to use HDMI Decora inserts to manage all my HDMI connections on a wall plate. I just think this would be a cleaner look instead of having all my HDMI cables just come right out of the wall. Here is an example of what I want to use.

http://www.cablingplus.com/products/ic107ddhwh-white-dual-hdmi-decora-insert

I want to know if using this type of installation method for my HDMI cables will affect the integrity or performance of my HDMI cables. If I am using 1.4 cables will using these inserts hinder any of the features. More specifically 3D? Any information on this would be greatly appreciated.
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Tom.W



Joined: 09 Mar 2006
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Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2011 5:58 am    Post subject:

They should work just fine.
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ChrisWiggles
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Joined: 12 Mar 2006
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Location: Seattle

Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2011 8:50 pm    Post subject:

I always recommend avoiding normal passive wall plates. All you're doing is inserting an extra failure point and increasing the odds (especially with long runs) of HDMI failure.

The only times I would use an HDMI wallplate is as an input source for auxiliary inputs, etc.

For static installations, run a cable straight through and out of the wall, use whatever hole or scoop plate as needed to make it look clean. Usually this is never an issue as it's behind gear/tv/etc.

As far as degrading signal quality or impairing features, that is not a concern. HDMI is basically all or nothing.
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erikscinco



Joined: 07 Jun 2011
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Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2011 3:57 am    Post subject:

Hey Chris. I really appreciate the feed back. I took your advice and I just came right out of the wall. Thanks a bunch!
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kal
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Location: Ottawa, Canada

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Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2011 12:55 pm    Post subject:

+1 to what Chris said. Don't use disconnection points unless you need to.

Kal

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