You know that old saying about getting what you pay for? Well I have something to say on this subject! The Amazon Basics High-Speed HDMI Cable has been a great cable. While it is a little bit on the expensive side for an HDMI cable, it has definitely delivered the goods so far. It is fast, it is sleek and it works just like a DVD player!
I recently exchanged my Amazon Basics High-Speed HDMI Cable with an HDMI to DVI cable to replace the aging DVI connection. I was very impressed by the new cable's performance so far. Here are some of the reasons why:
Picture Quality The picture quality of the Amazon Essentials High-Speed HDMI Cable is absolutely fantastic! I have yet to see a better picture out of any modern cable than the one supplied by Amazon. I tested the cable with several different brands of televisions and camcorders and got excellent results every time. I got a bright, sharp picture that looked absolutely great when I was viewing YouTube videos using the Samsung unit. It also looked incredible when I was playing my favorite PC game ( Duke Nukem 3 ).
Connectivity The cable was able to support all of the functions and features that I needed for my Samsung Fanta units. From watching DVD's and standard definition media to high definition media like Blu-ray, it worked great! I also got fast Internet access with speeds that rivaled the speed of most DSL or cable connections. It also has one year of free unlimited entertainment with an additional two months that can be purchased after the initial free period expires. Great savings!
Response Time The response time on the Amazon Basics High-Speed HDMI Cable was quite impressive to me. The image appeared clear and crisp and did not distort once I switched the signal types. My VCR did a good job picking up the sound and made it seem as if it were right there in front of me. This cable definitely has more power when it comes to handling video signals!
Colors The colors on this cable were far more vibrant than I expected. They really added a lot of life to the picture and gave it a very realistic look and sound. With the wide screen and the sharp picture quality, this was definitely one of the best purchases I've ever made for my home entertainment needs!
Security I didn't think about this one too much because the Amazon package that I got only included the video connection. However, the HDMI cable did have some security measures in place. There is a built in Digital receiver built into the cable that will prevent your signal from being spliced and mess up by other devices. Also, there is an analog repeater built into the cable that will prevent the TV from sending out the broken signal.
Overall, these cables are great. I would recommend getting one and hooking it up right away. You'll be thankful you did at least once you start seeing all of the picture and sound quality that it has to offer. If you're in the market for a new home theater then this is a must have. You'll find yourself wondering why you didn't get this sooner!
Picture Quality Though the Amazon Essentials package does come with the HDMI cable, it's not the best. Other packages actually deliver a much better picture. One thing I did notice is that while they say that this package can handle HDTV, they actually use the term HDTV when it really means high definition. If you've never seen HD, you'll be surprised at how sharp the pictures are. Colors are more vibrant and the lines are much clearer. This is also an excellent package to get if you like to watch movies on your HDTV instead of your standard screen.
Audio I'll admit, the voice quality on the Amazon package is sub par. It's clear that someone was recording the audio and they didn't do a good job. Other customers have said that the voice quality is much better than you'd expect. That's a definite plus when it comes to buying a home entertainment system and you want to get the most out of it.
Amazon has done a nice job of packaging this package and making it easy for consumers to understand what they're getting. There are a lot of great features with the Amazon Essentials High Speed HDMI Cable, but you'll probably get better results shopping for home entertainment products online. If you're still not sure whether or not this is the right cable for your needs, take a look at some of the reviews I've found and see for yourself.