I recently video reviewed an HDMI cable from Optimized Cable Company and wanted to follow up with a post. As HD video continues to take control of our lives (HDTV, Blu-Ray, Computers) you are going to need more of these HDMI cables and apparently not are all equal. The original cable vs. gold plated (new one).

Now let me preface that I am not an expert on HDMI so if you are please comment below and encourage the feedback.

I was very excited to receive the HDMI cable from Optimized Cable Company to review (thank you!) and really liked it. I compared it against my current HDMI cables and the picture quality was noticeably tighter on my Sony 1080P HDTV monitor. At only $12.99 this cable handles 480 to 1440P and encourage you to check out your cables today. At first glance the cable seemed larger in diameter and with gold plating was more impressive. It’s funny to think of all the money you can spend on a HDTV and the picture quality can change with just a cable swap. I was using the one that Verizon Fios installed and encourage you to test cables for yourself.

Video Review of the HDMI Cable (watch on YouTube)

Sony Monitor Screenshots using the cable in HD 1080P (Project Gadget 2 thumbs up)
Wasn’t sure if I would see a difference and did so please see the example below. (shot without a flash quickly)

HDMI Cable Specifications from Manufacturer

• Cable Type: HDMI Male to HDMI Male Cable
• HDMI Version: 1.3b1
• Gauge: 28 AWG (American Wire Gauge)
• Shielding level: 3x Triple
• Supports Blu Ray & HD DVD 1080p: Yes
• Supports 480p, 720p 1080i, 1080p, 1440p: Yes
• Supports Lossless DTS 8 Channel Audio: Yes
• Supports TrueHD & DTS-HD: Yes

Overall, I was pleased with the cable and look forward to seeing how it works with my desktop monitors and encourage you to jump in and comment on your HDMI cable experiences. If you enjoyed this post, then make sure you subscribe to my RSS Feed and Follow on Twitter!