https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/13.aspxThe main Meeting Place for BeoWorld members, and the place for General Questions, Answers and things to say! If you have any questions about anything Bang &amp; Olufsen related - please ask. If you have anything to say - please tell!enCommunityServer 2008 SP2 (Build: 31104.93)https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/151081.aspxFri, 24 Oct 2008 13:35:10 GMT41a2a90c-3a1e-4bd3-b144-3883695a7f38:151081Steve at Sounds Heavenly0https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/151081.aspxhttps://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=13&PostID=151081<p>Hi Soundproof,</p><p>I agree entirely!&nbsp; Digitally encoded&nbsp;signals at low to medium frequencies seem to cope with almost any type of signal path without degradation.&nbsp; HDMI cables just need good connectors to ensure reliable coupling and they should be fine.</p><p>However, with audio cables, I would argue that&#39;s a different matter.....<img src="http://forum.beoworld.org/emoticons/58.gif" alt="Laughing" /></p><p>Best regards,</p><p>Steve.</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/151070.aspxFri, 24 Oct 2008 13:03:29 GMT41a2a90c-3a1e-4bd3-b144-3883695a7f38:151070soundproof0https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/151070.aspxhttps://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=13&PostID=151070<p>PC-world has a look at cables.</p><p>http://pcworld.about.com/magazine/2309p111id121777.htm</p><p>They&#39;re testing both HDMI and Component cables, from cheap to expensive.<br />Conclusion:<br /></p><h4><em>The Big Picture</em></h4> <p><em>Whether you hook up your TV via digital connections, analog connections, or both, you are unlikely to detect any difference in picture quality between a cable with a moderate price and a luxury brand. The only difference you&#39;re likely to notice is how the cable looks behind your TV.</em></p><p>The test:</p><p><a href="http://pcworld.about.com/magazine/2309p111id121777.htm">http://pcworld.about.com/magazine/2309p111id121777.htm </a><br /></p><p>&nbsp;</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>