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I've seen some cables using optical lines instead of copper for longer runs but my understanding is that they cannot get certified as being compliant with the HDMI spec.
"Those who preach the myths of audio are ignorant of truth."
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Re: HT in-progress
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I need 35 and 25-foot cables for my two different 4K displays. I use Monoprice 'active' cables for both and have not had any issues whatsoever. I see the last one I bought is not in stock. It may have been replaced with 8K? https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=14131They are directional and marked to remind you that one end is the source and the other is the display.
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Founder, Axiom Upgrade Club shareholder in the making
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Good to know about the Monoprice. I will have to remember them when I finally get an HDMI 2.1 pre-pro.
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aficionado
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I looked at the optical cables but there is a jump in pricing compared to the active. If it takes optical to get the required picture on the projector I will upgrade and use the active for my 4k tv.
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LFR1100
VP180HP
EP600
M3 In Ceiling x 4
M5OW
M2 - Atmos rears
ADA1500.5
M3 Outdoor Speakers
ADA 1000.8
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That looks nice and clean. Where do you source the tech flex at? Parts express? I just buy it off of Amazon … preferably something on a spool. find that 1/4, 1/2, and 1” width cover anything I do and that 100ft spool lasts a while.
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Which brand of HDMI do you like to run? I needed a 30 ft cable and went with an active cable because I was worried about not getting full 4k 60hz at that length of cable. I haven’t had to do anything longer then 10 feet. But to answer you question I’ve only gone by whatever people say on the reviews and never seem to buy the same cable twice. So far I’ve been lucky.
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I’m going to need a 25FT+ HDMI for the HT. So, I probably have to ask you when I get there 
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Is there any brand name of the manufacturer for the Axiom cable?. The wire was branded with Axiom’s name ….
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Chess, that’s great stuff for when you know you’ll need to change out wire now and then … also 2” is huge … The stuff I’m using has no Velcro closure and is cheep … 100ft cost something like $10, $15, $20 for 1/4, 1/2, and 1” rolls.
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