“How does this compare to an average hdmi cable... Considering it costs a whopping $460 retail? What is so special about it?”
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A/V is subjective. I can tell you with certainty that the vodka cable delivers a sharper 4K image on my oled than the carbon, but the differences are minor. Comparing the vodka to a cinnamon cable, the differences are far more obvious. I see less fine detail in the image. Things that were sharp using the vodka when viewing from several feet away are less sharp using the cinnamon, which also had several small artifacts. This isn’t the difference between a 70% and a 99% PQ. It’s the difference between an 87% and a 93%. Put another way, if you pay more at the pump for high octane gasoline because you understand that it translates to better acceleration in your vehicle, then the vodka cable is definitely for you. With respect to audio, all I can say is the difference there becomes much larger. It’s like changing to a higher bit rate when listening to compressed music or going from 120 to 140 watts on a receiver: more of the audio track seems present and arrives with greater nuance. I am not b.s.’ing and I am not selling cables. Anyone who claims there is no difference between HDMI cables is ignorant and trying to sound intelligent. The claim that 1’s and 0’s either arrive or don’t arrive simply doesn’t hold water. That’s an oversimplification made by someone who clearly does not understand how signal degradation works. People seem to have no trouble understanding why Apple makes superior products as a result of the materials used and workmanship involved—if a CPU runs cooler and more efficiently, then it lasts longer. People understand when they look at a Sony tv, that it may not be as bright as a Samsung, because Sony is running the led/lcd display at 40% of maximum output, where as the Samsung is running at 90%. One is going to be more prone to have problems than the other. You pay for what you get, folks, and you get what you pay for. Good luck.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.It all comes down to the amount of silver content. With silver being a precious metal, you are going to pay a lot for its content. Silver is also the best conducting metal, and the higher the silver content, the more pure the metal is, and the better its ability to carry data.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.No difference between a $5 cable and this $400 cable. You are suckered in if you fall for this. Hdmi is the same as it has been since 2002. Same tech. You will not be able to tell ANY difference. Go to a electronics store and save yourself $395.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.This cable probably is better made than cheap cables - better strain relief and S/N ratio. Here's the thing, unless you're pushing extreme data rates like just doesn't matter. The cheapest $2 HDMI cables in the world will do 4K video just fine. The HDMI video standard is digital - it either works or it doesn't work. If you plug a $2 cable in and you get a picture, it's working at 100% quality. There is no in-between. No cable can improve the resolution, color, or quality in any way. There is no such thing as a lower quality signal due to a cheaper cable. Expensive cables are just a scam.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.I have a 10,000.00 System and keeping it solid with no weak links. Mbj445
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.this cable is muuuuuuuuuuuuucccccccccccccccccchhhhhhhhhhhh better. the sound is so good its like you are there. I have them on all of my tv's and it make everything much better. I would highly recommend buying this cable over the cheeper cables.
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