A:AnswerHi, I have used the better HDMI cable to get the best picture and sound quality. You won't be disappointed. I have not used any lower quality cable. If it doesn't produce what I want, then I have to return it and then get the higher quality. It's just not worth my time to try a lower quality. You get what you pay for.
A:Answeroh dear lord UPGRADE THAT CABLE. Older cable cannot support 4K UHD HDR because that didn't exist back then. DO NOT go on the cheap and think insignia is ok because it cheap because it truly is a bad cable. Go ROCKETFISH or if you seriously want a cable that will last you can try the SKY cables but those bad boys will cost you over $100. I can promise you that your not getting the full potential out of your TV with that old of a cable. An the old saying a cable is just a cable doesn't apply here. It has to support the new technology but that 10 year old one doesn't. Up for the new one....trust me it will make a difference.
A:AnswerYes, this cable will give you a better picture and motion quality for your TV. I got one for 4 feet and is enough length. You really need a short cable since the Samsung UHD TV comes with its own connectivity box which you connect HDMI cable.
A:AnswerFirst of all, almost all 4K TV's have what they call up scaling. A normal movie will look almost like it was Blue Ray. And a Blue Ray will look almost like it's 4K. Because of this, there may or not be a significant difference. HDR should be more significant. But then again, it depends on how the movie was processed. Some are better than others. But what ever you do, don't worry about the significance factor. Some will be much better and some will not. Just be very pleased that you have the best picture available. And as an extra precaution, make sure that your TV, DVD and receiver are set up for 4K. I had to buy a new receiver because the old one wouldn't pass 4K. Also had to buy a new DVD specifically for 4K. And lastly, I had to take six steps on my new Sony to get it to accept the 4K. And lastly, make sure that you get new high end cables. Because if you go cheap on the cable, you WON'T even know what you are missing. ENJOY!
A:AnswerSimply put, yes. ARC ports are, as you pointed out, bi-directional, the same as HDMI cables. ARC was introduced to take advantage of the HDMI cable's capabilities, so any newer HDMI cable would work. If you are interested, there's a pretty cool article that covers this in a whole lot more detail than I can explain:
http://www.digitaltrends.com/home-theater/hdmi-arc-explained-works-care/
A:AnswerBandwidth on this cable is 18 Gbps. This is not an Ultra High Speed certified cable (48 Gbps). This is a Premium High Speed certified cable (18 Gbps)
A:AnswerNo. The cable will not make any improvement unless the video card in your Acer supports at least 3840 x 2160 pixels or 4096 x 2160 pixels. It won't change your video card to output signal from 1920 x 1080 to 4k. Hope this helps.
A:AnswerThe box only says ARC supported but the other specs it has (HDMI w/Ethernet, 32 Channel Audio, 192khz/24 samplling), for the most part meet the E-ARC specs.
A:AnswerCables that meet the qualifications to be certified for in wall use means that they can be threaded behind your dry wall and between the studs for concealment purposes. The insulations are thicker and they meet requirements for conductivity without heating up. The insulation is a type that will not deteriorate over a given period of time. You should pay attention to codes. Some localities require that in wall installations have to be done by a licensed electrician. If you do it yourself, and you have a fire in your garage or kitchen, the fire inspector may see this installation and check with records to see if it was a professional job. If it is not, a simple check mark he places on his report may be noted by your insurance company, and they may deny your claim even though the fire had nothing to do with your installation. Always check to see what the ordinances are before running wires.
A:AnswerHDMI has copyright protection called HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Copyright Protection). If the video going to the VCR/DVD recorder is via HDMI, the signal will be blocked and you will record a black screen. The only way to get around this is to use a component or composite cable (maybe s-video also?). Therefore, this is not fault of the cable necessarily, it's an issue with HDMI protection in general.
