Customers are enthusiastic about the Carbon 48 HDMI cable's superior picture and sound quality, and many praise its high performance and robust build. The cable's excellent HDMI capabilities are also frequently highlighted. However, some customers note that the cable is expensive.
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Hdmi
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Audio quest
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Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
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Great hdmi cable the best in business when to comes to audio quest.
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Wow! I just bought these HDMI from audioquest and they are really very impressive I have my xbox series x and LG oled CX the image looks in 3D the sound is much better the games have a much better scale and smoother I like them
Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
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I bought this for my Xbox Series X and it’s wonderful! It’s a thick cord and with 5% silver the audio is great. Visuals are beyond the stock 2.1 cord. I also bought the cinnamon 48 for ps5 and both amaze. Audio quest is worth the buy.
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This AQ Cable Really Makes A Big Difference!! Upgraded From A Forest HDMI. Superior Everything!! Super Satisfied For Now!!!
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Paid $$$$$ for these and they send a used cable!!
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
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Not happy with my order. Very expensive cables and Best Buy sends me a used one! Bought a 2.5' carbon 48 and a 5' carbon 48. The 2.5' was brand new, BUT the 5' came used!
pic shows exactly what they looked like out of box!
Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
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Got a great deal both on sale plus open box item since packaging was slightly ripped but I don’t know why this company went back to plastic/rubber insulation instead of the nice woven cloth they had for years. ..maybe the supply chain issues or recession- everyone is cutting back. Cable works great as all their products do, though.
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These cables are spending but are manufactured incredibly well…. I haven’t had any issues but wanted a high quality cable for my setup just to maximize the richness in audio quality…. I can’t speak to any of the technology whether it be better picture or richer sound quality so I’ll leave that to the experts… the cable is incredibly stiff but other than that no complaints
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The Audioquest Carbon HDMI 2.1 cable may be expensive, but it offers a substantial upgrade in video and audio quality over a standard HDMI 2.0 cable. It ought to, considering it's a much higher bandwidth than the HDMI 2.0. I had been using a high quality HDMI 2.0 cable that isn't available at Best Buy, and I was more than happy with the performance. Buuuut, I'm always up for system improvements, within reason, and I was extremely curious how the new 2.1 would stack up against what I have been using.
The Audioquest Carbon does not disappoint! The improvements it made were so dramatic that I spent a whole weekend sampling almost every 4k title and Blu-ray disc that I own and my jaw dropped many times at the improvements. I'm so impressed by the Carbon that I'm now planning to buy more of them to use for my AppleTV and receiver connections. Highly recommended!
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Hdmi, Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
True to it's word!!
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
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Like the title (True TO IT'S WORD)!!!! true picture quality up to 10k picture quality...the sound is marvelous..I use this Hdmi cable for gaming on my Xbox one x and LG CX 55 OLED tv and I'm mind blown by the picture quality for gaming.. can't wait to see it work with the series X xbox. I highly recommend this product. It's very expensive but worth da $$$. If you own a 4K or 8K tv you need this cable trust me it will change how you view tv!
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ARE YOU KIDDING ME? Where have you been hiding? The picture and sound are amazing now!! Buy it. I know it's expensive but really worth it. It literally improved my Sony TV. Just make sure you insert each end according to the arrows direction.
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The best HDMI cable available. Kinda meticulous with regards to my system and peripherals. Great product all in all. Big difference with regards to PQ and AQ. One caveat is the high price.
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I have two or three of these in my system now -- this HDMI half-meter cable and two of its siblings, a USB variant between my external drive and an Auralic streamer, also a coaxial from my Oppo UHD-205 to my PS Audio DAC. All of them have made a difference in sound quality. I was skeptical at first, but after experiencing the un-subtle improvements in each case, I'm a believer. Presumably the silver content in the wire helps, but perhaps also the shielding.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best HDMI cable
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
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I didn't know that i was missing a lot in terms of sound quality until i tried Audioquest hdmi 48 carbon.Best HDMI cable,it brings out the best sound on my soundbar,do yourself a favor and get one. Unfortunately i had to return mine because its too short and the 7.5feet is unavailable but im gonna keep an eye on it and will definitely get one as soon as it becomes available.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Picture quality
Cons mentioned:
Price
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Audioquest cables or bust!
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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Made my PS5 games and Blu-ray movies come alive both visually and audibly!! Don’t believe the haters that say cables are all the same. I’m kicking myself for having listened to those fools and suffered for it!
Yes they are pricey but are a necessity if you want to properly “feed” the 4K TV. Stop reading this and just get them you will thank me later.
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I'm a little bit on both sides on the cable debate. I've never heard a significant difference in sound from analog cables in my system, at least from $70 - $800. That said I have heard significant differences in digital cables, specifically AES, COAX and I2S. The Audioquest Carbon series just hit a bit more holographic characteristics when compared with the Audioquest series below Carbon.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good buy.
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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Best hdmi that I’ve ever used. The sound quality is incredible and the picture is sharper.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Picture quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
AudioQuest has poor service
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
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This is a replacement for an AudioQuest Ocean HDMI cable I purchased less than two years ago. I was having issue with the Audio and Video cutting out from my Oppo UDP-205 UHD Audiophile disc player. I thought I was having an issue with the disc player, but I spoke with Ray my local Magnolia Rep & he recommended I swap cables. That was the solve but I was surprised it was a cable problem as AudioQuest brags they are the best made. I called AudioQuest and explained the problem & was informed it was covered under warranty. They e-mailed an RMA form & I sent it back. AudioQuest never responded again! So much for warranty service. Ray recommended I upgrade to the Carbon HDMI cable assuring me I would hear a difference. I was skeptical that a cable could improve audio & video but to my amazement there is a discernable difference especially in the Audio. I listened to some specific musically demanding concert Blue Rays with the old cable and then switched to the new cable & listened again to get an A to B comparison. The added silver in the wiring definitely increases the signal strength. The sound is crisper more energetic & the bass has more punch. The highs have more definition and I hear details in the music that I have not heard before. Made a believer out me!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Performance, Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
AUDIOQUEST CARBON HDMI 2.1 CABLE
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
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This Audioquest cable is Fantastic and I can see the difference between a cheaper hdmi cable and this one, I just purchased a new Samsung Qled 4k mini led tv and all the Hdmi ports are 2.1 which technically requires high speed cables for maximum performance, this Audioquest carbon hdmi cable is perfect
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Excellent HDMI cables! I initially purchased the cinnamon HDMI. Having the new Sony Oled TV I thought I would step up to the carbon and I'm glad I did, there is a distinction in video and audio that takes the Sony Oled it to the next level. If you have an OLED TV, then these cables are a must and you won't regret it.