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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 71 reviews

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    Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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96%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers are positive about the picture quality and ease of use of the Forest 48 5' 4K-8K-10K 48Gbps In-Wall Rated HDMI Cable, with many praising its performance and compatibility for gaming consoles and PCs. The cable is also frequently lauded as a top-performing HDMI cable. However, customers are somewhat negative about the price, though many acknowledge it is worth the cost for the quality.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Picture quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A great improvement on the sound

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great cable improved the sound quality on the Sonos Ark at first, I was a skeptic because of my past experiences with rockfish & monster cables but wow!!! This is amazing cable expensive but that’s why I’m giving value 3 stars Some might not notice a cleared sound other like myself noticed it from first hearing it from using the Sonos cable then swapped this into the Ark and the Enhanced Hdmi port.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought it to replace my 8K Rocketfish HDMI cable. There was almost no difference (not significant) in my Mac Mini M4 Pro paired with an LG UltraGear gaming monitor … bummer! There was no noticeable difference (not at all) in my Apple TV … bummer! Then, I replaced the cable in my Xbox X console, and the difference was dramatic. See attached pictures. The AudioQuest cable showed brighter and improved HDR quality. As a matter of fact the game experience seemed different. I am planning to buy another one for my PS5.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Picture quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Elevate your video game

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works great from the PlayStation to the AVR. Picture is now nice and crisp. Audio is also exceptional.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Waste of money

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Didn’t make a difference as it was suggested it would

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Hdmi cable, Picture quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great but expensive

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I genuinely believe these are the best cables you can get on the market. They serve all functions and are backwards compatible. I would recommend these cables for someone that appreciates the finer things in life. Also worth mentioning the difference in picture is more noticeable from the top end TV’s in my opinion. I also recommend these for anyone with a decent surround sound set up as the silver conductors make a considerable difference. That said, buy what you are comfortable spending. This is not something worth pinching your pocket book over.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Hdmi cable

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    High quality cable but not as pictured!

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I purchased from Best Buy AudioQuest Cinnamon 48Gbps HDMI cables when I bought my new 4K TV, receiver and blu-ray player. My cable box was frequently dropping the signal so I replaced my old HDMI cable with the AudioQuest Forest 48Gbps. The picture on the box and on Best Buy's site shows the cable to have green stripes and appears to be braided. However when my cable arrived it was black and not braided. I contacted AudioQuest and spoke to a person from their tech support. According to him, no AudioQuest cable below Cinnamon quality has ever been braided. Furthermore the photo on the box is generated for advertising and is NOT a picture of the product. He assured me that my cable was an authentic AudioQuest HDMI cable. And Best Buy was the first authorized dealer to sell the new 48Gbps cables. I am giving this cable 4 stars because in this particular instance it had little or no affect in my cable box's performance.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Hdmi cable

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Wired for the future

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Welcome to the top of the HDMI tower. Ultra High Speed HDMI is for people who want the ultimate in future-proofing. These Audio Quest ultra-certified cables are guaranteed to provide the full 48Gbps that enables all of the advanced features in the HDMI 2.1 specification, including 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz video, eARC, all versions of HDR, and the many varieties of variable refresh rate (VRR) technologies. At the moment, only two categories of users can really benefit from it: Next-gen gamers on consoles like the PS5 or Xbox Series X, both of which support gaming in 4K/120Hz and 8K/60Hz, and those who own 8K TVs. Keep in mind, to be able to game at 4K/120Hz or 8K/60Hz, your TV needs to support these resolutions and frame rates, too.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Hdmi cable, Picture quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    awesome audioquest

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Really nice products my third purchase and very high quality and no regrets getting the best the first time around! Using it on my 4K LG to the newest apple tv 4K works awesome

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Picture quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Quality cable that made a noticeable improvement

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    Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good choice for moderate speed capability at a reasonable cost. Great audible sound quality improvement.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Hdmi cable
    Cons mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Audioquest Carbon cable

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great cable! Definitely noticed a difference from my previous cable. Little on the spendy side though. But will buy again when ready to replace my other older cable.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Picture quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice But Overpriced

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Nice quality cable but way overpriced. I exchanged them for the less expensive Rocketfish brand and can't tell a bit if difference.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Hdmi cable, Picture quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    HDMI 4k-8k Forest Cable

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great connectivity, great picture quality. Overall great product for medium range Home Theater System. HDMI 4k-8k Forest Cable

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Hdmi cable

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Audio quest, HDMI

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Simple HDMI cable made by audio quest I decided to upgrade to make my tv sound and vision a little better and it’s not too much more from a regular HDMI cable since already upgraded to audio quest everything pretty much and everything

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Picture quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I liked everything about it. It made a difference in my picture and sounds

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Picture quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent Audio Quest - Forest HDMI Cable

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very Happy with this Audio Quest Forest cable. I use it to power my new Samsung QLED 43" from my new Panasonic DP-UB820P-K 4K HDR Ultra HD Blue-ray Disc Player . This is a Perfect Combination for the Ultimate in TV viewing of Blue-ray discs. Watching new digital movies or Classic black and white Blue-ray, This Audio Quest Cable is the Perfect Transfer link for the job.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Durability

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good quality product

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Been using Audio Quest for about 5 yrs and for the price well worth it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Picture quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good quality cable but expensive

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This a good quality cable. I feel it is a little bit expensive and not so useful for casual users.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Picture quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Upgrade Your Cables

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Purchased 4 Audio Quest Forest HDMI cables to replace the Monster HDMI cables that I purchased in 2007. I plugged the cables into my new LG OLED 65" TV along with soundbar, Dish Box, DVD player and Apple TV. Picture on the tv is outstanding from sources. Audio is also outstanding. I am happy with this purchased.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Hdmi cable

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    AQ hdmi

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great HDMI cable. Not sure it’s worth the money but this is the exact length I needed so I bought it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Picture quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    HDMI Cable Forest 2.5'

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I was really surprised how much difference to the picture and sound quality a quality HDMI cable makes. I could see the difference changing the cable from my Blu-ray player to my new TV, it made the picture sharper. I did the same with my new sound bar the sound became clearer less static.

    I would recommend this to a friend