What is the maximum signal propagation of Microsoft’s HDMI cable that comes with the Xbox 360 Elite?
P6590 asked:
The maximum bit rate of the best Monster brand HDMI cable is 14.9 Gbps, and I’m wondering if anyone knows the max rate of the Microsoft HDMI cable? I’m assuming it’s a standard low performance cable. Also, does anyone know the eye pattern test conclusion done on a Microsoft HDMI cable?
The maximum bit rate of the best Monster brand HDMI cable is 14.9 Gbps, and I’m wondering if anyone knows the max rate of the Microsoft HDMI cable? I’m assuming it’s a standard low performance cable. Also, does anyone know the eye pattern test conclusion done on a Microsoft HDMI cable?
December 28th, 2011 at 8:54 am
Since the Xbox 360 is transferring a maximum resolution of 1900×1080p via HDMI at 60 frames per second with a Dobly Digital 5.1 signal, the bandwith required for transferring the data doesn’t exceed 4.95 Gbps. So getting a Monster Cable for your Xbox is like putting high performace tyres and 100 octane fuel into a Yugo to drive your kids to the shopping mall during the rush hour.
As for the eye pattern test: I graduated computer science, and while Monster can talk about signal degradation and stuff all day long, it’s just to scare customers away from cheap cables.
HDMI has to support HDCP encryption. This means, a single flipped bit by a weak transmission will break the encryption and will display no picture at all.
Also, since the Microsoft cable is only a meter and a few centimeters, you don’t have to worry about crosstalk or other signal degradation, that Monster advertises in their cables.
If you want to run a HDMI cable from the front of your Home Cinema room up the wall across the ceiling to a projector located in the back that is 5, 10 or more metres long, then we can talk about the eye pattern test and Monster cables.
But if your Xbox is standing next to your TV connected with the standard Microsoft cable, there won’t be any difference in picture quality.
But if it makes you feel better, get the Monster cable. And while you’re at it: get a 5 ton granite slab to put your record player on, a compact disc demagnetizer, a DVD rewinder and speaker cables with at least 1 cm diameter to get that “warmer” sound from your hopefully custom built speakers, if you get my drift