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[sonimax]

The angles numbers for LCD are just that: numbers. Most have trouble over 40 or 45 degres so...

[sonimax]

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Krideout wrote:

I'm not sure I trust your advice on monster cables, especially with an obvious bias apparent. 

If I've got a Samsung Plasma, I would like the highest response time possible. With the High end monster HDMI it supports 120Hrz, would there be any reason for me not to want this cable where the others (even the lower end monster cables) only support 60Hrz?

Correct me if I'm wrong, but this is the only cable that supports 120Hrz (which is the minimum I'd want since Plasma is closer to 400Hrz right?)

Forgive my ignorance, I work in computers, not H/T  

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First, you want the shortest reponse time not the higher one.

Two, you dont need a cable that support 120 Hz because there is no such video source and will never be. Monster: the numbers champ! I think we should beware for a company that says anything...

[BryanFS653]

Completely agree with sonimax...120hz HDMI cables are ridiculous according to...me and prolly many more people.

If the Monster Cable Rep would actually come to my store i'd really want him (or her) to justify and show me the difference of their cables.

Apart from lifetime warranty and the CABLE for LIFE Spec on the 1000 series I can't see a difference between the 550 series, 750 series, 850 series and 1000 series! 

I've never tried selling a monster cable using the actual specs on the cable box! I actually would if a rep could come and REALLY show me a difference...but the monster reps never come around ...

Matter of fact the only reason why i'd sell a 1000 series monster cable would be for the CABLE FOR LIFE tag

( Exchange your cable hassle free if any other HDMI specs come out )

 One thing I HAVE to give monster cables is that they make tough cables. Overall cable and connector is much better than cheap cables...and the connector part looks badass

Message Edited by BryanFS653 on 10-17-2008 10:40 PM

[Evan_H]

Excellent FAQ Naroush!

Regarding LCD television, I would add, when comparing LCDs, look at the "color gamut" spec. It's one of the few numbers that actually means anything.

Also, I think people should consider projectors:

Projector

- Most movie theater like experience.

- Largest image - 96" to 120" with a 1080p projector for less than the price of a 60" Plasma.

- Requires a dark room.

- Colors are less vivid than Plasma or LCD.

- Replacement bulbs are expensive.

A 1080p home theater projector and Blu-Ray can provide an immersive experience that rivals going to a movie theater (and can even exceed the quality of many movie theaters, especially those the have not yet upgraded to digital projectors). Plus you always get a good seat, and the snacks are cheap! However, a home theater projector is really only appropriate for movies and video games, television programs does not look great on it, and most people with home theater projectors have another television in their house that they use for watching television programs.

Installing a projector should not be feared. A projector is much smaller and lighter than a flat panel television, and the screen is much lighter and easier to hang than wall-mounting an LCD or Plasma television. A projector does not have to be mounted to the ceiling, it can be placed on a table between the viewers' chairs, and many smaller projectors can be placed on a bookcase behind the viewer. Many modern home theater projectors display a test pattern image to help the user adjust the projector's zoom, focus, and lens-shift.

[Snapshot]

The image retention or burn-in associated with LCDs is called video memory, this takes a very long time with the even the most harsh settings. You would literally have to hate that TV and punish it/abuse it in order to get any inkling of video memory. Regardless of the manufacturer. This is the biggest advantage it has over plasma.