HDMI cables are used for high definition audio and video transmission. When choosing them, it is important to check for defects in advance, since in addition to the inconvenience when viewing, you also risk ruining expensive equipment.
Necessary
cable tester
Instructions
Step 1
When purchasing an HDMI cable, use a dedicated cable tester. It is quite difficult to find it on sale, but you can order it online. This is one of the few most reliable ways to check cable quality when purchasing. You can also use a tester for these purposes, but it is rather long and inconvenient.
Step 2
Carefully inspect the soldering of the plug, it must comply with standards and there should be no traces of mechanical stress on it. For comparison, inspect the plugs of 2-3 more cables to make sure it matches. Be sure to pay attention to the color of the metal, it should also not differ.
Step 3
Check the entire length of the cable, there should be no protrusions or irregularities on it, not to mention signs of interference. When connecting devices with this cable, pay attention to its length - without an amplifier, it should not exceed one hundred meters, so the image quality should be ideal for a shorter wire.
Step 4
Select a movie in HD resolution for testing, run it and check the compliance of the stripes (you do not need to count all of them, it will be noticeable right away) and the absence of other defects during viewing.
Step 5
Give preference to buying HDMI cables in specialty stores that sell radio equipment and consumer electronics stores. Do not buy cheap or poor quality wires as they quickly break down. Do not order them in online stores and, if possible, test them on different devices before buying.
Step 6
Also pay attention to the packaging of the cable - it must be in a salable condition. When choosing a cable, also be guided by the reputation of the manufacturer, do not trust unknown brands of goods and do not take wires that do not have information about the manufacturer.
