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HDMI over a distance - max length?
Posted on 3/28/17 at 9:56 am
Posted on 3/28/17 at 9:56 am
I'm getting ready to install a projector in my media room. From the projector to the bottom of the front wall is approximately a 30-35 foot run. Do I need to be concerned about any sort of degradation at hay length? I've tried doing some research on google - seems to indicate any cable under 50' is probably fine.
This post was edited on 3/28/17 at 9:58 am
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Posted on 3/28/17 at 9:59 am to HurricaneDunc
look into the cat 5 extenders with hdmi connections. something like this
This post was edited on 3/28/17 at 10:02 am
Posted on 3/28/17 at 10:08 am to HurricaneDunc
I'd contact bluejeanscable to see what they say. They sell a 100 foot 1E, but only say certified to 1/4 of that. These guys will know...great cables too.
https://www.bluejeanscable.com/store/hdmi-cables/hdmi-cablemob.htm
https://www.bluejeanscable.com/store/hdmi-cables/hdmi-cablemob.htm
Posted on 3/28/17 at 10:12 am to HurricaneDunc
What projector/screen are you using?
50ft would be fine for most basic projector setups.
50ft would be fine for most basic projector setups.
Posted on 3/28/17 at 10:46 am to kengel2
Borrowing projector from buddy - don't know exact brand or model. It's a good one but probably a few years old. Screen is just one from Amazon.
Posted on 3/28/17 at 11:06 am to fatboydave
I would definitely do the Cat5-HDMI Route
Posted on 3/28/17 at 11:36 am to HurricaneDunc
Posted on 3/28/17 at 11:57 am to HurricaneDunc
Ya, I would just use the HDMI cable for that setup, but thats me.
If you were going with a 4k projector and anymore length, id definitely use the converters.
If you were going with a 4k projector and anymore length, id definitely use the converters.
Posted on 3/28/17 at 3:51 pm to kengel2
Thanks all 
Posted on 3/28/17 at 6:36 pm to HurricaneDunc
I have a 75' in my house and it works just fine
Posted on 3/29/17 at 6:45 am to HurricaneDunc
I work in A/V a lot... and I would say go with the long HDMI cord: just remember that long HDMI cord are directional, so you will need to pay attention to what side is plugged up where. I use the cat5 extenders when I'm doing runs over 100 feet
Posted on 3/29/17 at 8:26 am to HurricaneDunc
I've used 50ft before using Redmere monoprice cable. Longer than that, I'd probably look into using Cat5e/6 cable and baluns.
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