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Advice for a HDMI cable for new Panasonic GT30

Posted by JimF1 (A) on November 18, 2011 at 13:52:22

Hi,

I have a new 65" Panasonic GT30 plasma television. It is been in use for about 6-7 weeks and showing a great picture. It has not been calibrated yet but will be. in the next few months or so.

I have on hand an older Audioquest HDMI cable that I have been using. It is an Audioquest HDMI 1 2M. I always liked the picture quality cable delivered but I decided that I would step up and try one of the more modern Audioquest HDMI cables expecting probably some improvements.

I purchased the Carbon 2M model and to my surprise I do not prefer it over the older HDMI 1 cable. There are not night and day differences but I enjoy the picture quality more with the HDMI 1. I was surprised. I don't have much experience with HDMI cables and other brands but I have gone back and forth over and over and critically with both and have come to the same conclusion each time. So some questions come to mind:

1. The HDMI 1 is well used. Does the Carbon need time to break in and I am too hasty in my evaluation?

2. Do I need to consider stepping further up the Audioquest line to the Vodka?

3. Or are there some other manufacturers cables that can be recommended.

Thanks in advance for any replies.
JimF

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