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Post by Smudge_SCFC on Feb 24, 2009 12:13:32 GMT
Hi Guys,
I'm having SKY HD fitted this weekend and wondered if anybody could answer a couple of nagging questions?
More than one person has said that the quality of the HD picture is greatly affected by the standard of the Box-to-TV cable you use. That being the case is the one that Sky provide you with a good one and if not then what's a decent make/standard to be using instead.
I figure if I'm getting HD I may as well do it properly.
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Post by broadwayroundabout on Feb 24, 2009 12:17:52 GMT
i use the one that came with the box and its ok for me, big difference when watching sky sports on normal and hd. unless anyone can say any different i thought it was as good as it gets  |
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Post by edwardhitler on Feb 24, 2009 12:18:04 GMT
Hi mate, i use the standard one and have also got an expensive one that runs from my dvd player. I have tried both of them in the hd box and can't see any difference to be honest.
I owe you some money still mate by the way, i will catch up with you at Villa. Looked for you on Saturday but didn't see you.
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Post by jumborat on Feb 24, 2009 12:47:15 GMT
Use the one in the box, it's perfectly acceptable. Expensive HDMI cables are a rip off unless you're doing a very long cable run.
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Post by Smudge_SCFC on Feb 24, 2009 12:53:14 GMT
Cheers guys. Looks like I can save myself a few quid then! |
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Post by broadwayroundabout on Feb 24, 2009 12:54:29 GMT
drinks all round to those who responded, at villa then did you say smudge ?  |
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Post by broadwayroundabout on Feb 24, 2009 14:16:12 GMT
guess thats a no then  |
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Post by Chris on Feb 24, 2009 15:53:24 GMT
There was a test on the gadget show where they had a £120 HDMI cable and a £20 cable. The picture was the same, not enough difference to pay an extra £100 My HDMI cable was £2 |
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Post by royegg on Feb 24, 2009 15:59:12 GMT
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Post by Mason_Stokie on Feb 24, 2009 16:08:42 GMT
all of the above agreed with www.avforums.com and go to "forums" and "sky hd". all the questions you've ever thought of and more answered |
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Post by broadwayroundabout on Feb 24, 2009 16:20:56 GMT
;D ;D ;D I,ll get you one Phil ;D ;D nice one Roy, will there be a celebratory drink after i wonder, its on me if there is |
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Post by royegg on Feb 24, 2009 16:50:03 GMT
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Post by sonofbanks on Feb 24, 2009 19:31:01 GMT
as others have said , don't buy from Curries/Comet etc who will charge a fortune, get from Maplins or even Sainsbury's in Stoke, but at the same time, can't really say as I don't have H D yet as I don't think there are enough channels to justify the change, anyone with NTL / Virgin to convince me cos i'm a bugger for gadgets and stuff.
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Post by Chris on Feb 24, 2009 19:36:31 GMT
I don't think it's worth getting yet, as there aren't enough HD channels availble for how much you pay. In a few months though it should definitely we worth it |
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Post by Huddysleftfoot on Feb 24, 2009 19:40:23 GMT
I don't think it's worth getting yet, as there aren't enough HD channels availble for how much you pay. In a few months though it should definitely we worth it Ive had it for over two years now and it is stunning, expecially the big live sporting events. Also the natural history programmes, brilliant! ;D |
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Post by swampySCFC on Feb 24, 2009 20:02:57 GMT
I wonder if Smudge feels guilty after he's had a wank ;D
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Post by french toast on Feb 24, 2009 20:56:21 GMT
I wonder if Smudge feels guilty after he's had a wank ;D he will with hd porn!!  |
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Post by crimesy on Feb 24, 2009 22:58:06 GMT
apparently the Gold coated cables are the best for HD and low delay. All i know is that it is absoloutly fantastic for watching Sport and Movies.
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Post by SuperRickyFuller on Feb 24, 2009 23:03:23 GMT
as others have said , don't buy from Curries/Comet etc who will charge a fortune, get from Maplins or even Sainsbury's in Stoke, but at the same time, can't really say as I don't have H D yet as I don't think there are enough channels to justify the change, anyone with NTL / Virgin to convince me cos i'm a bugger for gadgets and stuff. The HDMI Cables at our place (PC World) are a sodding fortune. I've always told customers that they can get them a lot cheaper elsewhere and regularly tell them Maplins in Stoke  |
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Post by crimesy on Feb 24, 2009 23:07:36 GMT
Electricaire in Leek is good for price.
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Post by jumborat on Feb 24, 2009 23:26:46 GMT
I don't think it's worth getting yet, as there aren't enough HD channels availble for how much you pay. In a few months though it should definitely we worth it If you already subscribe to sports and movies then the £9.75 HD subscription is well worth it. It's worth noting that the HD subscription gives you the HD versions of non premium channels whether the SD version is included in your viewing mix. For example, if you don't have Sky One in your subscription you still Sky One HD, etc. |
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