Best hdmi cable for this television sony KDL55EX500

  also for my ps3 to this particuliar tv
can anyone tell me wich cable to buy number wise for hdmi to get best full 1080 hd

NoNoBadDog wrote:
The best one is the cheapest you can find in the length you need.  On consumer equipment, there is *NO* difference between a $5 cable and a $150 dollar cable.  There are some that will mumble about gold plated connectors or some mumbo jumbo about shielding (which makes no difference to a digital signal, which is what all HDMI cables are), but it is all smoke and snake oil, designed to liberate as much money form your back account as they can...
Do not be fooled by the hype and the bullsh*t; and get the cheapest cables you can find.  Use the money you save to buy a few good movies, or take your significant other to dinner...
Actually, gold plated connectors are important for corrosion resistance and shielding is critical for all high-bandwidth digital signals.  (I've seen plenty of systems fail EMI testing where I work due to improper shielding.)
However - even the cheapest HDMI cables I've found have gold plated connectors and proper shielding.
So to the original poster:  The best cable for you is the cheapest one that is:
HDMI High-Speed certified
Long enough
Things that are nice but not critical:
24AWG wires - the premium cables from my favorite supplier are in this category.  The cheap ones are 28AWG.  (Larger number = thinner wire).  24AWG wires will make the cable more reliable and also more durable, but also less flexible.  The big ripoff artists like Monster won't even tell you this particular specification!  If you are paying more than $10 for a 6-foot 24AWG cable, you are paying too much by the way.
Net/mesh jacket/sheath - provides a little extra protection for the cable and looks nice too.  Still, again - don't pay more than $10 for a 6-foot cable or you're getting ripped off.
*disclaimer* I am not now, nor have I ever been, an employee of Best Buy, Geek Squad, nor of any of their affiliate, parent, or subsidiary companies.

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