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Review on 🔌 Sabrent HDMI Extension Cable over Cat5/6 RJ45 Extender Adapter (Up to 200-Feet) with Power Adapter - HDMI-EXTC by Corey Bigglesworth

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Cable counts! for audio and video accessories

In short: Choosing the right cable is very important with this product!My settings: - Comcast HD cable box with HDMI output - HDMI connected to the extender - the receiving side of the extender is connected to A/V connected - to ONKYO receiver - TV connected to receiver via HDMI* My TV supports 720p resolution, so the device's resolution doesn't match the device's capabilities.* I also have an IR to HDMI adapter , so that I can control the box from another roomFull Review: First, I ran two Cat 5e UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair, also known as Standard Ethernet) cables 54 feet underground under the house. This worked for a while (about an hour or so) before the picture and sound became unstable. I checked the cables with a cable tester and theoretically they should be fine. So I decided to upgrade to Cat 6a SSTP (Shielded Twisted Pair with No Gears). I ended up running these cables a little longer (in a slightly different route under the house) and they're about 60 feet long. Even though it was longer, it made a big difference. So don't buy cheap cables. An unsolved problem: Watching regular TV shows looks great, with no picture or sound distortions. However, for some reason, watching an OnDemand video causes problems. I can't understand why. It's always looked good when connected directly to a TV via HDMI, and it looks fine on a TV that reflects the signal but is connected via component video. If I find out what's going on I'll update this post.

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April 23, 2023
You don't have to use the power adapter! (if your ethernet run is short enough)
December 22, 2022
Long runs and easy to hook up