Review on 🔌 GearIT 48Gbps 8K HDMI 2.1 Ultra High Speed Cables (2-Pack, 10FT) - Compatible with Apple TV, Roku, Netflix, Playstation, Xbox One X, Sony, LG, Samsung QLED 8K Q900 TV, and More by Stephanie Benoit

I received this cable and found it very valuable. However, after installation I noticed that my receiver was having trouble playing audio from our TV via CEC. I figured my new TV and receiver might be misconfigured, but on a whim I unplugged an old HDMI cable and the sound came back. It looks like the connector pins in the male end are the point of failure. I also checked this by wiggling and adjusting the tension of the cord slightly and the noise came and went. I returned to the old cable, the sound was normal. I may have received a marriage, but I was really hoping I wouldn't have to deal with returning/replacing a simple connector cable.