HDMI to DVI - Learn it!
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Let's take a closer look on what HDMI to DVI is. Please read a little more about this connection technology before shopping at our HDMI store. Our quality HDMI to DVI cables start at $5.99.
What is HDMI to DVI?
High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) and Digital Video Interface (DVI) are basically the same type of connection, both designed to handle digital signals. However, there is one important difference: DVI can only handle video. This means your standard HDMI cables cannot work with a DVI device. To make these two work together, you need a special cable that will carry the audio over to your HDMI output. This connection is called HDMI to DVI. This interface allows you to connect HDMI devices such as an HDTV or LCD projector to a DVI source, such as a computer or cable box.
Types of HDMI to DVI cables
HDMI DVI cables can be made with copper or fiber optics. Before digital video, the two offered pretty much the same quality, since audio had a lower bandwidth and distances were considerably shorter. But when it comes to high-definition media, the difference becomes more significant. At resolutions over 1080p and distances over 15 feet, copper HDMI cables start to lose quality. This is where you get common problems such as tiling, sparkles, and blue screens. Fiber optic cables reduce the impedance that causes these problems, and supports much higher screen resolutions.
You may also have heard of HDMI to DVI cables, adapters, connectors, and converters. Since HDMI and DVI are basically the same, all three do the same general task: they carry audio signals simultaneously with your DVI device so that you have a complete HDMI output. For most home systems, a basic combination would be a converter or adapter, with an HDMI cable on one side and a DVI cable on the other. This way, when you upgrade to HDMI (which most people eventually will), you can simply remove the adapter and use your existing cable.
Generic and premium HDMI DVI cables
When you shop for HDMI to DVI cables, you'll come across generic cables and "premium" ones that cost about twice as much. The claims range from gold-plated ends that allow for better conductivity to a built-in "sound-cleaning" system. But when you're working with digital-that is, ones and zeros-you either have a signal or you don't. Cheap HDMI cables will do just as well as branded ones for most home applications.
Quality of HDMI to DVI cables
HDMI to DVI quality is mostly affected by cable length. Up to certain lengths (usually 10 feet or less), there's not much difference between a discount cable and a premium one. The signal starts to lose quality beyond this distance, and the longer the cable is, the lower the quality becomes.
If you need a longer cable, you may be able to increase transfer quality with a high-end brand such as Monster. Alternatively, you can buy HDMI cables with repeaters to help reduce the degradation. For distances longer than 20 feet, the best option is a fiber optic cable.
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