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Advice for a HDMI cable for new Panasonic GT30

Posted by JimF1 on November 18, 2011 at 13:52:22:
Hi,

I have a new 65" Panasonic GT30 plasma television. It is been in use for about 6-7 weeks and showing a great picture. It has not been calibrated yet but will be. in the next few months or so.

I have on hand an older Audioquest HDMI cable that I have been using. It is an Audioquest HDMI 1 2M. I always liked the picture quality cable delivered but I decided that I would step up and try one of the more modern Audioquest HDMI cables expecting probably some improvements.

I purchased the Carbon 2M model and to my surprise I do not prefer it over the older HDMI 1 cable. There are not night and day differences but I enjoy the picture quality more with the HDMI 1. I was surprised. I don't have much experience with HDMI cables and other brands but I have gone back and forth over and over and critically with both and have come to the same conclusion each time. So some questions come to mind:

1. The HDMI 1 is well used. Does the Carbon need time to break in and I am too hasty in my evaluation?

2. Do I need to consider stepping further up the Audioquest line to the Vodka?

3. Or are there some other manufacturers cables that can be recommended.

Thanks in advance for any replies.