Are you in the market to buy a shiny new 4K flat screen TV? Confused if your current AV setup will support 4K technology?
With technology changing so rapidly today, it’s hard to keep up sometimes, so in this post we’ll shed some light on 4K technology and what to look for when buying 4K Ultra HD cables.
4K or otherwise known as Ultra HD or UHD is the latest entry in the television industry. With FOUR times the resolution of a standard HD display 4K offers a huge improvement in picture clarity. Consider this: a traditional HD display is at 1920 x 1080 pixels, a 4K TV contains 3840 x 2160 pixels – that’s more than 8 million pixels!
What does that mean? For starters, it means a crisp and clear picture output. To put it in perspective you can fit every pixel from your current 1080p TV screen onto 1/4th of a 4K TV screen. That’s a massive improvement.
Now coming to 4K HDMI Cables…
When you’re looking to buy an HDMI cable the first thing to look for is to only buy cables labeled as ‘High Speed HDMI’ cables. Standard HDMI cables are slowly becoming obsolete and aren’t able to handle the high bandwidth required by 4K. Now let’s take a look at the connectors. Traditional HDMI 1.4 connectors output video at 30 frames per second. If you’re looking for the best output go with the latest HDMI 2.0 connectors at double that – 60 frames per second.
When you buy HDMI cables from the top brands in the market you know you’re getting a product that will withstand tugs, pulls, bends and then some and still give you uncompromising picture quality.
If you’re planning to invest in a 4K TV and 4K content – might as well spend a few extra dollars and get a cable that will give you the best performance.
Calrad 4K Ultra HD HDMI Cables
Available in any length you need from 1FT to 50FT, Calrad’s 4K HDMI cables feature 24K gold-plated connectors for the best signal transfer and corrosion resistance. Both ends of the PVC jacketed cable contain HDMI® Male (Type A) connectors with latching plugs/connectors for a better grip while plugged in.
Top Features:
- Latest HDMI 2.0 cable technology
- High-speed digital video bandwidth up to 18 Gbps
- Flexible outer jacket to support bends around all your electronic gear
- OFC – Oxygen Free Copper for maximum signal transfer
- Uncompromised signal delivery at any resolution
- Certified for UL, c(UL), CL3, FT4, RoHS
With 60+ years in manufacturing analog and digital cable technologies, you can depend on Calrad for all your 4K cable solutions.
Calrad’s manufacturing standards and cable construction meet or exceed the current guidelines required by the HDMI Licensing group.
Watch the video below to learn more:
Calrad’s 4K Ultra HD Distribution Amplifiers
Looking to split the signal between two or more Ultra HD displays simultaneously, without loss of quality or resolution? Check out Calrad’s 4K Ultra HD Distribution Amplifiers – Excellent for HDTV retail, security and monitoring applications, data center control, information distribution, conference room presentations and school and corporate training environments.
Calrad 40-1063-HS-2 1 x 2 HDMI Distribution Amplifier, 4K Ultra HD
Calrad 40-1063-HS-4 1 x 4 Distribution Amplifier, 4K Ultra HD
Calrad 40-1062-HS-2 HDMI 1×2 Distribution Amplifier
Calrad 40-1062-HS-4 HDMI 1×4 Distribution Amplifier
If you live in or close to Burbank, California drop by our audio video store and we’ll be happy to help you pick a 4K HDMI solution that’s right for you.
Not in the area? You can now conveniently shop online on our AV website, and as always if you have a question about a product on our site or need an item ordered in, our in-store reps are happy to get on the phone with you and help you out. Simply call and we look forward to serving you!