Need to transmit an HDMI signal about 12 meters...

[D.B.Cooper]

Which would be best?

15m HDMI cable like this:

Takealot

www.takealot.com

Or

HDMI over ethernet (with shielded cat6 cable):

Takealot

www.takealot.com

The signal will be going from my home server to a TV in the lounge, 1080p only.

 

[WAslayer]

Go with HDMI over Ethernet.. 12 meters is pushing it..

 

[The_Mowgs]

Which would be best?

15m HDMI cable like this:

Takealot

www.takealot.com

Or

HDMI over ethernet (with shielded cat6 cable):

Takealot

www.takealot.com

The signal will be going from my home server to a TV in the lounge, 1080p only.

Go with HDMI over Ethernet.. 12 meters is pushing it..

What this one said but also have a look here, might be cheaper.

I run 2 HDMI cables over 20m without issue.

 

[Neuk_]

Go with HDMI over Ethernet.. 12 meters is pushing it..

This, if you don't mind the cost of doing it properly, proper kit isn't cheap as I tried some of the cheaper options which were rubbish...

HDMI Slimline Extender 50M (HDX50IR) - Space Television

The compact design HDX50IR allows for an easy and flexible installation which allows HDMI Audio/Video and IR signals to be transmitted over a single CAT 5e/6/7 cable up to 50 metres. Product code: HDX50IR

www.spacetv.co.za

 

[KleinBoontjie]

Mi TV Stick

 

[D.B.Cooper]

What this one said but also have a look here, might be cheaper.

I run 2 HDMI cables over 20m without issue.

What brand are they if I may ask? Oh, and have a look where?

This, if you don't mind the cost of doing it properly, proper kit isn't cheap as I tried some of the cheaper options which were rubbish...

HDMI Slimline Extender 50M (HDX50IR) - Space Television

The compact design HDX50IR allows for an easy and flexible installation which allows HDMI Audio/Video and IR signals to be transmitted over a single CAT 5e/6/7 cable up to 50 metres. Product code: HDX50IR

www.spacetv.co.za

Takealot has similar ones. Though those appear to be for very long runs. I'll try the less expensive ones first, and if that fails have a look at those.

 

[The_Mowgs]

What brand are they if I may ask? Oh, and have a look where?


Takealot has similar ones. Though those appear to be for very long runs. I'll try the less expensive ones first, and if that fails have a look at those.

Sht man I never posted the link,,my bad. I bought the cables, splitters etc all from https://www.hdcabling.co.za/

Im not entirely sure what the brand was though.

 

[AndyC]

12m is about the maximum length that the HDMI official spec allows and in theory, it should work.

The real issue is the two devices on either end and which level of the HDMI specification they support. I've had 20m HDMI cables work flawlessly and 10m ones fail because of compatibility issues between devices, mostly due to the drop in voltage across the cables.

Try this: https://www.hdcabling.co.za/product...nd-hdmi-to-hdmi-cable-signal-up-to-40-meters/

It will help future proof the install if you change your TV, HDMI cable or media server device.