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1953
06-23-11, 12:32 PM
By chance today I discovered a loss of audio only can be caused by the HDMI being not securely seated. In this case, unseated by a mere 1/16".
harsh
06-23-11, 12:59 PM
By chance today I discovered a loss of audio only can be caused by the HDMI being not securely seated. In this case, unseated by a mere 1/16".While the mechanical failings of HDMI are legion, I'm not sure this qualifies as an failure.

Homes have burned down as a result of electrical plugs that weren't properly seated.
BobaBird
06-23-11, 01:01 PM
I recently had loss of video but still had audio. The solution was the same.
1953
06-23-11, 01:14 PM
While the mechanical failings of HDMI are legion, I'm not sure this qualifies as an failure.

Homes have burned down as a result of electrical plugs that weren't properly seated.

I would classify it as wear. For the high cost of this Monster M1000HD cable I would have hoped for better endurance. Monster will replace it for free but I am thinking of changing all those Monster HDMI's to Monoprice Premium 24 gauge high speed.
lugnutathome
06-23-11, 02:31 PM
Yamaha on their receivers chose a vertical orientation of the HDMI jacks and the cables withe the heavier casings and fitting ends tend to slide out of the jacks while the lighter el-cheapos stay put.

Aside from a stupid jack orientation and vibration from sound how would wear enter the equation?

Don "never had a video or audio cable 'wear'" Bolton

I would classify it as wear. For the high cost of this Monster M1000HD cable I would have hoped for better endurance. Monster will replace it for free but I am thinking of changing all those Monster HDMI's to Monoprice Premium 24 gauge high speed.
1953
06-23-11, 02:36 PM
Yamaha on their receivers chose a vertical orientation of the HDMI jacks and the cables withe the heavier casings and fitting ends tend to slide out of the jacks while the lighter el-cheapos stay put.

Aside from a stupid jack orientation and vibration from sound how would wear enter the equation?

Don "never had a video or audio cable 'wear'" Bolton

As silly as it may seem, taking the HDMI in and out many times over the past five years. Only excuse I can dream up.
lugnutathome
06-23-11, 03:46 PM
I found a dust wand that slips under the receiver:) Saves having to undo and reconnect after each time we dust;)

Don "I'd stick with the cheap cables" Bolton

As silly as it may seem, taking the HDMI in and out many times over the past five years. Only excuse I can dream up.