Amazon Basics HDMI Coupler (2 Pack), 29 x 22mm, Black

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First, keep cables out of the way of feet and furniture. Cables in the path of travel through your home theater room may result in trips and snags that damage to the cable, your wall, or your mounts. If it’s something you’re interested in, we have a more in-depth guide for you to review, but you should also consider an HDMI Balun kit. Further, having a long cable with a disconnectable part in the middle is a recipe for disaster–especially on the floor.

An HDMI coupler will degrade your signal. And through use, the HDMI connector will loosen and may break when cables are tugged. The best solution is an HDMI Balun kit, which uses Ethernet to transmit the signal between your devices instead of an HDMI cable. Unfortunately, advances in sound and picture quality have outpaced WiFi’s ability to transmit them efficiently. Because WiFi is limited by bandwidth, you may not be able to take advantage of UHD, 4K, 8K, or surround sound, with a wireless kit, or it may be very expensive. Unfortunately, we live in a world of radio interference and mechanical malfunction. To prevent radio interference, HDMI cables are shielded with woven alloys and rubber. This effect is reduced when there is a break in the shielding. If you’re extending an HDMI cable, chances are you have come across HDMI couplers. Sometimes called “HDMI barrels,” HDMI couplers seem like they are a straightforward solution to extending HDMI cable. Simply get another HDMI cable, connect them with the coupler, and you’re done. Simple, but is it the best solution?Another reason why Cat cables are a better alternative to HDMI for longer runs is that you can actually find the cable at a reasonable price. Most brands don’t make HDMI cables longer than 25 feet. And cables longer than 12 feet can begin to cost quite a bit if you don’t want to sacrifice quality. Tips for Extending HDMI Cables Run cables along walls without nearby furniture–particularly furniture people sit in. If you must run cables on the floor, run them under rugs, or affix them to the floor with gaff tape. You can also get special pieces of trim for a more elegant look. Or you could route them through your walls to get them out of sight altogether. Finding the right HDMI adapter depends on the device you're looking to connect, though. Most modern electronic devices feature a universal USB Type-C port (or USB-C) that can easily be converted to HDMI with an adapter. However, many devices use older video standards, such as VGA or Mini DisplayPort, and require a separate adapter. No matter what kind you're looking for, though, there are options for everyone on this list. Third, minimize the corners your cables need to go around. When you crimp a cable at a 90-degree angle, you create a point of tension that damages the wire. It might take some rearranging, but avoid routing your cables around corners where possible. Conclusion

Cat cables have several distinct advantages over HDMI for longer cable runs. First, they are lightweight and more flexible than HDMI cables.This is because Cat cables only have four wire pairs and are unshielded. As a result, they are much easier to run along walls than your standard HDMI cable. An HDMI Balun kit has two components. The first translates the HDMI signal into one that can be sent via an Ethernet or “Cat” cables.