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Spanky Ham · Joined: 22 Mar 2006 Posts: 5643 Location: Comedy Central

Is anyone running HDBaseT? I have the walls apart and trying to decide if I should do this or not?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HDBaseT

the big E · Joined: 20 Apr 2013 Posts: 1928 Location: speedwell Tn.

looks like it would be good(i am a bit skeptical about it powering a tv though) but i don't use it

CIR Engineering · Posted: Fri May 10, 2013 1:16 pm Post subject:

All the high end systems are using it now that have centralized equipment racks. HDBaseT may start being implemented on things like TV's and BD players to replace HDMI. I would really like to get rid of HDMI forever and have something more reliable so I am all for it.

All you have to do is run CAT cable so yes, you should run while the walls are open. I tell everyone to run at least two (but preferably 4) CAT6 cables from their equipment to their projector. This allows for HDMI over cat, but also for just about anything else needed down the line.

craigr

Jeremy112 · Joined: 28 Sep 2006 Posts: 2649 Location: Fond du Lac, WI

Awesome, My house is fully wired for every room (at least 4 cat connections in every room, bathrooms included Wink

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I plan on either putting in some cat6 cable I got from a local business a while back, or waiting a bit longer to upgrade the cat5e I have installed currently, and then go for the Cat7 cable.

I'm with you on the HDMI Craig, I would LOVE to see it gone in the place of something like this. It's nice to know I'm future-proofed Very Happy

Jeremy112 · Joined: 28 Sep 2006 Posts: 2649 Location: Fond du Lac, WI

This is what I'm talking about: Mr. Green

http://www.ebay.com/itm/8x8-HDMI-HDBaseT-over-CAT-5-6-7-Matrix-Switch-Switcher-Extender-SB-5688LCM-CT-/360533355873?pt=US_Video_Cables_Adapters&hash=item53f1766d61

CIR Engineering · Posted: Fri May 10, 2013 1:38 pm Post subject:

I've worked on several systems that use a Crestron matrixed switch that have no HDMI ports, only HDBaseT. At the TV/Projector end there is a NDBaseT to HDMI converter. The thought is that in a couple years we won't need the convert anymore because the TV will have HDBaseT on the back panel along with HDMI, component, and composite.

Lumagen has told me that when HDBaseT gets more common that they may release a VP with HDBaseT right on it.

One CAT cable is a lot easier to manage than a bulky expensive HDMI cable. You also won't have to stupid issues of HDMI not working randomly. Also long runs are no problem.

craigr

garyfritz · Joined: 08 Apr 2006 Posts: 12088 Location: Fort Collins, CO

But I assume it will still have HDCP or some similar stupid "anti-piracy" setup that won't slow down the pirates but make it damn near impossible for honest people to use their gear?

CIR Engineering · Posted: Fri May 10, 2013 2:32 pm Post subject:

Spanky Ham · Joined: 22 Mar 2006 Posts: 5643 Location: Comedy Central

Sounds good. I am going to run the Cat in the walls. I must confess that I haven't seen any good websites with instructions. AVS has a couple of threads, but most everything else is product or custom install. I am starting to think this is going to be popular at Cedia.

CIR Engineering · Posted: Fri May 10, 2013 7:18 pm Post subject:

Basically you don't really need instructions just yet. All I would do is run the wires and not even bother to terminate them until they are needed. You never know what you will wind up sending through the cables so keep your ends open Wink

craigr

Spanky Ham · Joined: 22 Mar 2006 Posts: 5643 Location: Comedy Central

It looks like plenum Cat 5e at Lowes is $60 for 250 feet. I will probably be able to do multiple runs. Smile

CIR Engineering · Posted: Sat May 11, 2013 3:22 pm Post subject:

I would suggest running CAT6 and getting it from Monoprice. Their CAT6 is awesome and you can use multiple colors if you want which can help keep track of cables. 1000' is around $100.

http://www.monoprice.com/products/search.asp?spcDB=10234&spcWord=Cat+6+Network+Cables+-+1000ft+Bulk+Cable&keyword=cat6

craigr

Jeremy112 · Joined: 28 Sep 2006 Posts: 2649 Location: Fond du Lac, WI

Spanky Ham · Joined: 22 Mar 2006 Posts: 5643 Location: Comedy Central

I thought about Monoprice, but I need this done by the middle of the week.

ecrabb · Posted: Sun May 12, 2013 4:13 pm Post subject:

You're in Miami. Call a low-voltage distributor like Graybar in the morning; you should be be able to get a spool, use what you need and Craigslist the rest.

SC

stefuel · Posted: Tue May 14, 2013 10:41 pm Post subject:

NO TIGHT BENDS AND GO EASY ON THE STAPLES.

Spanky Ham · Joined: 22 Mar 2006 Posts: 5643 Location: Comedy Central