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HDMI Audioquest vs Bluejean

I am setting up a HT space and am looking at these two companies . I have used analog Bluejean cables and find them to be a good product . A certain HT installer uses Audioquest exclusively and recommends the Forest .

I've been through the archives here and most everything has a few years on it ! I was kind of thinking that maybe there has been some new thinking and/or technology , especially with the advent of 4K technology .

I will need two HDMI cables ran in the walls and attic for about 25' to 30'. Does it make sense to spend about twice as much for the Audioquest Forest as opposed to the Bluejean Series 1 bonded pair ?
Does anyone have experience with these two companies' HDMI offerings ?

Thank You
saki70
sonic_genius
528 posts
 
FWIW: Monoprice has not failed me on HDMI 4K. YMMV.
theduke
372 posts
 
Check out the Apollo AV Lightning v.2 HDMI cable. Flat cable design with 5% silver content. I don't know if it bests the WW cables but it is better than any other cable I have tried. Price is $49.95 for 1 meter. I don't have any connection with Apollo AV; just a very satisfied customer,
mjmch2003
243 posts
 
I have a Bluejean and an Audioquest Vodka.

The Bluejean is great for 5 bucks or whatever, but Vodka is in a different league. However, like audio cables, the Vodka is more revealing than the Bluejean. Which is not always a good thing...

For me, the difference is I notice that some older movies that I thought had great FX quality (with Bluejean and Monster) now look like studio sets/props (when viewed with the Vodka). New movies looks great, though.
saki70 OP
907 posts
 
That is interesting Mjmch , no one else has mentioned the video quality of the AQ cables . Good to know .
I have decided to try the AQ Forest cables .

Thank you to all who responded .
saki70 OP
907 posts
 

A year later...here is what has transpired .

I purchased the AQ Forest HDMI cables . I don't have anything to compare them to but they work just fine . These cables seem to be constructed very well .The ends are solidly affixed to the cable and the plugs fit securely . They are easy to connect and disconnect but don't dislodge accidently . There were no problems stringing these through the wall and ceiling cavities . They are rated for in-wall use also . Many others made no claims about this feature .

Now something that I had not considered , HDMI cables carry a small amount of current which makes them susceptible to electrical overload ! As I live in the lightening capital of the country , it is a problem . I learned the hard way with my other TV's HDMI cable getting fried when a surge came through the cable line ! Nothing else was damaged , just the HDMI cable .

So now I use a Composite cable during the rainy season for cable TV viewing !With no 4K TV viewing available here , these old eyes don't notice a great difference in picture quality !

Thanks again to all of you for your help .
 

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