Component cable for long runs


Due to the fragility of an HDMI circuit to electrical overload , I would like to run a component A/V cable instead .
I need about a 28 ft. run though . Will a component cable of this length work as well as a HDMI cable of the same length ?

Thank You
saki70
Saki70, I still don't understand your being adverse to HDMI cables because of lightning strikes.

If you have a direct lightning strike, regardless of type of cable your components are at serious risk of damage. I'd imagine your best defense would be a combination of a whole-house protection with significant (>$10,000) warranty and unplugging all components during thunderstorms.

An HDMI cable is essentially a network cable. Think of it in the same terms as a Cat 6 data cable. It transmits data packets (which can be encrypted) that represent digital audio and video. A component video cable, by contrast, represents analog video data and nothing more.

HDMI is more future-proofed. Advances in high-definition video and audio will be transmitted over HDMI. Like it or not, HDMI is not only dominant in the present but also in the near-future.

If your concern is having one of them fail for some reason, then put two cables in when you install them. Most modern TV's actually have more than one HDMI input, so you can connect both to the television. The expensive part of installation is repairing the wall afterwards, so running two cables represents a negligible price increase.

It seems you've convinced yourself that component video cables are the solution to your problem, but I truly think you'll be better off in the future by using the data transfer mechanism of the future.

Michael
Saki70, no 6m is the longest I have dealt with, but I have friend that has used approx. 10-11 meter out of a Pioneer Elite to a Sharp projector and seemed to be getting very good results. He was using Monster at the time.
I think if he had any shortcomings, it may have been the cable and the path he chose that may have introduced some interference.
Sufentanil ;
With all due respect..
I do 'not' have an aversion to HDMI . And I am not talking about a 'direct' lightening strike . I am talking about 'small' surges that take out the HDMI ports in the equipment . The above mentioned surge came in on the data cable so my whole house protection did not have a chance to work . The surge came in behind my protection . And yes I do unplug my high end audio equipment just for this reason .
I am not wanting to do component cable as an alternative to HDMI for the things that need HDMI . I just want to use the component cable for everyday tv watching and not have to worry about 'small' surges that may occur when not able to disconnect for whatever reason .

Please , I just want to know if a 9 or 10 meter component cable will work without picture or audio degradation for average cable tv viewing .

Thank You .