One of the most important components of any audio/ visual system or computer network is cables. They are, often relegated to be an 'after-thought' that we often over look their vital importance. We go out and purchase lots of hardware that is capable of hi high definition video, high fidelity audio and extra-fast data rates, but give little thought as to how all this information is passed from one piece of hardware to the next.
Cables can be cause your system to grossly under-perform. When you purchase cables be sure that you purchase the correct cables for your application and be sure that the cables are made of quality materials and are well constructed. You want cables that are shielded properly and made to high standards. Cables of porr quality allow excessive signal interference, data loss and more. Be sure that you take note of the lengths of the cables that you need. Length does matter; in your costs and in terms of 'length restrictions' on some types of transmissions. It is best to stay within cable restrictions to get the best performance out of your cables. For example, the max length for USB cables (without any hubs or extenders) is ~5 meters. HDMI cables (to be "compliant" cables) max out at ~15 feet. With speaker cables, you want a thicker gauge wire for longer runs. While most cables' max length is set so that they are "compliant" cables, but will often perform satisfactorily at longer distances, Ethernet cables have definitive length restrictions because of the timing of the Ethernet signals on the cable and not the cable characteristics. Standard 100BASE-TX Ethernet cables max out at about 100 meters.
Cables are very important. Just think, you can have a high-definition television and high-definition satellite television receiver, but you will not get a high-definition image to your televisions if you don't use the proper cables. All of your networked equipment, routers and switches can be gigabit speed, but if your cables are not at least category 5E, they may slow down your data transmission. A system is only as efficient as it's most inefficient part. Don't let your cables be the bottle neck in your system. The people at Triangle Cables can help you get the right cables for your specific application.
Cables can be cause your system to grossly under-perform. When you purchase cables be sure that you purchase the correct cables for your application and be sure that the cables are made of quality materials and are well constructed. You want cables that are shielded properly and made to high standards. Cables of porr quality allow excessive signal interference, data loss and more. Be sure that you take note of the lengths of the cables that you need. Length does matter; in your costs and in terms of 'length restrictions' on some types of transmissions. It is best to stay within cable restrictions to get the best performance out of your cables. For example, the max length for USB cables (without any hubs or extenders) is ~5 meters. HDMI cables (to be "compliant" cables) max out at ~15 feet. With speaker cables, you want a thicker gauge wire for longer runs. While most cables' max length is set so that they are "compliant" cables, but will often perform satisfactorily at longer distances, Ethernet cables have definitive length restrictions because of the timing of the Ethernet signals on the cable and not the cable characteristics. Standard 100BASE-TX Ethernet cables max out at about 100 meters.
Cables are very important. Just think, you can have a high-definition television and high-definition satellite television receiver, but you will not get a high-definition image to your televisions if you don't use the proper cables. All of your networked equipment, routers and switches can be gigabit speed, but if your cables are not at least category 5E, they may slow down your data transmission. A system is only as efficient as it's most inefficient part. Don't let your cables be the bottle neck in your system. The people at Triangle Cables can help you get the right cables for your specific application.
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