Manufacturing, Myths, and Misfires of HDMI Cables

We’re back with part three of our HDMI series featuring James Chen, Managing Director of Kordz. This time, we’re taking a look at the physical side of HDMI: how the cables are manufactured, what testing looks like, and what’s really going on inside once you strip away the jacket. James walks us through the cable-building process and gives us a clear understanding of how design and build quality play a role in performance and longevity. We talk about what makes a high-quality cable, how shielding and conductor design impact performance, and why some cables are rigid and unforgiving while others feel like they might fall apart in your hand. We also discuss why some cables fail, what standards really mean, and how to look past flashy packaging and buzzwords when picking the right one for your system. Coming up in Episode 10, we’re shifting focus to the video side of the chain. Rob Brennan joins us to talk tone mapping and projectors, how HDR gets interpreted by different systems, and why your image might not always look the way you expect it to. And after that? We’re stepping away from video for a bit and finally moving into audio, so be on the lookout for that. So grab a drink, get comfortable, and join us to take a closer look at how the cables are manufactured and what to look for when you’re on the hunt for a new HDMI cable. We want to give a big thank you to our podcast sponsor, ⁠⁠Martin Logan⁠⁠. MartinLogan delivers high-performance audio that fuses cutting-edge technology with sleek, elegant design. Engineered for audiophiles and home theater enthusiasts alike, MartinLogan products bring every sound to life with incredible clarity and power. ⁠⁠MartinLogan – Bringing you truth in sound since 1983.⁠⁠ Listen to The Front Row Podcast on your favorite platform and be sure to follow and leave a review on Apple & Spotify: ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ ⁠⁠iHeartRadio⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Amazon Music⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Pandora