HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) can deliver crystal clear digital video and audio through a single cable. However, the ultimate image quality of HDMI connections is often clouded by the data losses caused by inadequate cable performance. The extreme data rates of latest HDMI version 1.3b make the choice of cables even more critical than in the past.
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In January 2004, WireWorld began selling Starlight® 5, the first HDMI cable on the market. Just one year later, the Silver Starlight® 52 introduced the world to WireWorld’s award-winning flat HDMI cable design. Since then, Silver Starlight® 52 has become the worldwide reference standard for high-end HDMI cable performance - often copied, but never equalled.
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“WireWorld’s work has certainly paid off, because the picture quality via these cables is truly excellent and noticeable more detailed and realistic, especially with skin tones.”
Avreview, June ‘07
WireWorld’s line of flat HDMI cables includes five different levels of price and performance. All of these cables utilize the same unique design with material improvements that enable each upgrade level to provide even higher levels of image and sound quality.
WireWorld HDMI cables are available from 0.3m (12") length.
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| Flat HDMI cables | Description | Conductor Material |
Contacts | Available Terminations |
Transmission Rate |
Sliver Starlight® 52 |
The Silver Starlight® 52 is a reference standard cable designed to give you the best possible performance .... From £269.95 Read more |
Silver-clad OCC |
Gold/silver |
HDMI-HDMI | 12m >10.2Gbs 15m >4.4Gbs 20m >2.2Gbs |
Starlight® 52 |
The Starlight® 52 is a high-end HDMI cable which is designed to provide superior sound and image quality .... From £169.95 Read more |
Silver-clad OFC |
Gold/silver | HDMI-HDMI HDMI-DVI* DVI-DVI* |
12m >10.2Gbs 15m >4.4Gbs 20m >2.2Gbs |
Ultraviolet™ 52 |
The Ultraviolet™ 52 is a high performance cable which offers exceptional value for money. It utilises the patented .... From £99.95 Read more |
Silver plated OFC |
Gold/silver | HDMI-HDMI HDMI-DVI* DVI-DVI* |
12m >10.2Gbs 15m >2.2Gbs |
Chroma™ 52 |
The Chroma™ 52 utilizes the WireWorld Series 52 heavier 24AWG flat construction cable. It offers significantly .... From £46.95 Read more |
Oxygen-free copper |
Gold/silver | HDMI-HDMI HDMI-DVI* DVI-DVI* |
9m >10.2Gbs 12m >2.2Gbs |
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Island™ 52 |
The latest and the most recent addition to the range, the Island™ 52 HDMI benefits from the unique .... From £29.95 Read more |
Electrolytic copper |
24k gold | HDMI-HDMI | 5m >10.2Gbs |
| *Selected lengths only. All models are UL-CL3/CSA-FT4 rated for in-wall installation | |||||
WireWorld provides an easy way for the consumer to evaluate our range of HDMI/DVI models with a new set of simple colour coded labels that indicate the measured, honest & guaranteed ability of the cable performance.
WireWorld was the first manufacturer to label its HDMI cables with official bandwiidth/speed ratings specified by The HDMI Group.
| WireWorld's Guaranteed performance indicator | ||||||
| Cable performance indicator label |
HDMI Spec. |
Transmission Rate (Gbs) |
Resolution | Colour Depth |
Frame Rate |
Bandwidth |
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v1.3b Cat2 | 10.2Gbps | 1440p | 16-48 Bit | 120Hz | 340MHz |
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v1.2 Cat2 | 4.4Gbps | 1080p | 8 Bit | 60Hz | 148MHz |
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v1.3b Cat1 | 2.2Gbps | 1080i/720p | 8 Bit | 60Hz | 74MHz |
The CES Innovation awards
The CES Innovations Design and Engineering Awards program recognizes the most innovative consumer electronics (CE) products in the industry's hottest product categories. Innovations have become a hallmark for the best designed products in consumer technology.
WireWorld is the only cable company to have received a CES award for HDMI cable design.
“Silver Starlight 52 HDMI and DVI cables utilize an innovative flat design to broaden installation options and improve performance by extending the limit of passive 1080p transmission to 50 feet.”
CES 2006
Visit CES website to discover more.
WireWorld’s extensive experience in Digital Audio cables was incorporated to complete the design of its
HDMI technology. Consumers can now enjoy the superior uncompressed soundtrack from the various
audio formats like; dts-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD, SACD & DVD-Audio.
HDMI accessories: HDMI Repeaters, adaptors & HDMI over CAT5
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