How many HDMI cables do you own?

[cbrunny]

partial spinoff from the USB stick thread, but I am curious. I seem to purchase these once a month, but I can't actually figure out what I use them for!? Seems like I keep needing more though....

poll inc.

 

[Newell Steamer]

About 1 per device; PC, Wii U, XBox 360, PS3.

And, I just realized I picked the wrong poll answer,.. should have been 3-4.

 

[Jumpem]

Four. Three for the TV in the living room, and one for the TV upstairs.

I did just order three more though to make sure I am good for 4K.

 

[RossMAN]

About 5 since we upgraded to HDTV's and discovered Monoprice.com a few years ago.

Actually might be closer to 7 as I ordered a couple thanks to this expired deal.

 

[Atomic Playboy]

Let's see... PC-switch, PS3-switch, XB360-switch, cable box-switch, switch-receiver, receiver-TV, laptop-monitor... That's 7 in use right now. And I have another 5-7 in my box of PC leftovers. So 11-15, I reckon.

 

[BoomerD]

Dunno for sure...2 for each of our 2 TVs. (cable box to TV, BD to TV) Plus a handful of spares...each time we change TV providers, we get a new one...and I bought a few from Monoprice last year.

 

[SlitheryDee]

One for each of: HTPC, Xbox one, Roku, Apple TV, PC monitor

plus 4-5 more lying about the house. I said 9-10.

 

[Remobz]

I own one and rarely use it. I don't watch much TV anyway. I didn't bother paying extra for a cable box to receive extra channels and more HD channels. Mostly watch analog or digital channels on TV when I see a show or movie I like. I don't own any consoles or play games.

I spend most of my spare time using my laptop instead of sitting in front of a TV. Weird I know.

 

[lxskllr]

Zero

 

[boomhower]

Voted 21-25 but probably more. Have eight in the living room alone. Add the two kids, master bedroom plus spare and it's very likely more.

 

[MongGrel]

6 that I use I believe, have 4 or 5 other shorties that came with things that were replaced.

Yep, Monoprice is good for those, have had to buy a couple longer ones in the past.

11-15.

I use them for anything cable related, even upgraded the sound system with some heavier gage oxygen-free wire awhile back, and it did make a difference over the old stuff I'd had hooked up for years.

 

[HeXen]

for $3 at Menards, I tend to grab a couple every now and then.

 

[Blanky]

8-10. I bought spares a while back just to have on hand. Bestbuy had their Monster (regular $129) for $99, picked up a few. Couldn't pass up such an awesome deal.

edit: yes I am joking about monster, although I did see one for $119 or $129 at bestbuy the other day (12' or 20', can't remember which). I stock pile from ebay for a couple bucks a cable.

 

[Leros]

6 tota

1 to connect receive to the TV
4 inputs to the receiver
1 for traveling

 

[Mixolydian]

Like 3 or 4. Most of my A/V equipment predates HDMI. :awe:

 

[Cerb]

HDMI to HDMI: 1
Mini HDMI to HDMI: 1
Micro HDMI to HDMI: 1
Micro HDMI to DVI: 1

The top three wouldn't have been needed, if the P2414H were on sale when my monitor started whining, rather than the U2414H .

 

[natto fire]

I've ordered about 6 of them, and had two fail so far. Can't complain because monoprice has them so cheap, and I always know to try a different cable if I have display problems.

 

[biostud]

Zero

This.

 

[BUTCH1]

Someone should star a poll to see if the OT members like meaningless polls.

 

[lupi]

about 2 more than I have in use.

 

[mikeford]

Currently using zero, own 3 or 4, can find maybe one of those, but need various lengths, and tend to buy when a deal shows up.

 

[Imp]

3-4... My first one came free with my PS3 -- OMFG, they were $30 a pop back then -- then I got one with a monitor and a TV or two.

I'm glad, actually. I have over a dozen USB cables in USB 2.0 A (?) to mini-B size because every little device comes packed with one. I only have one USB 3 cable though.

 

[MongGrel]

edit: yes I am joking about monster, although I did see one for $119 or $129 at bestbuy the other day (12' or 20', can't remember which). I stock pile from ebay for a couple bucks a cable.

It's kinda scarey some people actually buy the Monsters.

D:

 

[Leros]

It's kinda scarey some people actually buy the Monsters.

D:

A lot of people don't know and trust the salesman. When I bought my dryer a few years ago, the salesman tried to sell me a $100 Monster dryer cable. He said it would use 25% less electricity and prolong the life of my dryer. Lol.

 

[lxskllr]

$100 Monster dryer cable.

TiL