TasDom Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 http://www.engadget.com/2013/09/04/hdmi-2-0-official-4k-60fps-32-channel-audio/ Good info here: http://www.hdmi.org/manufacturer/hdmi_2_0/hdmi_2_0_faq.aspx#136Up to 32 audio channels for a multi-dimensional immersive audio experienceUp to 1536kHz audio sample frequency for the highest audio fidelitySimultaneous delivery of dual video streams to multiple users on the same screenSimultaneous delivery of multi-stream audio to multiple users (Up to 4) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heritage_Head Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 Really cool stuff. Can't wait to rerun all my hdmi cables though the walls and ceilings lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TasDom Posted September 5, 2013 Author Share Posted September 5, 2013 Really cool stuff. Can't wait to rerun all my hdmi cables though the walls and ceilings lol. No kidding but if it makes you feel better, Does HDMI 2.0 require new cables? No, HDMI 2.0 features will work with existing HDMI cables. Higher bandwidth features, such as 4K@50/60 (2160p) video formats, will require existing High Speed HDMI cables (Category 2 cables). [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZombieWoof Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 Everyone with a Flagship &/or highend AVR/processor is now frowning big time . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TasDom Posted September 5, 2013 Author Share Posted September 5, 2013 Everyone with a Flagship &/or highend AVR/processor is now frowning big time . Or a new Oppo [] Although the FAQ link I posted says firmware updates will be possible but at the MFG. discretion. Should be interesting but I think we're all quite use to technology changes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 State of the art gear will always be a moving target. Enjoy what you have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prerich Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 Not me [] ! Since my PC happens to be my preamp, all I will have to do is change video cards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelandKlipsch Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 Yeah I have been watching closely any info on the new HDMI cables the new accepted 4k video formats (which isnt really 4k anyway as 2160p is the video format not 4k) and I am going to wait a bit longer at least a year or so before considering switching to new projector/preamp etc. I am interested to see how all this will settle. On the positive side this will be exciting and I hope to see Dolby Atmos integrated into home theater. MMmmmmm Ceiling Speakers.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 woo hoo... all I can say and not that I will be buying any new equipment for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heritage_Head Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 Really cool stuff. Can't wait to rerun all my hdmi cables though the walls and ceilings lol. No kidding but if it makes you feel better, Does HDMI 2.0 require new cables? No, HDMI 2.0 features will work with existing HDMI cables. Higher bandwidth features, such as 4K@50/60 (2160p) video formats, will require existing High Speed HDMI cables (Category 2 cables). I read that but not sure if that means what it reads. I hope so but i have this feeling that you will need a 2.0 cable to get the added stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZombieWoof Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 your old cables will work but all the new features will not work on your existing equipment . your equipment is obsolete going forward , IE; all those guys who bought that great deal on the Denon of last year's model , it wasn't such a great deal after all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heritage_Head Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 Nice []. I did it so i can get to everything with this in mind. Plus you never know when a cable might go bad. But that will save some money on cables atleast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZombieWoof Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 Nice . I did it so i can get to everything with this in mind. Plus you never know when a cable might go bad. But that will save some money on cables at least. Yeah , New tech coming means discounts on current lines , just like when 3D hit the displays , just like when the new audio codecs a few years ago & then when HDMI 1st came on scene . The Tech marches on ! all processors / AVR's are all in for major changes real soon , to those who want to keep up will pay a premium @ 1st anyone who wants a deal they are gonna get better deals now as long as accept the now older standards . sure glad I when moved down to a mid level AVR as a processor a year & 1/2 ago over a flagship unit , those power amps I got sure are looking like a Great deal now in hindsight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heritage_Head Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 Nice . I did it so i can get to everything with this in mind. Plus you never know when a cable might go bad. But that will save some money on cables at least. Yeah , New tech coming means discounts on current lines , just like when 3D hit the displays , just like when the new audio codecs a few years ago & then when HDMI 1st came on scene . The Tech marches on ! all processors / AVR's are all in for major changes real soon , to those who want to keep up will pay a premium @ 1st anyone who wants a deal they are gonna get better deals now as long as accept the now older standards . sure glad I when moved down to a mid level AVR as a processor a year & 1/2 ago over a flagship unit , those power amps I got sure are looking like a Great deal now in hindsight Thats what i mean. When the new things came out like 3d you needed a 1.3 or higher hdmi cable or it would not work. If you didn't have a 1.3 or higher you needed a new hdmi cable. So I'm a little skeptical that a normal hdmi cable will support all 2.0 content. Plus you got to think they are going to want the pay day on cables. Not saying they wont work i hope you guys are right . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZombieWoof Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 I myself hear where yer coming from & I also really DO NOT trust that statement that the Today's HDMI cables will support 2.0 . dime to a donut they drop a 2.01 standard real soon , That will make a real difference in cables then there's the ULTRAHD on the Horizon that is said to over shadow the current 4K standard I'm not dropping any serious coin on any processor as the tech curve is starting a steep up slope it would seem ATM amps & speakers is the best place to throw the serious wad of up-grade cash right now . all I can say is DO NOT want 32 tiny Bose speakers spread out over my room [6] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heritage_Head Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 Lol im with you. I think 2 above would be cool. But having 32 channels is going to be a monster size avr. Think thats 64 single speaker terminals to put on the back. Its going to be way over priced at first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coytee Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 Is HDMI over Cat 5/6 still an option? Does the Cat 5/6 option eliminate the need for future cables, only possible upgrades at the points of termination? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heritage_Head Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 not sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang guy Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 According to HIMI.ORG HDMI 2.0 uses up to 18Gb data rates. CAT6A is rated for 10Gb. CAT6A was the early standard for 10Gb. CAT 7 is the same twisted pair with more shielding and different twist rate and thus less rf crosstalk. I believe it is capable of speeds well in excess of HDMI 2.0. I think something like 30Gb/s. This cable was designed to consider broadband video requirements of the future while 10GB/s were common. The next generation CAT8, will be capable of 2GHz speeds over 100m distances. Get this, the IEEE is working on a standard for 100Gb/s on copper. http://www.ieee802.org/3/bj/index.html. Do you think that is future proof? LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted September 7, 2013 Moderators Share Posted September 7, 2013 Do you think that is future proof? LOL Not at all. I'm 38 and I remember in my early 20's, I almost purchased a brand new Gateway Computer that had a 4GB Hard Drive. At that time, I honestly thought there is no way I could EVER fill a 4GB hard drive in my entire lifetime......I was wrong. What I didn't take into consideration was the fact that as technology progresses, everything gets larger and requires upgrades to handle the additional requirements. Same is true with Audio/Video. That's why I hardly ever stay "cutting edge" because the depreciation is far too great. Buying a few year old technology that is still current and effective is my preferred choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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