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Accell UltraAV HDMI Connection Solutions - Short Review

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Accell UltraAV HDMI 2-in/1-out Switch

Accell UltraAV HDMI 2-in/1-out Switch

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The Bottom Line

If you have components with HDMI connections, you have found that cables and additional accessories are very expensive. Accell UltraAV brand HDMI cables, Adapters, Repeaters, and Switch are excellent performers at prices lower than several other brands. UltraAV HDMI connection solutions are definitely worth considering with their easy grip design, good construction, and signal strength that is required in home theater applications.
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Pros

  • Well-constructed
  • Great performance
  • Easy to use
  • Excellent price point

Cons

  • None

Description

  • Gold plated connectors.
  • Easy grip connector design.
  • All copper wire construction.
  • Well Shielded from outside factors
  • Sturdy, but flexible, cable jackets.
  • Well-designed and informative packaging
  • HDMI repeater uses built-in signal amp for connecting HDMI cables together for longer length.
  • HDMI switch allows two HDMI sources to be connected to a television with a single HDMI input.
  • HDMI Switch also comes with a wireless remote and IR Extender to make use very convenient.
  • More affordable than similar high-end cable products.

Guide Review - Accell UltraAV HDMI Connection Solutions - Short Review

I recently tested several HDMI connection solutions from Accell Corporation.

Products tested included: HDMI cables (5 meters), HDMI cable/Repeater combo (45 meters), DVI/HDMI Adapter, HDMI/DVI Adapter, HDMI Signal Repeater, and 2 input/1 output compact HDMI switch.

All of the cables, adapters, repeaters, and switch were well constructed. All the cables fit well and were very flexible. In comparison with both budget and high-end cables, the Accell UltraAVs proved their worth in both signal strength, extreme flexibility, and fit.

I found that in all cases, but the cables and other solutions provided a good fit and performed as advertised. I also found the cable ends have a very good easy-to-grip design. I was also impressed with the flexibility of the cables.

In using tow of the 5 meter HDMI cables in combination with the HDMI signal repeaters, I noticed no visible change in the output signal quality between the DVD player or HD-DVD player and the televisions used.

The HDMI Switch was especially easy to use. It was both compact and included both a wireless remote and IR extender that made switching between two sources and the TV very easy.

Most surprising was the great performance of the 45 meter-length HDMI cable/Repeater Combo.

In conclusion, for home theater setups, I found that Accell's UltraAV HDMI connection solutions provided excellent performance at a lower price than many high-end cable brands.

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