1M HDMI Cable Only $1000

[Telefrog]

I will install this in your home for only $4000 per hour.


COOPER CITY, FL (12/8/09) -- Wireworld, which debuted the world's first upgrade HDMI cables in 2004, has introduced a new flagship HDMI cable that delivers the highest levels of performance the company has ever offered. The Platinum Starlight HDMI cable features molded carbon fiber connectors, the company's unique new 24-conductor DNA Helix™ design with solid silver conductors, and high-speed/high-bandwidth capabilities to meet even the most stringent system requirements - including the new HDMI v1.4 High Speed with Ethernet specification. MSRP for the Platinum Starlight is $1,000 for a 1.0 meter cable.

“Now that Blu-Ray players are the primary source for both movies and music in home theater systems," comments Wireworld President and founder David Salz, "the HDMI cable connecting the player to the system has become the most important audio cable in the entire system. The Platinum Starlight HDMI cable addresses the need to provide the highest possible audio and video fidelity in high end home theater installations.”

The Platinum Starlight HDMI cable employs Wireworld's new, patent-pending DNA Helix conductor design, which uses 24 solid silver conductors -- double that of conventional HDMI designs -- arranged with an innovative symmetrical geometry designed to neutralize impedance variations at every point along the cable's length. These advancements maximize available speed and bandwidth for the signal path while also reducing noise and jitter effects for substantial overall improvements in signal fidelity and dynamic response. The cable is capable of transfer rates of up to 21 Gbits per second, far exceeding the HDMI group's recently announced v1.4 High Speed with Ethernet specification of 10.2 Gbits per second.

Platinum Starlight HDMI cables will be available in February of 2010 in lengths ranging from 0.3 meter to 30 meters. Retail pricing for a 1.0 meter cable is $1,000.

Wireworld Cable Technology, which was founded by renowned designer David Salz in 1992, is the premier provider of leading edge digital and analog cable technology for home audio and video, from HDMI and Displayport technologies to state of the art high-end interconnects and speaker cables. The company has an unmatched reputation for producing superior cables based on the use of objective perceptual testing, innovative patented designs, premium materials, and exceptional manufacturing quality.

For more information, visit: http://www.wireworldcable.com/ or call 954-680-3848.

[Zanzibar]

Just one sucker. Just one. C'mon, I'll eat for a week!

[DoctorFinger]

I wish I was smart and/or evil enough to run a scam buisness like that.

[Troggles]

Monster Cables called, they said you were overdoing it.

[Wraith]

Don't be a cheapskate. Go for the 30.0 meter cable. Then write a glowing review on Amazon. If there isn't a product page for it on Amazon, I'm sure Wire World will get the process moving to set one up, in exchange for a perfectly reasonable sum.

[Cactaur]

Monster is just jealous they didn't have the balls to charge that much.

[Telefrog]

I will also helpfully install these (http://www.museumofhoaxes.com/hoax/weblog/comments/4309/) wooden knobs on your audio equipment for $380 an hour extra.

The point here is the micro vibrations created by the volume pots and knobs find their way into the delicate signal path and cause degradation (Bad vibrations equal bad sound). With the signature knobs micro vibrations from the C37 concept of wood, bronze and the lacquer itself compensate for the volume pots and provide (Good Vibrations) our ear/brain combination like to hear... way better sound!! $458.00

[Kelegacy]

I hate the phrase, "the market bears what it will" or something like that whenever I complain about DLC or game prices. Because the market is obviously fucking retarded if Monster is still in business.

Is this Platinum company Hal Halpin's other start-up? ;)

[Dr. Quasius]

For your ethernet cable needs you might want these as well...:

AK-DL1

$499.00

Denon's 1.5 meter (59 in.) proprietary ultra premium Denon Link cable was designed for the audio enthusiast. Made from high purity copper wire and high performance connection parts, the AK-DL1 will bring out all the nuances in digital audio reproduction from any of our Denon DVD players with the Denon Link feature connected to a Denon Link enabled Denon A/V receiver. The AK-DL1 employs high level tin-bearing alloy shielding not typically available in commercial cabling, to eliminate data loss caused by noise. Additionally, signal directional markings are provided for optimum signal transfer. Attention to detail when building this cable was used by employing high quality insulation and woven jacketing to reduce vibration and to add durability. Rounded plug levers help prevent breakage.

http://www.usa.denon.com/ProductDetails/3429.asp

[Telefrog]

WTF?

Additionally, signal directional markings are provided for optimum signal transfer.

Seriously. WTF?

[Narradisall]

Obviously your harmonally attuned frequency isn't optimally configured for sufficient base calculation.

[DoctorFinger]

Ok, are we sure this isn't some sort of advanced type of performance art? Because it's almost too awful to be true.

[Wraith]

Searching for the first part of the press release in google returns:


This thread.
A Play.tm link to this thread. (Some gaming news aggregate site.)
This page (http://www.gspr.com/wireworld/ps_hdmi.html) on Gordon Sell Public Relations. Sounds like a company that's supposed to get press releases out to the media.

*edit* Oh, and some more results on other sites in the omitted search results. Mostly other forums. Most refer back to GSPR.

[digitalErich]

I don't understand how someone can earn a living such that they make enough money to buy this stuff and still not grasp the concept of what 'digital' means.

Let's say this person is just born rich, old money, even then to be this into audio you would think a person would grasp some basic concepts like what a digital signal is.

[Ravenlock]

Turns out there's money to be made in that "almost" area, Doctor. ;)

:(.

[Zanzibar]

I don't understand how someone can earn a living such that they make enough money to buy this stuff and still not grasp the concept of what 'digital' means.

Let's say this person is just born rich, old money, even then to be this into audio you would think a person would grasp some basic concepts like what a digital signal is.

But these cables are obviously MORE digital.

[Vermillion]

Actually, they are just a better series of tubes.

[DoctorFinger]

I'm pretty sure that these cables make the signal Trigital: 0,1 & 2.

[carnage11]

I'm pretty sure that these cables make the signal Trigital: 0,1 & 2.

Holy shit, and 3 is better than 2! I better buy these right away!

[Telefrog]

This page (http://www.gspr.com/wireworld/ps_hdmi.html) on Gordon Sell Public Relations. Sounds like a company that's supposed to get press releases out to the media.

Yup. This is exactly who sent me the press release.

Wire World Technology is chock full of nebulous high-end audio/video cabling with pseudo-technical terminology, trademarked poppycock, and absolutely no pricing (a good indicator that you're about to get fleeced).

[Adam Blue]

Wow. I must be missing out on some amazing, badass picture quality, considering what I have looks fucking great with a $1 HDMI cable.

Okay, so shipping was another $2.

[muddi900]

You should've ordered more and ebay'd it for 10 bucks.

[Zanzibar]

You should've ordered more and ebay'd it for 10 bucks.

I've got a stack of them, I hand them out to friends when I hear they're interested in joining the HDTV revolution. I teach them about 'digital signals', then I make them promise to ask the friendly salesman why he's promoting $80 digital cables as 'better' than the $5 digital cables at monoprice.

[Krispy]

Yeah, I know someone who does installs for Comcast. He literally has a box full in his van and hands them out like candy. I must have like five HDMI cables right now hah.

[Hawkzombie]

I've got a stack of them, I hand them out to friends when I hear they're interested in joining the HDTV revolution. I teach them about 'digital signals', then I make them promise to ask the friendly salesman why he's promoting $80 digital cables as 'better' than the $5 digital cables at monoprice.

I buy em in bulk and hand em out at Halloween :p

Seriously, I bought a bunch for 3 bucks once and haven't had a single problem with any.

[TrackZero]

"unique new 24-conductor DNA Helix™ design "

Yes, because no one has ever used a DNA Helix before, ever. *rollseyes*

[LongStepMantis]

Monster Cables called, they said you were overdoing it.

Brilliant!

I understand audio and video -philes, but $1000 for a 1 meter cable?
Unless it blows me and makes a sandwich after each use, no thanks.

[Grifter]

Someone needs to hack that site and tell people the truth.

[Hawkzombie]

"unique new 24-conductor DNA Helix™ design "

Yes, because no one has ever used a DNA Helix before, ever. *rollseyes*

But did they have 24 conductors made of SOLID SILVER?!?

Yeah, take THAT unbeliever.

[LongStepMantis]

But did they have 24 conductors made of SOLID SILVER?!?

Yeah, take THAT unbeliever.

Jesus told me that he'll cry if we don't all buy one.
Also, he wanted me to ask you to stop touching yourself so much. ;)

[roboninja]

I don't understand how someone can earn a living such that they make enough money to buy this stuff and still not grasp the concept of what 'digital' means.

Let's say this person is just born rich, old money, even then to be this into audio you would think a person would grasp some basic concepts like what a digital signal is.

I would think these people might want the $1000 cable just so they can say they have the $1000 cable. Basically, they are assholes.

[LongStepMantis]

I would think these people might want the $1000 cable just so they can say they have the $1000 cable. Basically, they are assholes.

If someone gloated over their $1000 cable...I'd steal the fucking thing. Thanks, asshole! *runs to Ebay*

[digitalErich]

I would think these people might want the $1000 cable just so they can say they have the $1000 cable. Basically, they are assholes.
See, now I can sort of understand that mindset if, say, someone is paying $150,00 for a car vs $80,000 for a car for minimal differences. There are still differences even if it's nothing more than 100 more HP. But this is a digital signal. It gets there or it doesn't.

[digitalErich]

But these cables are obviously MORE digital.

Ahh, I see, the ones are more pointy and zeros more empty? That makes sense. :)

[Dr. Quasius]

But this is a digital signal. It gets there or it doesn't.

Tell that to the people who insist that colored polycarbonate makes CD's sound "warmer", and only buy black CDR's. I've known people who colored the edges of CD's with green Magic Marker to achieve this "effect". You can argue with them all you want, but they will stubbornly insist that you don't know what you are talking about.

[Wraith]

I find that HDMI cables shielded with Twizzlers produce sweeter visuals and more mouth-watering audio quality.

[Telefrog]

Tell that to the people who insist that colored polycarbonate makes CD's sound "warmer", and only buy black CDR's. I've known people who colored the edges of CD's with green Magic Marker to achieve this "effect". You can argue with them all you want, but they will stubbornly insist that you don't know what you are talking about.

You don't know. The spectromenal differentiation in the audio waves makes the decibellious engrams better with a green-edged medium.

I promise.

[carnage11]

You don't know. The spectromenal differentiation in the audio waves makes the decibellious engrams better with a green-edged medium.

I promise.

You should be a salesman. 'Cause you just sold me on this whole idea. I want a thousand of these green edged cds you speak of. I want my decibellious engrams better!! Let me know who to fill the check out to. ;)

[Zanzibar]

Ahh, I see, the ones are more pointy and zeros more empty? That makes sense. :)

These zeroes are closer to null than any zeroes you've seen before!

[Telefrog]

Holy shit. This one is the best.

Behold! The LessLoss Blackbody (http://www.lessloss.com/blackbody-p-200.html)!

The Blackbody is a high-tech audio accessory which greatly enhances your audio playback experience by addressing the interaction of your audio gear's circuitry with ambient electromagnetic phenomena and modifying this interplay. The Blackbody takes advantage of the quantum nature of particle interaction, and is therefore able to permeate metal, plastic, wood, and other barriers to affect the circuitry inside your components. This altered electromagnetic influence results in profoundly improved sound quality.



This is not sci-fi. The Blackbody does not set up a "force-field." It alters the ambient reflections of actual EM fields originating from and affecting the gear. The Blackbody interacts with these fields, creating a different reflection pattern. Consider the Blackbody a narrow angle conditioner for electromagnetic ambient conditions. The completely neutral "projector-like" functionality of the Blackbody causes audible changes in sound when one person holds it in two hands (for it is heavy) and pans it slowly in proximity to and across the gear. The listener can sit and report sometimes drastic, sometimes less drastic, changes in the sound's neutrality as the Blackbody travels, affecting key areas of the circuitry in the gear. The Blackbody’s effects easily traverse equipment cases, furniture, and other obstacles, for photon energy is pure energy that can go directly through all these substances. This might seem somewhat uncanny at first, but think of a toy magnet under the table moving another magnet on top of the table: what is happening here is similar, only instead of drag or lift, we get cleaner sound.

[roboninja]

This is not sci-fi. The Blackbody does not set up a "force-field."

This is not fucking sci, let alone fi.

[Lon Lon Rabbit]

Some people will buy them.

My idiot father bought a 3m HDMI cable for $100 when he bought his HDTV, and he's even somewhat tech savvy. It was when HDTVs were still fairly new to the market and he bought it from a major store (Bing Lee for any other Aussies), they were just gouging the prices that damn much at the time because it was new and they could get away with it.

[zarathstra]

Holy shit. This one is the best.

Behold! The LessLoss Blackbody (http://www.lessloss.com/blackbody-p-200.html)!

Great, thanks. Now I'm having Star Trek Voyager flashbacks. The technobabble, it burns!

[Wraith]

http://www.lessloss.com/images/blackbody/LessLoss-Blackbody-wires.png