Audioquest Pearl HDMI review

Best HDMI cable, Awards 2012 Tested at £26

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What Hi-Fi? Verdict

Best HDMI cable, Awards 2012

Pros

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    Stable images

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    great colours

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    impressive detailing

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    tight, deep sound

Cons

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    Nothing

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Winner of last year’s Best HDMI cable Award, this Audioquest remains a formidable opponent.

At £26, the Pearl is one of the more wallet-friendly HDMI options. But it’s a top performer, offering a spec that includes 3D capability, audio return channel and ethernet compatibility.

If you want to make the most of your home cinema set-up, you’ll want to invest in a good HDMI cable.

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