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Fri, May 6 2011, 10:24AM
Audioquest Pearl HDMI
£
26
Best HDMI cable, Awards 2011. If you’re looking for a first HDMI-cable upgrade, the Pearl is a must-consider
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Stable images; great colours; impressive detailing; tight, deep sound
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The attractive Audioquest Pearl sits at the budget end of the HDMI spectrum.
But it’s no slouch: with a full high-speed spec, including 3D capability, audio return channel and Ethernet compatibility, it’s refreshing to say that the Pearl’s a deft performer too.
Images are crisp and stable, with detail springing to life from the off.
Colours, especially skin-tones, are natural, while you also get a wide, far-ranging sound that digs deep when required.
As a first upgrade to your system, the Pearl should be auditioned.
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