Chord Company Supershield review

It may look eyecatching, but this 1.4 toting Chord Company HDMI cable also has the ability to do the job, with punchy sound and crisp-edged images Tested at £50.00

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What Hi-Fi? Verdict

A clear step up over most cheaper HDMI cables

Pros

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    Punchy sound

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    crisp images

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    stylish, good all-rounder, now upgraded to 1.4 spec

Cons

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    Nothing of note

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Cables Product of the Year 2009

Since winning last year's Product of the Year gong, the Chord Company SuperShield has had a revamp: the conductors are now silver, and you get ethernet and 3D capability courtesty of its HDMI 1.4 spec.

You'd never guess this capable's budget status from its looks, build or performance: it's £50 very well spent, its punchy, brightly lit and crisply edged pictures drawing you into the picture in style.

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