Before HDMI' (High Definition Multimedia Interface) came around, connecting audio/video components could be challenging. HDMI' combines video and audio into a single easy to connect digital interface. Adding this cable can have a great effect on picture and sound because HDMI allows uncompressed signals and will not degrade (although runs over 40 feet may require signal boosting from an HDMI extender.)HDMI' cable interfaces between any audio/video source with HDMI such as set-top boxes, DVD players, game consoles, A/V receivers and digital televisions. OSD Audio HDMI cable are High Speed V1.4 with Ethernet and support the latest technologies such as 3D TV and 1440P. OSD HDMI' cables transmit frequencies up to 10GHZ bps and transmit high quality multi-channel audio data. Our cables support all standard and high-definition consumer electronics video fomats and transmit control and status information in both directions. You're going the love the difference!