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See a List of Home Theater Cables, Charging Cables, and Wires You May Want to Upgrade

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With the holidays just having passed, chances are you may have one or two new devices or electronics to plug in, install, or power. When it comes to home theater cables, smartphone cables, and electrical wire, it doesn’t hurt to upgrade every once in a while.

High tech, new, state-of-the-art cables make your daily life easier. You’ll see your smartphone charge faster on the right cable. With a home theater system, you can actually have enough cables to plug everything in. You also have the chance, when you shop with PrimeCables, to purchase adapters so that you’re never struggling without a way to power, sync, or charge.

HDMI cables

Everyone with a 720p TV or above is probably using an HDMI cable to connect something to it. Upgrading your HDMI cables for your home theater system gets you something premium-rated, customizable with different lengths and casings, and different design functions. Something as simple as Ethernet connectivity can mean the world of difference to your TV.

Ethernet cables

A sure way to get faster Internet is to cable it instead of using the standard WiFi connection. Connect and transmit high speed Internet with Ethernet cables, whether it’s for home theater speeds, gaming, computer needs, or otherwise. Ethernet cables remain vital to achieving the fastest possible speeds for the households and corporate environments who need it most.

USB cables

Thousands of devices use USB cables but some are built better than others. Sync and charge smartphone USB cables are a popular category but it’s important to have premium built USB connections that work with all devices. If your USB cable is slow charging, malfunctioning, or has not been updated in a few years, consider an upgrade to something faster and more contemporary.

Apple lightning cables

Apple lightning cables and Thunderbolt cables are used across the millions of Apple products. Though the company’s now focusing on wireless charging for future Apple devices, anyone with a slightly older iPhone or iPad still needs a high quality, premium-built USB connected lightning cable or Thunderbolt to get synced up, charged up, and connected.

Home theater audio cables

Audio is everything when it comes to a home theater system. Video quality is easily achieved. Audio takes a bit more work. Consider making a change or upgrading to speaker wire, 3.5mm cables, digital coaxial cables, RCAs, or Toslink digital optical audio cables. If you know what cables you’re looking for and what they do, you can do a lot with what’s on sale at PrimeCables.ca.

Upgrade, upgrade, upgrade. Gift yourself some new home theater accessories and cables for your household this year. Tap into the stock at PrimeCables today and support the best quality sound, picture, and charging premium cables can afford you.

Why We Buy Audio, Video, and Cable Adapters – Add More Function to Your Home

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Occasionally, we run into the problem of not having the ability to amplify audio or connect a video to the right device. When this happens, thankfully, you have a wide array of audio and video signal adapters to choose from.

Why we buy cable adapters is ultimately to turn one cable type into another cable type, modifying the connector. For example, let’s say you have a video signal coming across a DVI/VGA cable but your flat-screen has no such input. If all your flat-screen has is HDMI, an adapter that goes DVI-to-HDMI or VGA-to-HDMI – in accordance with the requirements of whatever the existing connection is – THAT’s what’s needed.

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Compatibility issues aren’t just reserved for solution by adapters either. Sometimes a converter’s better. For example, if you have an analog signal to convert into digital, a converter does it! Alternatively maybe you want to extend a signal beyond what the length of a cable allows. Extenders are employed in this case, perfect for adding more power to a signal that has to go across long distances.

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As a multi-screen household or if you’re looking to get either audio or video functionality on multiple screens, a splitter is used to do this. Audio and video splitters essentially divide a signal, allowing it to reach multiple input points. The most popular kind of home theater splitter is HDMI, which would send audio and video to two or more devices.

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Technically, within the scope of what splitters, converters, and extenders do, you could say network routers and switchers do the same thing. These devices help strengthen or extend distribution of signal. For virtually anything – DVI, VGA, HDMI, or router – there are means of adapting the signal to the unique home setup you have. If you aren’t getting the functionality you’ve always wanted to have from your home theater system, look at the possibility of what adapters can do. You may be surprised to find out there’s a lot you can do.

USB cable adapters can also help a ton in connecting USB devices, printers, keywords, and equipment of all kinds to a computer or wall plug to charge. Although a USB cable adapter’s never going to be able to increase speed or add to the technology in a USB connector, they provide connection where it may not be otherwise possible. If you have an older device or something purchase overseas that may not have the most convenient USB type on it, there are tons of adapters that could potentially help in resolving this very, very common issue.

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Introducing an easy way to shop cables, adapters, and more. Find high quality cable and connector adapters in Canada from PrimeCables. Get them shipped right to your front door. Extend, split, convert, adapt, and more. Don’t let some metal alloy connector hold you back!

Why HDMI Cables are Designed the Way They Are – Understanding What Makes a High Quality HDMI Cable

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HDMI cables are designed in some very unique ways to deliver the ultimate high-definition capable connection for home theater systems. HDMI has proven to be a standard so capable and quality that virtually no flat-screen sold today is lacking a component input for it. In fact, regulations prevent any manufacturer from making a flat-screen with a resolution lower than standard definition (480p). Needless to say, if you appreciate high-definition and 4K quality, it’s HDMI cables you want.

What type of HDMI cable do I need?

Now there are different types of HDMI cables available, some of which are only capable to provide 1080p while others can go up to 4K. There are also some devices that use HDMI but with a mini HDMI port or a micro HDMI port. Assuming you have a 4K HDMI cable, keep in mind the video display must be 4K and the media itself must also be in 4K. Regardless of what your view may be on 4K, HDMI 1080p cables are usually enough to meet most family’s entertainment needs. Be sure to pay attention when purchasing yours however to ensure it has the quality you want.

What kind of HDMI specifications should I be looking for?

Be careful when selecting an HDMI cable from a third party to ensure it’s built well. For example, HDMI has 4 wire gauges – 22AWG, 24AWG, 26AWG, and 28AWG. The higher the number, the thinner the wire core is and that shortens the transmission distance. If you have a longer HDMI function in mind, select a low AWG accordingly.

Why the wire core material is important in an HDMI cable

The wire core material in an HDMI cable also matters. Ideally, you want an HDMI wire core with a pure copper conductor as this supports ultra-long distance transmission and signal stability. Copper HDMI cables can provide a 1080p HD resolution for up to 30 meters and beyond sometimes. For most households, they evidently don’t need this length. Even so, it doesn’t hurt to inquire about material used.

Why gold plated connectors are integral

High quality HDMI cables in Canada all have gold-plated connectors. Why? Better quality, of course! Gold-plated connectors solve loose contact problems which can occur after repeated plugging and unplugging. These issues cause signal loss and reduced picture quality. Quality connectors battle back against this. You can’t go wrong with gold-plated connectors, if you know you’re going to be doing a lot of plugging and unplugging with a specific HDMI cable model.

Browse HDMI 8K Cables, HDMI 4K cables, zinc-alloy HDMI 2.0 cables, HDMI cables with swivel connectors and wrapped in Nylon jackets, and more high-speed HDMI cables for home theater systems from PrimeCables.

Don’t Get Tricked into Buying Fancy HDMI Cables for $30 or More – Shop Cheap, Quality HDMIs with PrimeCables Instead

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The best HDMI cables in Canada are rarely those the most expensive. Although you can buy HDMIs for $30, $40, or even more, they oftentimes don’t deliver on quality. To put it succinctly, you’re not getting that ‘extra’ you think you’re paying for, regardless of what the manufacturer says or what is written on the box.

HDMI cables are so important to our home theater systems, TVs, computers, laptops, gaming console, and devices. After all, they are the arteries that make up our home media centers. Carrying digital signals – in both audio and video – HDMI cables are used in almost every Canadian home. The best HDMI cables in Canada are high quality and in-demand. There’s also no shortage of choices out there, for you to browse and pick through.

HDMI® 2.0 Cables with Nylon Jacket PrimeCables® Mamba Series – 6Ft

So many of us settle for cables that are low quality. That is, cheap HDMI cables that sometimes break within a couple weeks of opening them. These cables are dangerous to your devices and most importantly, a complete waste of money. Don’t go for them. Through an established North American branded HDMI cable, you can rely on a strong performance and reliability.

PrimeCables is a premium HDMI cable brand with a half-dozen top quality HDMI designs to consider. Do you need a cable that’s not going to get broken by bending, getting chewed by pets, or by getting clamped down on – you need one with Nylon jacket protection.

PrimeCables®180 Degree HDMI High Speed Cable with Swivel Connector Nylon Jacket, 3ft

Or, are you searching for an HDMI cable with the ability to swivel so that you can set it behind devices or your TV – you need a cable with 180-degree swivel connectors. Alternatively, maybe you just need what works and what’s cheap. Don’t worry. We have those as well. In fact, PrimeCables carries the cheapest HDMI cable in Canada at only $1.99!

For Canadians looking at a simple way to upgrade their HDMI home theater setup, there aren’t the only options. A lot of people will want a 4K HDMI cable with Ethernet capabilities. This is a very high quality choice, and an excellent HDMI selection if you are a gamer or have a really advanced home theater setup. Even better, you save 15% when you shop yours today.

PrimeCables® Premium HDMI High Speed Ethernet Cable with Nylon Jacket, 3ft

As far as technical specifications and price go, PrimeCables has got nearly every brand in Canada beat. Especially at these price points, you won’t find anything that comes close. Canada’s favourite HDMI cables come from PrimeCables, with the same high quality 4K performance, speed, and functionality you’ll see in models $40 and up. Don’t spend more than you need to. Shop advanced HDMIs alongside the basics and grab only what you need, and spend not a dollar more.

See Early Deals for Canada Prime Day 2019 this July from PrimeCables

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Do you like deals? Unless you’ve been living on a different planet altogether, you’re fully aware the Black Friday of July – aka Prime Day – is fast approaching. Starting on Monday July 15, you’ll find a number of exclusive offers on-site on PrimeCables.

This year’s Prime Day sale will last a whole two days although many of the deals offered on PrimeCables will extend to the entire week. Needless to say, our Canada-only sale is something our customers are very excited about! Before you go shopping anywhere else next week, take note of these 2019 Prime Day deals.

Portable smartphone charger

Never leave the house without your portable smartphone charger. This external battery power bank’s ready to go any time your mobile device needs a USB boost. This stand-out Prime Day deal’s going to beat out even our Black Friday pricing.

PrimeCables® 4000 mAh Power Bank

USB wall adapter

For when you need a quick plug-in for a USB-powered device, this 5V 3-port USB wall power adapter’s a great companion to take with you when you’re travelling or staying somewhere unfamiliar. Perfect for iPhones, iPads, smartphones, and more.

PrimeCables® 5V/4.4A 3-Port USB Wall Power Adapter

Clamp-on power strip holder

There’s no shortage of fun, inexpensive tech-driven products on Prime Day sale with PrimeCables. This clamp-on desktop power strip holder will provide you access to plugs, USB outlets, and whatever else you got going on on your strip.

PrimeCables® Clamp-On Powerstrip Holder

Universal travel AC adapter all-in-one

Do you do a lot of travelling all over the world? Running into trouble charging or plugging in devices? This all-in-one universal travel AC adapter is perfect for UK, US, AU, EU, CA plug-in. Connect any electrical appliances easy with this adapter.

PrimeCables® Universal Travel AC Adaptor All in One

HDMI cables

Upgrade your home theater HDMI cables by choosing your own answer from our collection of zinc-alloy HDMI cables, 2.1 8K cables, a swivel connector and Nylon jacket design, and other premium series cables.

PrimeCables® Premium HDMI 2.0 Cables

USB car charger

Plug this into your car and have instant access to two USB ports for charging of smartphones, tablets, and whatever you need. With smart IC technology, charge up to 2X faster any device. No promo codes are needed and receive fast shipping to anywhere in Canada on tech accessories like this.

PrimeCables® 4.8A Dual Ports USB Rapid Car Charger, Pack of 2

Should you use Ethernet Cable instead of Wi-Fi for Gaming – read here

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For gamers, some prefer using an Ethernet connection instead of Wi-Fi arguing it provides faster, more efficient gaming. They’re not wrong. Wireless speeds are not as reliable as a wired connection. An Ethernet connection provides a reliable, stable connection direct from your console to the router. You’re taking out variables like distance and obstructions, common in wireless, and instead replacing it with a connection and download speed you know is not going to provide any issue.

Setting up an Ethernet network cable can be a bit of a hassle and in some situations, it’s not such a fancy thing to look at. Even so, a wired connection will accomplish two things – first, you’re getting stability and second, a faster speed than wireless. Although some modern wireless routers can give speeds high enough for gaming, if there’s bandwidth problems or instability involved, you don’t want latency or issues with the Internet connection making the experience difficult. Ethernet’s the strongest connection you can have.

For argument’s sake, a wireless connection is prone to use from other users and devices on the network. It has to share that wireless signal among all of them. The more people on the network, the higher the possibility of latency happening. Through wired Ethernet, so many variables are immediately are gone. For gamers who make the switch, they almost never go back to wireless. Normally, a gamer can expect to see faster download speed, better ping numbers, and more reliable connections overall.

For the best Ethernet cable in Canada, shop PrimeCables. Choose from Cat7 network cable, Cat6a network cable, and Cat5e cable. There is no better place to get bulk cable than with PrimeCables, as we offer fast, free shipping on all orders above $49 as well. No matter if you’re needing short-length, medium-length, or long-length cable, we’ve got it.

PrimeCables also has several other gaming-friendly options you might enjoy, like speaker and monitor mounts, HDMI cables, USB cables, various audio and video cable and device adapters, computer monitors, headphones, surge protectors, and more.

Ethernet cable is not just perfect for gaming but can be used for a home entertainment system and/or if you’re hosting a server for a website or web-based application. Anything where you know you need a high quality Internet connection that’s not going to fail you and that will consistently deliver the highest speeds or bandwidth possible, a wired Ethernet connection is needed. Shop yours today at PrimeCables.

Game in 4K with Any of PrimeCables’ HDMI Cables in Celebration of our Birthday Sale

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PrimeCables’ birthday sale is on the way this June, with exclusive discounts and offerings on a wide range of products from here up until June’s end. Among the highest quality in Canada, our HDMI cables are one of PrimeCables’ most in-demand products. As a gamer, you’re always looking for the easiest gaming experience. You don’t want low quality video or audio taking you out of it and that’s exactly what you get when you buy a low quality HDMI cable. Not all are created equal. If you want the best, you’ve got to shop at a retailer like PrimeCables.

 

HDMI cables can usually come in at a high expense when you’re going for 4K. A 4K HDMI cable will generally cost above $20 easy in some stores – not with PrimeCables though. Browse the newest HDMI cables operating under the highest performance standards and game in 4K resolution no problem. Enjoy pristine high dynamic range on a 4K-equipped TV or alternatively, use your 4K HDMI cable to connect a recorder to capture your play in the best possible video quality. Depending on what you need your HDMI cable to do, you’re sure to find it in our catalogue.

 

Browse HDMI 2.0 4K cables, HDMI cables with Ethernet, HDMI to VGA, HDMI to DVI, HDMI micro cables, HDMI mini cables, HDMI flat-type cables, and more. You may want any of these although for 4K gaming, you won’t need much more than a 2.0 cable. The average HDMI 2.0 model includes features like 4K/60Hz, high dynamic range (HDR), and strong color. The cables are easy to bend and are constructed in a way that they hopefully go unnoticed behind your flat-screen. Available in sizes from small to an extreme length, you can customize your gaming station and have no trouble finding an HDMI cable to match.

 

You may choose to purchase multiple HDMI cables in order to keep up with the demand in your home. After all, HDMI cables are not just for gaming but can be used for media, entertainment, and home theater systems. The great thing about shopping for gaming 4K cables with PrimeCables is that you have so many different options when it comes to the construction, the length, and the look, it’s no struggle to find what you’re looking for. Strong and flexible, weave your HDMI cable in and out of tight spots as needed.

 

Shop PrimeCables this June and celebrate our 2019 birthday sale with HDMI cables, audio-video cables, and more.

What is HDMI and How Many HDMI Ports do you Need on your HDTV

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Buying a new TV for your home is going to present you with a lot of different port possibilities. Inarguably, the most important of these is your HDMI otherwise known as ‘high definition multimedia interface’. HDMI consumer technology is one of the most advanced and most popular in the marketplace today. Transfer high quality video and audio, HDMI can be held up as one of the best cables for a wide range of different applications. So as you search out a flat-screen, the question then becomes, how many HDMI ports do you need?

 

There is no single number to give in response which could be considered the ‘right answer’. It depends on how many devices you have to hook up to your home entertainment system. Things like satellite or cable TV boxes, DVD/Blu-ray players, smart TV boxes, and gaming consoles all connect via HDMI. Ideally, a TV is going to have enough HDMI ports to accommodate all of the devices you intend to use on a regular basis. For this reason, you need to know how many HDMI ports you have to have before you make a final purchase on any HDTV.

 

The vast majority of TVs out there have a minimum of two HDMI ports. Unfortunately, devices manufactured with HDMI connection is growing. Thereby, two HDMI ports are next to nothing. Assuming one of your connections is HDMI ARC however, that’s excellent because this is a connection type supporting downward and upward transfer of audio signals. You can send and receive audio through an HDMI ARC connection like this. Therefore, through a port like this, connect your Bluetooth soundbar and then you can connect a device like your game console through your soundbar.

 

The best HDMI port setup is going to be three or more. That gives you maximum flexibility with devices to connect and the HDMI cables you need. If you don’t have a smart TV box or a game console however, you may be able to get by with two. If your TV only has a single HDMI port or two HDMI ports, there’s nothing wrong with that if it works for your home entertainment system. Keep in mind, PrimeCables only has several splitters, switches, and hubs which can increase your number of HDMI ports in a heartbeat. So all in all, you’re never tied into a finite amount HDMI ports in any case.

 

Shop the best HDMI cables, splitters, switches, and hubs at PrimeCables, and receive fast, free shipping to anywhere in Canada on all orders above $49!

HDMI or DisplayPort, Which is Better for my Computer Monitor – read here!

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HDMI and DisplayPort both have their advantages. Which should you use to hook up your computer to your monitor – well, the answer lies in what type of monitor you have and how you plan on using it.

 

Whether you already have a computer monitor set up or are considering buying a new one, the ports you have are the ports you have and that’s pretty permanent. Take a look behind your monitor and computer, and see what you’re working with. You may have DisplayPort or HDMI depending. Although there are PrimeCables adapters which can be purchased to modify the ports you have, all in all, you’re going to be working with whatever you got going on already.

 

As you can imagine, different ports carry with them different capabilities. Gaming monitors typically carry with them at least two different port types – HDMI and DisplayPort.

 

HDMI cables are one of the most popular consumer cables available, used on TVs of all varieties. Achieve high-definition video and audio in a single cable. There are multiple versions of HDMI cables available – such as HDMI 1.4, HDMI 2.0, and HDMI 2.1. The differences between them are admittedly minimal however they do count. The great thing about HDMI ports is that they incorporate FreeSync technology usually which reduces and eliminates screen tearing in games by matching the monitor’s refresh rate to your video card’s frame rate.

 

DisplayPort is similar to HDMI however DisplayPort is more common to PCs than TVs. Using DisplayPort, you get high-definition video and audio just like HDMI and also come in different standards – DisplayPort 1.2, DisplayPort 1.3, and DisplayPort 1.4. Although some have the perception that HDMI is better than DisplayPort cables, it is the latte which is featured on some of Canada’s best computer monitors. DisplayPort also carries FreeSync technology and can also be used to split a signal across multiple monitors – something which multiple HDMI ports would be required to achieve.

 

So which one you choose depends on you. HDMI and DisplayPort are very much equal. DisplayPort carries a little more versatility to it however HDMI is a little easier to use. Oftentimes, available ports will make the decision for you on which to use.

 

PrimeCables has DisplayPort cables, HDMI cables, computer monitor cables, and much more available on-sale. If you don’t have the right ports on your computer and devices, consider browsing some of our adapters which are equipped with the right technology to instantly convert your ports into something more accommodating. Shop with Canada’s own PrimeCables today.

Top 5 HDMI Cables to Buy this Christmas on-sale to Connect your Devices

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This year on Christmas sale we’ve got more than a dozen high quality, heavy duty HDMI cables available. Browse your favourite types and sizes, mix and match, and choose what suits your needs best. To make things that much simpler, here are the top 5 HDMI cables you can buy this December on Christmas sale to connect all your devices with.

 

HDMI 2.0 6 feet cables in 4K, 60 Hz – $7.99

 

The most popular HDMI cable in the PrimeCables catalogue, this is a great cable to replace your old VGAs, DVIs, and lesser HDMIs with. Almost every device in this day and age has an HDMI connection. To maximize data transfer speeds though, you need a great quality cable to match. Not just any will work. In an era where HDMI cables are an absolute necessity for almost any consumer, if you don’t know what to buy, start here.

 

Premium HDMI 2.0 with Nylon jacket protection – $6.99

 

See this premium HDMI 2.0 cable with the added bonus of having a Nylon wrapped jacket as protection. Zinc-alloy and gold-plated, these cables are compatible with all HDMI devices with strong resolution support, amazing audio support, heavy duty construction, and at an appropriate length. If you’re searching for an affordable 4K HDMI cable, this might be the best deal anywhere in Canada. Shop PrimeCables to enjoy HDMI sales like this one!

 

HDMI 2.0 cable 4K 10-feet – $7.99

4k hdmi cable from PrimeCables
4k hdmi cable from PrimeCables

Do you need a longer HDMI cable than what you got going right now – consider this longer ten feet of HDMI cable. Compatible with any Blu-ray players, TVs, media streaming boxes, gaming consoles, computers, and any HDMI device, you won’t have any trouble here.

 

HDMI 2.0 cable with Nylon jacket protection 15 feet – $8.99

 

Combine extensive Nylon protection with fifteen feet of length. PrimeCables Nylon braided HDMI cables support numerous features, contains all the latest standards, and is fully compatible with older HDMI devices as well. The fifteen feet of length is more than accommodating!

 

Premium HDMI cable 3 feet with Nylon braided protection – $5.99

 

If you need a high quality HDMI cable with a cheap price, get this Nylon braided short-length cable at a fraction of the cost you’d pay elsewhere. See design features like zinc-alloy and gold-plated connectors. The PrimeCables’ Mamba Series of HDMI cables contain some of the most acclaimed cable options in Canada for home theater use.

 

See more home theater HDMI cables on sale exclusively through PrimeCables this Christmas. Shop your favourites today and enjoy fast, free shipping to anywhere in Canada on all orders above $49.