--- title: Reaching New Heights with HDBaseT | Cables description: Cables | --- [![logo.png](https://blog.hdbaset.org/hs-fs/file-631451181-png/images/logo.png?width=221&height=55&name=logo.png "logo.png")](http://www.hdbaset.org) [![](https://blog.hdbaset.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog-banner-new2.jpg?width=936&height=236&name=Blog-banner-new2.jpg "Blog-banner-new2.jpg")](https://blog.hdbaset.org/) ## [You Can’t Judge a Cable by its Cover](https://blog.hdbaset.org/blog/space-holder-for-cable-safety) Feb 28, 2017 11:48:30 AM [0 Comments](https://blog.hdbaset.org/blog/space-holder-for-cable-safety#comments-listing) [![](https://blog.hdbaset.org/hubfs/Stock%20images/Electrician%20cutting%20wires%20against%20black.jpeg)](https://blog.hdbaset.org/blog/space-holder-for-cable-safety) When in the market for a new cable, it is important to remember that not all cables are created equal. With such a wealth of cable manufacturers and cable brands, how is one to differentiate between varying levels of quality, or to identify official cables that will keep your installation safe. You can start by learning about the origin of the cable. Who is the manufacturer? Is this manufacturer committed to quality protocols and standards? Does the manufacturer adhere to safety requirements? [*Continue Reading →*](https://blog.hdbaset.org/blog/space-holder-for-cable-safety) Topics: [Cables](https://blog.hdbaset.org/blog/topic/cables), [UL](https://blog.hdbaset.org/blog/topic/ul) [All posts](https://blog.hdbaset.org/blog/all) [![logo.png](https://blog.hdbaset.org/hs-fs/file-631451181-png/images/logo.png?width=221&height=55&name=logo.png "logo.png")](http://www.hdbaset.org) ### Subscribe to our Blog ### Follow Us ### The HDBaseT Blog The official HDBaseT Alliance Blog – Your ONE connection to HDBaseT news and developments. Founded by LG Electronics, Samsung Electronics, Sony Pictures Entertainment and Valens, HDBaseT Alliance is comprised of leading cross-industry companies formed to promote and standardize HDBaseT™ technology for whole-home and commercial distribution of uncompressed HD multimedia content. The cornerstone of HDBaseT technology is 5Play™, a feature set that converges uncompressed full HD video, audio, 100BaseT Ethernet, power over cable and various control signals through a single LAN cable. Members supporting HDBaseT technology play a pivotal role in defining the future of multimedia transmission and data communication in the consumer electronics and content provider industries. ### Recent Posts ### HDBaseT Alliance Youtube channel: ### Tags - [Automotive (10)](https://blog.hdbaset.org/blog/topic/automotive) - [Events (3)](https://blog.hdbaset.org/blog/topic/events) - [HDBaseT World Congress (3)](https://blog.hdbaset.org/blog/topic/hdbaset-world-congress) - [4K 444 (2)](https://blog.hdbaset.org/blog/topic/4k-444) - [Cyberattack (2)](https://blog.hdbaset.org/blog/topic/cyberattack) - [Cybersecurity (2)](https://blog.hdbaset.org/blog/topic/cybersecurity) - [ISE (2)](https://blog.hdbaset.org/blog/topic/ise) - [Medical (2)](https://blog.hdbaset.org/blog/topic/medical) - [advoli (2)](https://blog.hdbaset.org/blog/topic/advoli) - [AJA (1)](https://blog.hdbaset.org/blog/topic/aja) - [ATEN (1)](https://blog.hdbaset.org/blog/topic/aten) - [AV (1)](https://blog.hdbaset.org/blog/topic/av) - [Awards (1)](https://blog.hdbaset.org/blog/topic/awards) - [Cables (1)](https://blog.hdbaset.org/blog/topic/cables) - [Certified Products (1)](https://blog.hdbaset.org/blog/topic/certified-products) - [Connected Car (1)](https://blog.hdbaset.org/blog/topic/connected-car) - [Cyber Threat (1)](https://blog.hdbaset.org/blog/topic/cyber-threat) - [Healthcare (1)](https://blog.hdbaset.org/blog/topic/healthcare) - [IEEE (1)](https://blog.hdbaset.org/blog/topic/ieee) - [ISE2016 (1)](https://blog.hdbaset.org/blog/topic/ise2016) - [Interoperability (1)](https://blog.hdbaset.org/blog/topic/interoperability) - [Logitech (1)](https://blog.hdbaset.org/blog/topic/logitech) - [NDS (1)](https://blog.hdbaset.org/blog/topic/nds) - [Networking (1)](https://blog.hdbaset.org/blog/topic/networking) - [Plugfest (1)](https://blog.hdbaset.org/blog/topic/plugfest) - [RovoCam (1)](https://blog.hdbaset.org/blog/topic/rovocam) - [SILORA (1)](https://blog.hdbaset.org/blog/topic/silora) - [ScalerOR (1)](https://blog.hdbaset.org/blog/topic/scaleror) - [UL (1)](https://blog.hdbaset.org/blog/topic/ul) - [Virtual reality (1)](https://blog.hdbaset.org/blog/topic/virtual-reality) see all [Tweets by HDBaseT](https://twitter.com/HDBaseT)