About The WireWorld Starlight 48 Fibre Optic HDMI Cable
For longer runs, from 5 metres up to a jaw dropping 30 metres, WireWorld's Fibre Optic HDMI cables are almost without parallel. They offer incredibly high audio and visual performance and some of the fastest data rates of any HDMI cables available. Naturally, being WireWorld, they are constructed to the highest level and even a cursory glance will reveal their top-shelf quality. If you want one of the best HDMI cables available, and need a seriously long run with negligible loss, WireWorld's Starlight Fibre Optic HDMI is the cable for you.
The Starlight® 48 Fibre Optic is an extended-range HDMI cable that utilizes the highest quality laser modules and driver chips to improve image quality and provide long term reliability, while supporting the 48Gbps data rate required for next generation video applications. The 8K video standard of HDMI2.1 has created the requirement for cables that support the extreme data rate of 48 Gigabits per second. Conventional copper HDMI cables are only able to support 48Gbps signals over lengths of up to five meters. Fibre optics are required to support 48Gbps over the long lengths used in many home theatre installations.
While optical cables for the previous HDMI generations have been around for years, they have the reputation of being less reliable than copper cables. Of course, that is understandable because they contain complex electronics and lasers in addition to conductors. That's also why it pays to buy an optical cable made with the best available parts and materials. Wireworld Starlight 48 fulfils the need for a fibre optic HDMI cable that provides both state-of-the-art performance and extreme reliability. To accomplish that goal, Starlight 48 utilizes world-class parts, materials and construction techniques. Starlight 48's laser modules are made by the American company II-VI, a leading supplier of lasers for the most demanding applications. Likewise, the driver chipset is produced by the German company, Silicon-Line, a leader in microchip technology. The cable's four optical fibres are of the superior OM3 laser-optimized grade. The cable structure features double-thickness shields and several high strength Kevlar fibre bundles for increased durability and freedom from interference.
With these world-class components, materials and structure, Starlight 48 provides enhanced performance and superior long-term value. Starlight 48 supports all HDMI 2.1 features and capabilities, including HDR10+, HDCP2.3, Ethernet, Enhanced ARC, Deep Color, etc. To ease installation, the durable die-cast zinc plugs feature the extremely narrow width of 18mm, so they can be pulled through common size electrical conduit. Starlight 48 is also UL-C2/FT4 rated for residential and commercial installations.
"Eye Pattern" Test: WireWorld perform an eye pattern test to determine the capability of the cable to carry the specified (as laid down by The HDMI Group, LLC) digital video signal over the length of any given HDMI cable. Whilst other brands choose to highlight favourable and selective results that only provide a partial account of compliance, WireWorld tests the entire range of HDMI cables that it manufactures.
Pro Installers: Many custom installers use Wireworld HDMI cables simply because they work in situations where others don't. Even though HDMI video is generally excellent to begin with, a faster and quieter cable can still reduce pixel noise, improving contrast, colour saturation and depth. On the other hand, HDMI audio tends to be very lossy, making the cables connecting source components to the receiver/processor the most important audio cables in the system. Therefore, we recommend upgrading the source cables as the first step to appreciating the benefits of Wireworld HDMI cables.
Quality Control: WireWorld is leading the way in verifying the quality of all its HDMI products. WireWorld's range of HDMI cables are subjected to very exacting quality control and testing procedures. Each and every cable goes through a full electrical test and visual inspection. Only the samples that meet the strict WireWorld criteria are shipped from the factory to Audio Trends.
About WireWorld
For the seriously music-obsessed, a key gateway to an expanded soundstage, where one comes within grasping distance of the creator's vision, lies in the purest and most sonically invisible of conductors being the medium between their audio setup. In the audio world, few have come close to reaching this flagstone as David Salz, Founder and CEO of Wireworld. For close to four decades, David has led a renaissance in the cabling world, completely reinventing conductor geometries in his quest for high-performance cables that boast even octave to octave tonal balance, while staying bereft of the signature house sounds that colour many a brand creation. We also support Wireworld as a premier provider of leading edge digital and analogue cable technology for home audio and video, from HDMI and USB audio to state-of-the-art high-end interconnects and speaker cables. They have earned their world-class reputation by producing high quality cables based on the use of objective perceptual testing, innovative patented designs, premium materials, and exceptional manufacturing quality.
Our Take On The WireWorld Starlight 48 Fibre Optic HDMI
The WireWorld Starlight Fibre Optic is currently one of our preferred HDMI cables where ultimate audio visual performance and maximum data rate transfer is required for sophisticated AV systems. We highly recommend it to users who require lengths in excess of 5 metres.
Main Features & Specifications
- Design: High Performance Fibre Optic HDMI cable
- Supports: HDMI 2.1 features and capabilities, including HDR10+, HDCP2.3, Ethernet, Enhanced ARC, Deep Colour, etc
- Speed: 48Gbps Ultra 8K Up to 30m
- Signal Conductors: Four
- Conductor Material: OM3 Laser-optimized fibre
- Active Components: American II-IV Lasers, Silicon-Line German chipset
- Plug Contacts: 24k gold plated
- Fire Resistance: Plenum rated UL CL2/FT4
- Available Lengths: 5, 10, 15, 20 & 30 metres
- Manufacturer's Warranty: 2 Years
Note: Main Features & Specifications Subject To Change Without Notice. E&OE.