The HDMI cable is the newest and best digital video connection on the market. HDMI is the only cable that can transfer uncompressed high-definition video and multi channel digital audio in resolutions higher than 1080p. These high speed HDMI cables are convenient because they will allow the transfer of digital audio and video in a single cable, permitting a less confusing mess of wires and a cleaner entertainment center. They are backward compatible to all previous versions. Moreover you will get HDMI and Ethernet cable within one cable. It is CL2 rated HDMI cable. Gold-plated HDMI cables are of a higher grade, and they are better and larger conductors.