would 50ft hdmi in wall be ok or should i use component cable or both vendor said hdmi in wall thicker cable?

Question

this is for surround sound equip. in closet.

Answer 1

Sirboxx is right .. I'd just add that a) bluejean cables bonded twisted pair HDMI cable is probably the only (or one of very few) HDMI cables that will work at 50' (for 1080p), and b) component is actually a superior cable for distance, BUT it is often 'crippled' because of HDCP so that high definition signals are downsampled to a lower resolution.

You don't actually state you are using HD, but even if you aren't now, if you are putting the cable in the wall you would be wise to assume you will use it at some point in the next few years, and plan accordingly.

Answer 2

HDMI has some problems with lengths of wires over 15 ft (3 Meteres). They found that thicker internal wires allowed them to go farther and more inner-wire insulation also helped.

One of my favorite custom cable sites uses Belden wires and claim they can create a HDMI cable that works out to 125 feet. This stuff is also rated for in-wall use. (I have a 12 ft cable from them.)

To be honest - I have both HDMI and Component running to my TV. Some of my devices are not 'playing well' with my HDMI switch so I have to use Component.