Can HDMI cables be spliced

[cone]

Hi all , I'm about to buy a HD tv and will need to run an HDMI cable from my amp , my problem is the conduit in the wall will not allow an hdmi cble to pass through , so is it possible to get connectors or cut/rejoin one . Cheers in advance for any help . Rich

[cjs]

It is not easy, but can be done, just cut the end off leaving enough spare cable, I solder the cores back together and use some sleeving over the joints.

You'll soon find out if you have been successful.

Alternatively you can use CAT 5 cable and some send receive/boxes, this will be more expensive.

[Plotloss]

cjs said:

Alternatively you can use CAT 5 cable and some send receive/boxes, this will be more expensive.

But has an almost infinitely higher chance of working

[headcase]

Yup, done it several times normally after some numptie lifted the TV off the wall without unplugging it first and snapping the end off. As long as you meter out your connections carefully and do a neat job it will work fine. The longest cable I have done it with was 15m and it worked a treat.
If you wanna be posh you can go for something like this http://cpc.farnell.com/ikon/ep-hdmi50-st/module-hd...

Edited by headcase on Tuesday 30th November 21:02

[cone]

Cheers guys , the wallplate may be the best answer , I'd had a quick search but came up ziltch .