05-03-11: Buconero117Umm, you left out the part that it is possible to exceed a standard, that a standard does not imply perfection, but rather, sets an acceptable level of performance for the majority of consumers.
HDMI is defined by standards, e. g. EEEI. So, if it called HDMI, it should meet those standards, regardless who makes it. Are there defective cables out there? Sure. Are there people making HDMI that do not meet the standard? Sure. So, if it a true HDMI cable, there is not difference.
Given that this is Audiogon, we're generally not satisfied with the same level of performance acceptable to the majority of consumers.