ConnectionLAB HDMI Matrix 4-4 Switch

We enlarged our collection of accessories and HDMI products with another one from ConnectionLAB. This time it is Matrix 4-4 Switch:

We've ordered it via http://www.connectionlab.co.uk shop, as usual, because to our surprise it's hard to find it at stores and ConnectionLAB website seems to be the only place you can find it. Is it a luxury good then? Who knows! We use their cables HDMI, wall plate, optical cables, so this time we bought a switch to mount a real home theatre.

First of all, the look: massive and very solid. Made of plastic but not light and trashy, heavy thing, elegant and simple. What to want more from a HDMI switch.  The pilot is very simplistic too. Not too flashy, weirdly looking as it happens.

As the producer description of the product says:

• Support HDMI resolution:1080P/1080i/720P/576P/480P/576i/480i
• Support video color format: Deepcolor 24 bit / 36 bit
• Support audio format: LPCM/Dolby-AC3/DTS7.1/DSD
• Data transfer speed: 10.2 Gbps
• Input Video signal: 5.0Volts P-P
• Max working current: 3200mA
• Power adapter supply: DV 5V, 4A
• Power adapter format: Input AC(50Hz. 60Hz) 100-240V; Output DV 5V
• Operating Temperature range: -5 to+55oC (5 to 131oF)
• Operating Humidity range: 5 to90%RH (No Condensation)
• HDMI output cable lenght: ≤ 15m (24AWG)
• HDMI Version: 1.3
• HDCP Version: HDCP 1.2

The switch woks very well. The parameters are just like we needed them to be. We have 4-4 switch but I've seen they have other types in their offer so you might check their website to see if you need anything more or less. You may also say that there is not much you can demand from a HDMI switch. Well, indeed. All it has to do is to keep the plugs connected but we value things that are nicely designed in addition to that.

I believe it will work for a long time for us. There were literary no problems whatsoever, but if anything breaks this flawless impression, we'll be the first to let you know!

ConnectionLAB GSP-01 Home Theatre Wall Plate 9.2

After trying ConnectionLAB HDMI cables and our extremely positive impressions we decided to purchase their Home Theatre Wall Plate 9.2.

As you can see it is designed for connecting 9 loudspeakers, plus two subwoofers. The package we get includes a front a with sockets, flush wall socket and a set of 4 screws. The front panel is 145 X 145 mm big, white in colour with massive gold-plated speaker sockets, which we believe will work well and look good too. To be honest it looks good, it is not too bulky or flashy but solid and modern in look. This time look is especially important because it is a piece of equipment visible on your wall. And it does not look bad at all.

Who needs wall plates at home? Well, everyone who wants to keep at least a little bit of order around and would like to enjoy neat space in the room.  If you plan to have a home theatre at home, the wall plates are simply a necessity. Home Theatre is a pretty complicated system which requires many wirings and components which often get tangled and does not make enjoying your home theatre easy and comfortable at all. If you want to keep it clean, you use wall plates, we hope it is clear. ConnectionLAB GSP-01 wall plates 9.2. are cool not only because of its look but also being really functional.  9 loudspeakers is a nice home theater, plus you can plug in 2 active subwoofers. If it is too much for you, the producer offers the wall plates in smaller sizes too. What is important: we haven’t come across any problems with the signal. The vision and sound were as perfect as expected too. The set is easy to install. So if you are to install home theatre at your place – we totally recommend ConnectionLAB product again.