The new HDMI 1.3 spec doubles the bandwidth of the original HDMI standard and has opened the door for a host of potential new advancements in home theater audio/video performance. New features such "Deep Color", higher color gamut, and high resolution, multi-channel audio formats like Dolby True HD and DTS-HD Master Audio will make higher bandwidth demands than ever before. Equipment manufacturers are bringing out new devices to take advantage of these new features. Category 2 testing ensures that the standard set by these new requirements are adhered to. Be ready for what the future has in store with STSI's HDMI 1.3a, Category 2 certified cables. These cables have been designed to meet the high bandwidth performance standards set by HDMI 1.3a and have passed stringent Category 2 testing. These cables are constructed to the highest quality with full triple layer shielding from end to end, strong, solid wire welds and the highest quality materials including high purity copper, gold plated connectors, and tin plated conduits.