With any sort of specialty hobby, you’ve got enthusiasts. Some of those folks will spend massive amounts of money for the best equipment they can get. There are more than a few companies who are eager and willing to take advantage of that.
Case in point: AudioQuest makes a “high end” HDMI cable that runs $1650.99. I’ve no clue what advantage you get for that kind of scratch. Neither does anyone else, and the reviews have subsequently taken on a David Hasselhoff vibe.
What’s great about it: Color matched my shag carpet and futon, allowed me to see further past the visible light spectrum.
What’s not so great: Went blind, girlfriend captured by winged livestock, may have unleashed Armageddon.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
The truth of the matter is, there’s no reason to buy this instead of an off-the-shelf $30 cable.