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Ethereal Innovation
Since the inception of HDMI®, Ethereal by Metra Home Theater Group has been leading the march for higher quality cables and problem solving solutions to continuously offer more reliable HDMI® connectivity options.
Metra Home Theater Group’s investment and strong commitment to research and development of cutting-edge solutions has made Ethereal a pioneer in HDMI® cable technology. Metra’s engineers work directly with industry leaders to design affordable, high quality and reliable home theater products, trusted by AV professionals around the world.
Ethereal is known for providing the longest cable lengths that support 4K / HDR technology at 24Gbps.
Ethereal products are designed for custom integrators and home technology professionals. Many of the products come in simplified, resealable poly-bag packaging that allow for easy storage.
A History of “Firsts”
Metra Home Theater Group has a long history of being first to market with HDMI® solutions that deliver higher resolutions and bandwidths at record-setting lengths. With the introduction of new Velox cables in 2016, Ethereal became the first and only company to manufacture a 22 meter (72 foot) HDMI® passive cable supporting 24Gbps. Other “Metra firsts” include introducing the world’s first working 30 meter (100 foot) HDMI® 1080p system, creating the first HDMI® cable tester, the first EDID diagnostic and repair tool, the first HDMI® surge protector and many more. Overall, Metra Home Theater Group has a long history of providing first-to-market solutions for HDMI® cables and electronics, and has won several awards throughout the past two decades. Ethereal is considered by many AV professionals to be the top-of-the-line manufacturer for reliable, superior quality long-run HDMI® cables. Ethereal’s HDMI® cables and electronics are certified by DPL Labs and come with a lifetime warranty from Metra Home Theater Group.
HDMI Tools and Solutions
More and more consumer electronics products continue to emerge into the full HDMI™ digital environment. With these new HDMI™ products usability and reliability will be a challenge.
The popular belief that “digital is simply 1’s and 0’s and HDMI™ does not care about cable quality” is just not true!
The HDMI™ cable is the most sophisticated audio/video interface in the history of home electronics. And while some believe there to be litte need for higher quality cabling, testing has shown that quality counts. The internal geometry of an HDMI™ cable will determine how well and consistent the data between devices will travel. Proper two-‐way communication is critical between HDMI™ sources and without it, problems can occur.
Since the inception of HDMI™, Ethereal has been leading the march for higher quality cables and problem solving solutions to help ensure more reliable connectivity via the HDMI™ platform.
Here at Ethereal we don’t “stretch the truth” or make claims that just aren’t true. Ethereal works directly with industry leaders and designers to design affordable, high quality and reliable home theater products. So when you need real answers to real problems look to Ethereal HDMI™ solutions to help get your picture back on the screen
Independently Tested and Certified with a Lifetime Warranty
All of the 4K Ethereal HDMI® cables from Metra Home Theater Group have been approved by DPL’s New Expanded 4K Product Certification Program. Customers can rest assured that these cables will deliver the best, true 4K / HDR performance, and have been torture tested by an independent testing facility to ensure that specifications are met. All cables come with a lifetime warranty.
Award-Winning Products
Metra Home Theater Group has received numerous awards for product innovation, customer service and their educational programs. Product awards include the CE Pro BEST Awards at CEDIA, Top New Technology Awards at ISE, Tech Home Mark of Excellence Awards, TWICE and Residential Systems Best of Show, Technology Integrator Impact Awards and many more.
Helios by Metra Home Theater Group offers a broad range of retail AV products designed to provide reliable solutions for today’s 4K / HDR home theater systems. Our expertise and long history of developing home theater products with innovative and proprietary technologies has been applied to our Helios product line, so that end-users can enjoy the ultimate multimedia home theater experience.
Helios manufactures high quality products that are driven by performance, reliability and affordability. Helios HDMI® cables and AV products come in retail friendly packaging, designed with the consumer in mind.
Helios Short Distance Fiber Cables
Helios Active Fiber Light Speed HDMI® cables create a whole new level of value and performance with 24Gbps at HDMI 2.0 specifications, providing the fastest HDMI signal! These cables are designed to support 4K and HDR, and also support Ethernet over HDMI for crisp, clear picture quality.
An ultra-energy efficient Rx/Tx chipset doesn't require any added external power, allowing for a cleaner and simpler installation. A robust head shell and durable cloth braided jacket protect the cable and its built-in electronics. The gold plated connectors will remain free of oxidation and the strong braided cotton outer jacket still provides flexibility for the thin cable, making it easier to install in tight locations.
Helios AS-HDM-800 Series
Helios 800 Series HDMI® cables with ethernet offer high-speed performance at a great price, supporting 4K/HDR at 18Gbps up to 12 feet (3.6 meters). They come in a CL rated jacket to provide behind the wall installation at an economical price without compromising video and audio performance. The Helios 800 series cables have an audio return channel, support HDCP 2.2, 4K/60 and come with a lifetime warranty.
Helios 800 Series HDMI® cables with ethernet offer high-speed performance at a great price, supporting 4K/HDR at 18Gbps up to 12 feet (3.6 meters). They come in a CL rated jacket to provide behind the wall installation at an economical price without compromising video and audio performance. The Helios 800 series cables have an audio return channel, support HDCP 2.2, 4K/60 and come with a lifetime warranty.
Helios AS-HDM-2000 Series
Helios AS-HD-18 Series
Helios 18 Series HDMI® cables deliver 4K / HDR at 18Gbps for superior high definition picture and sound. They come in a CL rated jacket to provide behind the wall installation at an economical price without compromising video and audio performance. These high-speed cables fully support 4K / 60, 48 bit deep color, and are designed for high-definition connections utilizing displays with 4K/60* capability. Includes an audio return channel.
*4K/60 18Gbps applies only to cables up to 12 feet (3.6 meters) in length. Longer lengths fully support 4K/30 10.2Gbps
Adapting TV Mounts for Today’s Needs
In addition to our broad range of integration solution products, we’ve redesigned and expanded the Helios product line of TV mounts to solve the problems of today’s custom integrators.
Our revolutionary TV Audio Mounts combine an easy to install flat panel TV wall mount bracket with an integrated high performance digital audio sound system that looks as good as it sounds, with a simple one-cable connection. Our specialty mounts include the award-winning TV Tailgate Mount (TGML64) that turns any standard trailer hitch into an instant entertainment center.
We’ve also introduced handy time-saving features TV mounts compatible with both 6” and 24” center studs, for more versatile mounting solutions. Our new Full Motion In-Wall TV Mount (FM44IW) is completely recessed and features a sturdy metal box that fits between the studs, to allow for extra room for devices and wires behind the display, allowing the TV to sit flush against the wall.
