Reddit mentions of Monoprice HDMI High Speed Active Cable - 50 Feet - Gray, 4K@60Hz, 18Gbps, HDR, 24AWG, YUV, 4:4:4, CL3 - Luxe Active Series

Here's what I've been using to sucessfully extend the distance between my computer and my vive:


     USB over Ethernet (with a 50ft cat6)
     https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B013VP3372/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

     50ft Active HDMI
     https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0186DNFLI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1


Before this I tried using a passive HDMI cable which gave me a red light and blank display on the Vive but everything showed green in SteamVR.

Not including the length between the Linkbox and the Vive, just the length between the Linkbox and my PC, I'm at 50ft (15m)! I'm using this HDMI cable, this USB<->Ethernet converter and this Ethernet cable at a total of just over $100.

Everything works great except the front camera only works when I skip the Linkbox for USB and plug my Vive's USB right into the extender. You can skip the USB for the Vive and plug it right into the USB<->Ethernet converter and still plug the Linkbox USB right into the converter and everything works great :).

The below combination works to extend where your vive plugs in by 50 ft with no added latency (i use it). I'm not sure if the 100 ft would work as well.

Cat6 Snagless Ethernet Patch Cable in Black 50 Feet

IOGEAR USB 2.0 4-Port 164' USB Extender Over

Monoprice 50 ft Luxe Series CL3 Active High Speed Premium HDMI Cable

Edit: Total price is just over $100

Great thread and thanks for sharing! I'm ordering some of what you listed.. :)

Here is what I have already purchased and am using:

Mini tripods for the base stations as I haven't set them up permanently yet:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006I1KQQI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Wireless headset so I don't have to deal with the audio cable:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ZC3S72I/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Active HDMI cable as I'm running off my PC from the bedroom in my livingroom:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0186DNFLI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Active USB 2.0 cable again as I'm running off my PC from the bedroom in my livingroom:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004PLLA9U/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I also just ordered a set of 7' tripods for mounting the base stations:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HNZJLG4/ref=od_aui_detailpages01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0186DNFLI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B013VP3372/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007NZHQDY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

There may be tutorials I don't know. It is quite simple. In my case of 50 feet length. Get those extenders, get a 50 foot HDMI (I got a monoprice one off of amazon), make or buy a 50 foot Ethernet cable.


Hook the headset into the linkbox like normal.

Connect the link box to your PC with the 50 foot HDMI.

Connect the USB that comes with the extender from the linkbox to the extender.


Connect the Ethernet cable from one (near your linkbox) extender to the other (near your PC).


Connect the extender near your PC to your PC using the cable that comes with the extender.


You will need power for the extender by the linkbox, which comes with the extender.


That's about it.

Monoprice Luxe Series Active High Speed HDMI Cable, 4K @ 60Hz, 18Gbps, 24AWG, YUV 4:2:0, CL3, 50ft, Gray https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0186DNFLI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_aUH-BbNSDVFGK

Running balanced cables for audio can get you more distance than you need. You can run usb over network cables with inexpensive adapters. Not super familiar with video cable lengths though. If you're just doing audio editing, keep your interface in the same room with the pc and run balanced audio to your speakers at your work station. there should be no latency. For video, I've had success with THESE 50' active hdmi cables for running to a monitor in a similar situation.

I've been using Monoprice Luxe Series 50ft active HDMI cable for 3 months now. Works perfectly on multiple systems.

http://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-Active-Speed-Premium-Cable/dp/B0186DNFLI?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00

This one is certified at 18Gbp up to 50 feet, which will handle any device. If you need more than 50 feet, it gets a little more complicated.

For USB, any usb over ethernet adapters should work.

You might need an active active cable to push above 15-20 feet, they are pretty pricey but should do the trick for you.

Something like this : https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-Active-Speed-Premium-Cable/dp/B0186DNFLI

I have a 980ti with the following connected:

2 monitors using displayport to HDMI cables (displayport side of cable connected to video card and HDMI side connected to monitors):
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004C9QST2/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1


1 monitor using regular old DVI cable

Vive connected with 50' "ACTIVE" HDMI cable going directly from video card into Vive breaker box
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0186DNFLI/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
(these will only work when plugged in one way, like one side is input the other side is output so if it doesn't work turn the wire around)

1 TV connected with displayport adapter connected to video card, with another 50' HDMI cable (just regular one, doesn't have to be expensive active one). This is the displayport adapter:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B012QORADW/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I use this 50ft HDMI cable

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0186DNFLI/ref=ya_aw_od_pi?ie=UTF8&psc=1

And this 50ft USB cable

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0040IG1A6/ref=ya_aw_od_pi?ie=UTF8&psc=1

So, have u foxed that issue? I've got this two cables and my setup does not work.
http://smile.amazon.com/Monoprice-Active-Speed-Premium-Cable/dp/B0186DNFLI?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00

http://smile.amazon.com/FLAT-Cable-HDMI-Bandwidth-Connector/dp/B00SI1J8JM?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s01

I have a different USB 3.0 50 ft and a different HDMI 50 ft from amazon and they work fine.
HDMI - http://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-Active-Speed-Premium-Cable/dp/B0186DNFLI?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00

USB - http://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-SuperSpeed-Female-Extension/dp/B00DMFFL2W?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00

Totally fine with this setup. Camera on, etc.

In a similar situation, I bought this 50 ft. Monoprice HDMI because it was the only one I could find that stated it was 4k @ 60 Hz. Been using it for the past 2 weeks and its pretty solid and I don't seem to be experiencing any signal degradation.

It has a disclaimer at the bottom that says any cable longer than 50 ft will be displayed at 24 hz but i don't know if that was only true for the brand or for all HDMI cables. I tried researching it but didn't really find an answer (but also wasn't really looking that hard either)

Depending on your layout you could try route it through a wall to decrease the distance it needs to travel.