July 02, 2025 Kordz Examines the Impact of New HDMI 2.2 Specification on the Future of High-Performance AV in Latest Mastering Connectivity Podcast 

Connectivity experts weigh in on the new 96Gbps specification, engineering challenges, expected timelines, and the importance of certification integrity as HDMI enters a new era.

June 30, 2025 — Kordz, the professional-grade connectivity brand trusted by integrators worldwide, has released a compelling new episode of its Mastering Connectivity podcast, produced in collaboration with AV Trade Talks. Titled ‘HDMI 2.2: Engineering the Future of AV Infrastructure’, this thought-provoking sixth installment of this ongoing series offers an insider’s perspective of the newly released HDMI 2.2 specification—providing essential insights for technology professionals preparing for a future defined by dramatically faster data transmission, increased complexity and more demanding performance expectations. 

Hosted by Katye McGregor Bennett, the candid conversation features James Chen, Managing Director and world-renowned HDMI expert, alongside Benjamin Yeh, Kordz Operations Director and Product Development Manager. Together, they unpack the implications of HDMI 2.2, which doubles the available data transmission rate to an unprecedented 96Gbps—paving the way for advanced applications like 8K, 16K, a new realm of immersive, interactive content and more. 

“This is not just another version update,” says Chen. “HDMI 2.2 represents a generational leap in performance. However, while the specification is now official, true implementation and certification will take some time to evolve.” 

Key discussion points in the podcast include: 

  • What’s New with HDMI 2.2: A breakdown of the move to 96Gbps, the FRL transmission method and what integrators should expect from emerging sources, cables and connectors. 
  • Implementation Challenges: Why certified Ultra 96 cables and electronics may be 12 to 24 months away, and how test centres are working to meet the new demands. 
  • Engineering Transparency: A behind-the-scenes look at the complexities of cable engineering, spec interpretation and delivering signal integrity at extreme data rates. 
  • Quality Assurance: How Kordz ensures performance and reliability through precision manufacturing and rigorous testing. 
  • Future-Ready Infrastructure: Best practices for designing today’s AV systems to accommodate tomorrow’s technologies – including redundancy, certification diligence and installation integrity. 
  • Emerging Applications: A forward-looking view of HDMI 2.2’s role in enabling high-bandwidth applications such as virtual and augmented reality, immersive entertainment, next-gen digital signage and simulation technologies. 

“We’re at a crossroads where performance, certification and transparency matter more than ever,” Yeh adds. “With HDMI 2.2, there’s no room for shortcuts—it’s about getting it right from the lab to the field.” 

Throughout the podcast, Chen and Yeh caution AV professionals to be wary of products featuring premature claims of HDMI 2.2 compatibility, to focus on infrastructure that delivers long-term value and reliability, and to follow the progression of the HDMI 2.2 standard and compliant products by visiting HDMI.org.  

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About Kordz 

Kordz is the connectivity brand for integrators, by integrators. A multi-award-winning global industry leader in professional-grade connectivity products, Kordz’ team of seasoned former integrators is on a mission to ‘Kordzify’ and optimise technology for professionals by designing, engineering and manufacturing products that deliver ease and profitability through a seamless installation experience with high performance results that today’s tech-savvy end-users expect. With a wide range of robust, fast and effective solutions backed by expert technical support, Kordz helps integrators around the world meet the evolving cabling requirements of a diverse range of residential and commercial environments. For more information about Kordz, please visit kordz.com and follow the company @kordzglobal on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.   ation about Kordz and its extensive line of cabling and connectivity solutions, please visit kordz.com.  

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