Component switch box
Ethancf
Posts: 458
Hey guys,
I need a recommendation. My Mits HDTV is about 4 years old and it only it has 3 component input jacks that will do 480p and only 1 will do up to 1080i. I have my Sony NS999ES DVD player hooked up to one input as of course it will only do up to 480p and my Hi Def Sat receiver hooked up the the single port that will do up to 1080i to get the benefit of HDTV.
Here's my dilema: I want to buy an XBOX 360 and get the whole HD experience with it as well. I don't want to have to pull out my tv and manually disconnect my satellite receiver cables and connect my 360 cables every time. Is there an external component switchbox that I can buy that will allow me to switch between my two 1080i devices with the one input? If so, what do you all recommend?
I need a recommendation. My Mits HDTV is about 4 years old and it only it has 3 component input jacks that will do 480p and only 1 will do up to 1080i. I have my Sony NS999ES DVD player hooked up to one input as of course it will only do up to 480p and my Hi Def Sat receiver hooked up the the single port that will do up to 1080i to get the benefit of HDTV.
Here's my dilema: I want to buy an XBOX 360 and get the whole HD experience with it as well. I don't want to have to pull out my tv and manually disconnect my satellite receiver cables and connect my 360 cables every time. Is there an external component switchbox that I can buy that will allow me to switch between my two 1080i devices with the one input? If so, what do you all recommend?
THE SYSTEM
Polk Audio LSi25 Mains
Polk LSiF/X Surrounds
Polk Audio LSiC Center
Definitive Technology PowerField 1800 Subwoofer
Parasound Classic 7100 Pre/Pro
Parasound 2205A Amplifier
Pioneer Elite BDP-05FD Blu-ray Player
Monster HTS 2600
Microsoft XBox 360
Samsung PN64D550 64" Plasma
Polk Audio LSi25 Mains
Polk LSiF/X Surrounds
Polk Audio LSiC Center
Definitive Technology PowerField 1800 Subwoofer
Parasound Classic 7100 Pre/Pro
Parasound 2205A Amplifier
Pioneer Elite BDP-05FD Blu-ray Player
Monster HTS 2600
Microsoft XBox 360
Samsung PN64D550 64" Plasma
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I take it your pre/pro doesn't have comp vid switching?Never kick a fresh **** on a hot day.
Home Setup: Sony VPL-VW85 Projo, 92" Stewart Firehawk, Pioneer Elite SC-65, PS3, RTi12 fronts, CSi5, FXi6 rears, RTi6 surround backs, RTi4 height, MFW-15 Subwoofer.
Car Setup: OEM Radio, RF 360.2v2, Polk SR6500 quad amped off 4 Xtant 1.1 100w mono amps, Xtant 6.1 to run an eD 13av.2, all Stinger wiring and Raammat deadener. -
Unfortunately no.THE SYSTEM
Polk Audio LSi25 Mains
Polk LSiF/X Surrounds
Polk Audio LSiC Center
Definitive Technology PowerField 1800 Subwoofer
Parasound Classic 7100 Pre/Pro
Parasound 2205A Amplifier
Pioneer Elite BDP-05FD Blu-ray Player
Monster HTS 2600
Microsoft XBox 360
Samsung PN64D550 64" Plasma -
Back when I was looking for one to switch between XBOX, PS2, and Gamecube the highest recommended one for a great price was a AV switcher from Radio Shack that was $20. Just a basic AV switcher that didn't need to be plugged in, works great for me and it doesn't take up to much space. I am not sure how well this would work with HD, but if I recall correctly there was no bandwidth issue with this unit.
Jared -
http://www.digitalconnection.com/Products/Video/1154A.asp
If I had to buy one I think the Audio Authority 1154 would be it. There are several places that sell this online... usually around 170 180 or so. 4 inputs, auto detection. Seems pretty nice but I haven't used it myself.
