Hdmi

Meechsterlee
Meechsterlee Posts: 73
edited February 2007 in Electronics
Hello everyone. I purchased a new display a couple of weeks ago...DirecTV is coming next Monday to swap my dish and deliver a HD STB.

Is HDMI the only choice I have to get the most out of my display? If I use this cable, it is only to obtain the best picture I can get...my A/V receiver does not support HDMI so I will have to obtain my digital audio signal from an optical cable.

Do I toss out 80 bucks on HDMI or do I just use the way overpriced component video cables that I have right now?

Thanks for any help on the issue.
SAMSUNG HL-S42 DLP
harman/kardon AVR225
SONY PS3
polkaudio RTi8's
" CSi3
" RTi6's
Velodyne VRP1000
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  • lomic
    lomic Posts: 407
    edited February 2007
    In theory, component can offer a picture that is close enough to HDMI that you probably won't see a difference at sitting distance. However, most companies these days skimp on their DACs for their component output stage because they can.

    Still, if you want HDMI for the mental sake of having the best connection, you don't have to spend $80 on a mon$ter cable, head over the Blue Jeans Cable or some other e-tailer and pick one up for around $20.
    Dodd Audio ELP [ Tubes ] // Harman Kardon AVR330 // Parasound HCA-1203A // Denon DVD-2900
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  • MikeC78
    MikeC78 Posts: 2,315
    edited February 2007
    monoprice
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  • roscoe1972
    roscoe1972 Posts: 27
    edited February 2007
    I notice a difference in picture on my DTV hr20 between Component and HDMI. HDMI is better.
    Harman Kardon 245
    Polk CSi30
    Polk RTi6
    Polk RTi4 (2)
    Polk R150 (2)
    Infinity Entra Three (2)
    JBL PB10 Sub
    JBL 500 (2)
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  • cheddar
    cheddar Posts: 2,390
    edited February 2007
    Got this seller from another post. My one transaction with them was smooth. They respond well to email.

    http://www.ehdmi.com/

    And an hdmi manual switch for $29.06, their cables are even cheaper, can't beat that :).

    Edit: Just checked monoprice.com. I guess you can beat that. I don't have any experience with them tho'...
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  • Meechsterlee
    Meechsterlee Posts: 73
    edited February 2007
    Thanks for the advise, folks. Have a smooth week!
    SAMSUNG HL-S42 DLP
    harman/kardon AVR225
    SONY PS3
    polkaudio RTi8's
    " CSi3
    " RTi6's
    Velodyne VRP1000
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  • MikeC78
    MikeC78 Posts: 2,315
    edited February 2007
    cheddar wrote:
    Got this seller from another post. My one transaction with them was smooth. They respond well to email.

    http://www.ehdmi.com/

    And an hdmi manual switch for $29.06, their cables are even cheaper, can't beat that :).

    Edit: Just checked monoprice.com. I guess you can beat that. I don't have any experience with them tho'...

    Monoprice is one of the best etailers I ever dealt with! I'd never hesitate to buy from them, good quality cables with good prices.

    Mike
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited February 2007
    FWIW, I bought a set of Phillips component cables (6') from Wally world, $18. The picture thru them is beautiful. I also bought aan HDMI, 4' cable from Blue Jeans cable, $39. Nice cable as well.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • jmwest1970
    jmwest1970 Posts: 846
    edited February 2007
    steveinaz wrote:
    FWIW, I bought a set of Phillips component cables (6') from Wally world, $18. The picture thru them is beautiful. I also bought aan HDMI, 4' cable from Blue Jeans cable, $39. Nice cable as well.

    Wally World has the Phillips HDMI for $37 as well. I don't know if it's the same quality, but it sure looks purty with those gold ends. :D
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