What type of audio/video connection for HT?

dragon1952
dragon1952 Posts: 4,907
edited April 2007 in Electronics
Just curious as to what others are using in their HDTV surround sound setups.
I've got an older Pioneer Elite AVR I was planning on using but I don't even think it has component video. So, what are y'all using? Component video, HDMI, or? Anyone have any comments on either?
2 channel - Willsenton R8 tube integrated, Holo Audio Spring 3 KTE DAC, audio optimized NUC7i5, Windows 10 Pro/JRiver MC29/Fidelizer Plus 8.7 w/LPS and external SSD drive, PS Audio PerfectWave P3 regenerator, KEF R3 speakers, Rythmik F12SE subwoofer, Audioquest Diamond USB cable, Gabriel Gold IC's, Morrow Audio SP5 speaker cables. Computer - Windows 10/JRiver, Schiit Magni 3+/Modi 3+, Fostex PMO.4n monitors, Sennheiser HD600 headphones
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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited April 2007
    Component video. (if I get a new player soon though, I may switch to HDMI) either way it is straight from the player to the TV -

    The only thing video wise that connects my Pre/Pro to my TV is a composite video cable for an old VCR that I have (and for setup of the pre/pro).

    Audio over HDMI may become important to me at some point in the future, but it is not a big deal to me right now. (since I do have any HD-DVD or BlueRay sources right now)
    Mains.............Polk LSi15 (Cherry)
    Center............Polk LSiC (Crossover upgraded)
    Surrounds.......Polk LSi7 (Gloss Black - wood sides removed and crossovers upgraded)
    Subwoofers.....SVS 25-31 CS+ and PC+ (both 20hz tune)
    Pre\Pro...........NAD T163 (Modded with LM4562 opamps)
    Amplifier.........Cinepro 3k6 (6-channel, 500wpc@4ohms)
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  • MSALLA
    MSALLA Posts: 1,602
    edited April 2007
    I have my video direct from the set top box to the tv via component.DVD player is also component due to the fact that it dose not have HDMI.
    Michael


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    Yamaha RX-V2500
    (2) Outlaw 200
    Adcom GFA 555
    Sony BDP300
    Denon 2900 DVD
    Lsi9's mains
    Lsi7's rear
    Lsic center
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  • 66chevyIISS
    66chevyIISS Posts: 857
    edited April 2007
    DVD - HDMI
    digital cable - component
    ps2 - component
    My Home Theater (WIP):
    Panasonic AE900 Projector - 126" screen, XBOX 360, Pioneer BDP-320 Bluray
    Receiver: Denon AVR-1905
    Fronts: RTi6's, Center: CSi5, Surrounds: RTi4, Rears: Denon
    Dual Subs: PSW202, and behind the couch Denon 8"
    My showcase link:
    Media Room pics
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  • LuSh
    LuSh Posts: 887
    edited April 2007
    I use component video from my HD Box into my receiver which is then upconverted and scaled to 720p via HDMI output. My DVD player is HDMI into the AVR. It was a great help mounting my flat panel when I only had to run one wire through the wall.
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  • dragon1952
    dragon1952 Posts: 4,907
    edited April 2007
    So do most of you go directly from source to TV for video connections and then from source to AVR for sound?
    2 channel - Willsenton R8 tube integrated, Holo Audio Spring 3 KTE DAC, audio optimized NUC7i5, Windows 10 Pro/JRiver MC29/Fidelizer Plus 8.7 w/LPS and external SSD drive, PS Audio PerfectWave P3 regenerator, KEF R3 speakers, Rythmik F12SE subwoofer, Audioquest Diamond USB cable, Gabriel Gold IC's, Morrow Audio SP5 speaker cables. Computer - Windows 10/JRiver, Schiit Magni 3+/Modi 3+, Fostex PMO.4n monitors, Sennheiser HD600 headphones
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  • 66chevyIISS
    66chevyIISS Posts: 857
    edited April 2007
    that's what I do. Mainly because my AVR only has S-video switching lol.
    My Home Theater (WIP):
    Panasonic AE900 Projector - 126" screen, XBOX 360, Pioneer BDP-320 Bluray
    Receiver: Denon AVR-1905
    Fronts: RTi6's, Center: CSi5, Surrounds: RTi4, Rears: Denon
    Dual Subs: PSW202, and behind the couch Denon 8"
    My showcase link:
    Media Room pics
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  • dragon1952
    dragon1952 Posts: 4,907
    edited April 2007
    So if you go HDMI for DVD it's just for the video?
    2 channel - Willsenton R8 tube integrated, Holo Audio Spring 3 KTE DAC, audio optimized NUC7i5, Windows 10 Pro/JRiver MC29/Fidelizer Plus 8.7 w/LPS and external SSD drive, PS Audio PerfectWave P3 regenerator, KEF R3 speakers, Rythmik F12SE subwoofer, Audioquest Diamond USB cable, Gabriel Gold IC's, Morrow Audio SP5 speaker cables. Computer - Windows 10/JRiver, Schiit Magni 3+/Modi 3+, Fostex PMO.4n monitors, Sennheiser HD600 headphones
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  • 66chevyIISS
    66chevyIISS Posts: 857
    edited April 2007
    yeah, hdmi to the projector/TV and Optical to avr for sound
    My Home Theater (WIP):
    Panasonic AE900 Projector - 126" screen, XBOX 360, Pioneer BDP-320 Bluray
    Receiver: Denon AVR-1905
    Fronts: RTi6's, Center: CSi5, Surrounds: RTi4, Rears: Denon
    Dual Subs: PSW202, and behind the couch Denon 8"
    My showcase link:
    Media Room pics
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  • dragon1952
    dragon1952 Posts: 4,907
    edited April 2007
    Cool...I guess you don't really need all that **** on the AVR then. I'd really like to use my old Pioneer Elite VSX-07TX even though it's a bit antiquated. I'm just a bit out of touch on all this newer technology. Thanks for all the replies.
    2 channel - Willsenton R8 tube integrated, Holo Audio Spring 3 KTE DAC, audio optimized NUC7i5, Windows 10 Pro/JRiver MC29/Fidelizer Plus 8.7 w/LPS and external SSD drive, PS Audio PerfectWave P3 regenerator, KEF R3 speakers, Rythmik F12SE subwoofer, Audioquest Diamond USB cable, Gabriel Gold IC's, Morrow Audio SP5 speaker cables. Computer - Windows 10/JRiver, Schiit Magni 3+/Modi 3+, Fostex PMO.4n monitors, Sennheiser HD600 headphones
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited April 2007
    HDMI from DirecTV HD TiVo to Plasma, optical to AVR :)

    Speakers
    Carver Amazing Fronts
    CS400i Center
    RT800i's Rears
    Sub Paradigm Servo 15

    Electronics
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
    Parasound Halo A23
    Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
    Pioneer 79Avi DVD
    Sony CX400 CD changer
    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


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  • MikeC78
    MikeC78 Posts: 2,315
    edited April 2007
    McLoki wrote: »
    Component video. (if I get a new player soon though, I may switch to HDMI) either way it is straight from the player to the TV -

    The only thing video wise that connects my Pre/Pro to my TV is a composite video cable for an old VCR that I have (and for setup of the pre/pro).

    Audio over HDMI may become important to me at some point in the future, but it is not a big deal to me right now. (since I do have any HD-DVD or BlueRay sources right now)

    This will all change very soon!;)
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited April 2007
    component from DVD player to pre amp
    component from pre amp to TV
    from TV to my eyes
    from my eyes to my brain. :p;)
    PolkFest 2012, who's going>?
    Vancouver, Canada Sept 30th, 2012 - Madonna concert :cheesygrin:
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  • LuSh
    LuSh Posts: 887
    edited April 2007
    I can't imagine why people would want to run cables from their television and their avr, this is even more puzzling when some AVR's have better scalers then what are presently in their "up-converting" DVD players and televisions.
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited April 2007
    LuSh wrote: »
    I can't imagine why people would want to run cables from their television and their avr,



    Because it works HDMI to TV, TV wouldn't pass DD5.1 from optical out on TV to AVR. So Optical out of source to AVR works all the time, HDMI to TV works all the time.

    Speakers
    Carver Amazing Fronts
    CS400i Center
    RT800i's Rears
    Sub Paradigm Servo 15

    Electronics
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
    Parasound Halo A23
    Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
    Pioneer 79Avi DVD
    Sony CX400 CD changer
    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


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  • LuSh
    LuSh Posts: 887
    edited April 2007
    I was referring to simplifiying things with 1 HDMI to television from your AVR and having the rest of your sources connected to your receiver if possible using HDMI; less wiring, less cost in wires, one remote control.
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited April 2007
    HDMI blu-ray/hd dvd
    Xbox 360 Component
    HDMI from AVR to TV
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

    Home Theater Pics in the Showcase :cool:

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/view.php?userid=73580
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited April 2007
    LuSh wrote: »
    I was referring to simplifiying things with 1 HDMI to television from your AVR and having the rest of your sources connected to your receiver if possible using HDMI; less wiring, less cost in wires, one remote control.

    Ok, here's my burning question....

    No one has ever answered my question about HDMI at AVR will the menu / volume show on the screen of TV when using HDMI in / out?

    If no why would I or anyone upgrade for HDMI switching at AVR when most TV's now can switch HDMI inputs. So with a newer programmable remote one has one remote with all the switching you could ask for.

    Speakers
    Carver Amazing Fronts
    CS400i Center
    RT800i's Rears
    Sub Paradigm Servo 15

    Electronics
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
    Parasound Halo A23
    Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
    Pioneer 79Avi DVD
    Sony CX400 CD changer
    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited April 2007
    MikeC78 wrote: »
    This will all change very soon!;)

    I need a demo. I wish someone close had hd-dvd so I could see/hear it in a home environment... :D:D:D

    I really need to get over soon.... PM me with some times that are good for you.

    Michael
    Mains.............Polk LSi15 (Cherry)
    Center............Polk LSiC (Crossover upgraded)
    Surrounds.......Polk LSi7 (Gloss Black - wood sides removed and crossovers upgraded)
    Subwoofers.....SVS 25-31 CS+ and PC+ (both 20hz tune)
    Pre\Pro...........NAD T163 (Modded with LM4562 opamps)
    Amplifier.........Cinepro 3k6 (6-channel, 500wpc@4ohms)
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