Any Polkies still use Component cable?

polkatese

Just curious to see, so I thought a random sampling of how many polkies still uses component cable connections for video, from any source(s)...

TIA

jflail2

I do. I've got an old 34" XBR tube that doesn't have HDMI inputs, so I run component from my Oppo to the tv. It's my bedroom setup (with the old monitors Lightman Russ gave me STILL in action), so I don't mind the antiquated TV.

everpress

I run component from my xbox to my HK, but only for sound. I run the HDMI from the xbox to my tv... My HK doesn't have HDMI hook ups, and I don't want my picture quality to suffer for awesome sound.

Pauly

Yes.

From Cable to TV's
From Xbox to TV

Optical for sound


Pauly

bobman1235

everpress wrote: »

I run component from my xbox to my HK, but only for sound. I run the HDMI from the xbox to my tv... My HK doesn't have HDMI hook ups, and I don't want my picture quality to suffer for awesome sound.

I'm confused, why would you run a video cable for sound? He was talking about component video, right?


I use component from my Wii, because that's the best you can get outta that thing

Zeros

I do for cable box to receiver because my receiver does not do HDMI->HDMI unconverting but will do component->HDMI upconverting.

I also use component for the Wii.

Slinger182

I run component from my DirecTV to my TV then I don't always have to use my receiver when watching TV.

skipf

Yes, due to the fact that my TV has only two HDMI inputs.

Disc Jockey

Yes, Wii, older DVD player in the bedroom, and as secondary hookups for most of my components in the ht so I can watch one source while listening to another.

packetjones

I use component on my wii as well as the xbox 360. I have the older 360 that does not have HDMI. There is another tv in the house that is connected via composite as well. It is hardly ever used and is mainly for the news at night.

MillerLiteScott

I just built a house and the AV guys always use Component RGB because it is more reliable than HDMI according to them. YMMV

everpress

bobman1235 wrote: »

I'm confused, why would you run a video cable for sound? He was talking about component video, right?

Sorry, thought we were talking about the RCA cabling that is generally grouped with two audio and one video cable. I missed that he was talking only video. Sorry about that.

heiney9

I still use a 75 ohm rca on my old CRT -LOL

vc69

MillerLiteScott wrote: »

I just built a house and the AV guys always use Component RGB because it is more reliable than HDMI according to them. YMMV

Eesh... no 1080p.

Sherardp

I have one pulled to the projector but I never use the input. Just ran it to be on the safe side.

Sherardp

MillerLiteScott wrote: »

I just built a house and the AV guys always use Component RGB because it is more reliable than HDMI according to them. YMMV

I've heard many installers doing this for the exact reason you mention. I would still have them run HDMI though. To me it's like they are taking a shortcut to avoid headaches.

vc69

Sherardp wrote: »

I've heard many installers doing this for the exact reason you mention. I would still have them run HDMI though. To me it's like they are taking a shortcut to avoid headaches.

Exactly.

concealer404

I use Component on my PS2 and my dvd player. Otherwise, no thanks.

Disc Jockey

heiney9 wrote: »

I still use a 75 ohm rca on my old CRT -LOL

Hehe. Yeah, me too. 20+ year old Sony 19". Of course, it's the only option it has.

Serendipity

Component is NOT the same as RGB. Component has 3 connectors, RGB has five.

polktiger

I still do for DVD players

vc69

Serendipity wrote: »

Component is NOT the same as RGB. Component has 3 connectors, RGB has five.

Quite right. Luminance and Chroma being the other two. But my guess is that Scott is talking about component video. Not many sources have RGB connections. Mainly older pro gear.

Jetmaker737

All component here... mainly because my old TV has no HDMI.

shack

I do. No need to go HDMI with my rig. I tried both and found no improvement with HDMI so I stick with my component cables for now. I probably won't upgrade my HT for a while either.

dkg999

I'm still trying to wear out a Denon 910 DVD player, so yes I still am using component cables.

cnh

My old cable box only had a DVI out, in order to avoid handshake issues I use component connections which are as good as HDMI for 1080i which represents most cable broadcasts at this point. I also still run an old DVD player which is hooked up via component progressive scan. Other than that, everything else is HDMI through the Onkyo 805 to the lone HDMI on the HDTV...it's an older model.

cnh

unc2701

HDMI is twitchy as all hell and doesn't play nice with distributed systems. I've got component runs for everything.

When I do my HT room, I'll probably do HDMI locally, but the installers avoid it for some very good reasons.

polkatese

Ok. Thanks for your participation guys. I have the bedroom system on component, and also the Wii (direct to the TV).

I've been cleaning up the cablings on my main system, pulled out 3 sets of components. A few years ago those cables cost $179 for 2M (6.6ft) each (Monster M1000CV):

http://www.monstercable.com/productdisplay.asp?pin=202

I am glad that my snake pit behind the gears is a lot less crowded

Now the question is what do I do with these spares?

Zeros

I think it's obvious: karma them!

cstmar01

sell or karma them. Hell I still use them a bit as I ran out of imputs for awhile on my AVR. I also use them in my bedroom setup because it doesn't take HDMI.

Toxis

I LOVE component video. On my 32" LCD (1080p and all), I only run component. Tivo box and my Sony BluRay (BD-PS300) look considerably better on 1080i component over HDMI. If the lady of the house who watches SD over HD as she just doesn't care can see a difference between it, then clearly component is better IMO. Analog > Digital in warmth and contrast. I prefer a warm, colorful picture than something over digitized. As an audio forum, I will always choose analog over digital for sound as well. If a BluRay or DVD/SACD player has multi out, I'll use that over HDMI to a receiver. The only HDMI in my house is for my PS3 to the Projector as it's a PS3 and won't output 1080p over comp (unfortunately).

MillerLiteScott wrote: »

I just built a house and the AV guys always use Component RGB because it is more reliable than HDMI according to them. YMMV

YMMV? It doesn't matter where you live, HDMI can and will have issues depending on the gear. There's always a large margin for error when you get into anything HDCP and the digital handshake. I personally hate HDMI with a passion! Especially being in the install field and getting all the phone calls with the errors.

everpress wrote: »

Sorry, thought we were talking about the RCA cabling that is generally grouped with two audio and one video cable. I missed that he was talking only video. Sorry about that.

That's called Composite... fyi.

vc69 wrote: »

Eesh... no 1080p.

Sony and Samsung both accept 1080p over component and the cable can handle the bandwidth no problem. The issue is finding a product that outputs it over component without having to go to a scaler.

Serendipity wrote: »

Component is NOT the same as RGB. Component has 3 connectors, RGB has five.

Let's split some hairs here. It's technically called RGB-HV if it's 5 connectors and typically is BNC connectors so yes, it's very rare and usually in pro gear.

unc2701 wrote: »

HDMI is twitchy as all hell and doesn't play nice with distributed systems. I've got component runs for everything.

When I do my HT room, I'll probably do HDMI locally, but the installers avoid it for some very good reasons.

HDMI is the devil when it comes to distribution video. Couldn't be more of a pain if it tried. Even worse if you get into HDMI over Cat5 balens.