I saw some people say that HDMI to HDMI is not always the best.
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#1 by ericcoz on April 23, 2010 - 2:55 am
I have found that HDMI or DVI works much better. Your best bet is to try it out and go with whatever looks best.
#2 by Jefferson on April 23, 2010 - 3:27 am
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#3 by geekboywonder on April 23, 2010 - 3:40 am
You might as well be asking a politics or religion question here… aside from all of the technical mumbo jumbo, you will ultimately decide what a picture that pleases you looks like.
Yes, the HDMI cable can carry more information more accurately- but based on any number of other factors (the TV, the source, the original program, personal preference), your mileage may vary. The total system is what you experience, not the cable.
Here’s the advice that I give to a lot of clients in home theater install- plug in one and then the other. Use a couple of sources that you are likely to use (that favorite dvd, a video game, and a high-def channel). Whichever looks best to you is the right answer. Anyone else preaching the gospel of their preference is selling something.
#4 by techman2000 on April 23, 2010 - 4:13 am
No. HDMI is the way to go. With component, I notice MPEG scrambling and pixelation. It seems that either the component cables cannot keep up with the bandwidth or the extra processing the cable box has to do in order to convert digital back to analog.
HDMI will reduce one less D/A conversion, plus it will provide you with a sharper picture with brighter colors. No scramble or lag that I have with component.
The problem with HDMI is the HDCP issue. If your cable box is on first, you will not get a signal on many TVs. I have to turn on my TV before my cable box, then I get a signal. It’s annoying when you have a Harmony remote and use the activities button. I am forced to unplug and replug the HDMI cable because you cannot turn off a Comcast DVR when it’s recording.
#5 by TV guy on April 23, 2010 - 4:34 am
Depends on the signal.
Since HDMI is all digital, it shows every imperfection in the original signal, which can be annoying.
Analog (component video) introduces some small noise, which in some cases make the picture more pleasing.
Remember, film has a lot of noise and it is not uncommon for directors in DVDs to try to preserve that noise to given even a crystal -clear DVD a film look.
#6 by twigsoffury on April 23, 2010 - 5:08 am
iv’e got a Explorer 8300HD. and by far HDMI or DVI provides a richer clearer image.
#7 by Primetime on April 23, 2010 - 5:49 am
My A/V guy told me to use component cables but I thought HDMI because I needed 16 feet (Ouch) I know..expensive…
But boy oh boy was it worth it. Prior to mounting the TV I had component cables hooked up and I thought the picture was good but then I installed the HDMI and BAM !!!!
Looks awesome now…HDMI lasts longer and will carry a crisper video to the TV…Go with HDMI.