August 16th, 2005, 05:49 AM
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Best connection type for HDTV?
I just bought an HDTV and I was wondering what would be the best type of connector to use. I got an HD box and it has component, HDMI, and s video connections.
Which is the best??
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August 16th, 2005, 10:08 AM
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If I remember correctly from when we bought our set, component offers the best quality, then S video.
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August 16th, 2005, 10:09 AM
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Component...but I think those comp. cables can get pricey.
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August 16th, 2005, 10:15 AM
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Component or HDMI.
Component is analog and HDMI is digital.
S-video cannot pass HD signals.
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August 16th, 2005, 11:09 AM
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HDMI is the best choice, no doubt about it. Digital, and has sound with it, if it's HDMI to HDMI, not DVI...
S-Video would not be high-definition, neither would composite.
Component is HD.
Mike
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August 16th, 2005, 12:17 PM
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Yeah thanks for the info. I did some research and found that HDMI is the best, but they are way too pricey. Monster cable HDMI is $199.99 at best buy.
 Looks like it will be component for me.
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August 16th, 2005, 12:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Chandler Mike
HDMI is the best choice, no doubt about it. Digital, and has sound with it, if it's HDMI to HDMI, not DVI...
S-Video would not be high-definition, neither would composite.
Component is HD.
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Have you personally used the HDMI? I really want to know if it is worth the money? That way I can sell my wife on spending more money on this thing. |
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August 16th, 2005, 12:41 PM
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Monster cables are nice but over priced.
It is a digital signal so it will work or it won't.
There is not much difference between a monster cable and a lower priced one.
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August 16th, 2005, 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by SirChaz
Monster cables are nice but over priced.
It is a digital signal so it will work or it won't.
There is not much difference between a monster cable and a lower priced one.
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what do you think would be a good price? |
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August 16th, 2005, 12:43 PM
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I only need one about 6 feet long to go from my HD box to my TV
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August 16th, 2005, 12:50 PM
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August 16th, 2005, 12:55 PM
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August 16th, 2005, 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by DeAnna
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Originally Posted by SirChaz
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Great!! Thanks! :notworthy |
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