I bought a 50" dlp i am useing digital cables, is it worth the $ to purchase hdmi cables ($109.00)?

Question

just bought 50" toshiba dlp, my cable co gives you digital cables (rca) with the decoder, i have my dvd player set up for progressive scan with dig cables on it also. should i pay the $ for the hdmi cables or is it a waste?

Answer 1

You can get HDMI cables for much less than that amount! Here is a possible source:

http://www.ehdmi.com/hdmi.html

Don't be swayed by claims of better picture quality with high-priced cables. With HDMI, if it works at all (you get a picture), it's as good as it gets.

Definitely switch to HDMI cables for best results.

Note: another reason for using HDMI on your DVD player: most players will upconvert to HDTV formats only on the HDMI output.

Answer 2

If you are currently running component video for HDTV signals (I would normally assume this but your post is a little vague), there is very little if anything to be gained to switching to HDMI....

Answer 3

you get a little better picture but not worth a $109. more if you dont have a surroundsoun system and other things like i do on my 60" plasma.