2007-07-26 01:20:17 · 6 answers · asked by zarathustra 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Home Theater
Not always, it is dependent on which device has a better video processor!
Most source devices like a DVD player or Sat box have better video circuitry than a Monitor. HDMI is undecided and highly compressed when used. This means that the better video processor is not used and image quality is sacrificed.
Videophiles are staying away from HDMI for the reason that there is not and will not be a external video processor available. Sony ( always a name with video and audio quality....Not) are forcing HDMI connectivity down the consumers throat to protect the DRM of their media with no thought of video or audio quality.
How many times have I heard of a sync problem with HDMI in the audio and video.
Also Since the transport media is based on twisted pair and has a badly designed connector. I hope it is a short lived type of connection.
Component with no modification is capable of a image of 1080p and with separate sync cables is capable of EVEN MORE.
Because of the troubles with HDMI I would try both to see a image difference, but unfortunately the savages at Sony will probably force you into HDMI.
2007-07-26 03:25:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
Hi there. The simple truth is there is no straightforward answer. Digital does not always imply better image quality in the case of a video connection. It is not possible to predict whether HDMI cables will perform better than an analogue video connection There are significant differences in the way digital and analogue signals are handled that are heavily dependent upon the characteristics of the Source component and the Display rather than on the type of video connection used. HDMI cables are subject to length restrictions .A maximum distance of about 15 meters is recommended.This distance can be exceeded especially in dedicated home theater installations using a ceiling mounted video projector. Further more, HDMI do not use error correction therefore once information is lost,it's lost for good
2007-07-27 00:52:48 · answer #2 · answered by ROBERT P 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It will only matter if you have a 1080p HD television
with an HD DVD player or Blu-Ray player. Otherwise,
component video will work just as well, although it is not
as convenient to hook up (i.e. 3 cables + audio cables
needed as opposed to 1 do-it-all cable with HDMI).
2007-07-26 09:30:20 · answer #3 · answered by WenwAudiocom 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes. My husband and I tested the theory when we first purchased our 1080dpi 61inch projection tv. We put in a dvd and hooked up both cables and then switched back and fourth. We decided that there was much more clarity to the HDMI. It's not life or death, but if you have a high performance tv, it's worth the money to get the most out of it. Especially if you have a ps3. Right now our ps3 can't even show us how good our tv is. The games need to catch up to the technology.
2007-07-26 01:26:57 · answer #4 · answered by Natasha W 3 · 1⤊ 3⤋
In general yes. It really depends on the size of your screen and your sensitivity to notice colors and grayscales. For larger screens (40 inch plus) using HDMI with a 1080p is superior.
For smaller screens, you really need a discerning eye to really appreciate the difference.
2007-07-26 01:36:54 · answer #5 · answered by Duane T 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I have both hooked-up to my 37" LCD, from two different sources. Really can't see any difference.
2007-07-26 15:48:31 · answer #6 · answered by jimmymae2000 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋