Component vs HDMI?

[woooguy8286]

Hey so i can prob. bet that this discussion has already been posted so i apologize now for a repost... but i have a 1080i TV with only one HDMI plug, which is currently used for my comcast cable box. and i recently got a PS3 and currently using component cables with it. It looks great, but will i get a better picture if take the hdmi cable from my cable box and put it w/ the ps3 or does it really not matter since i only have a 1080i TV?

[Sy-]

Yea switch em around. Run your cable box with component cables and plug in your PS3 with the HDMI cable! The cable feed is more compressed than a Blu disc so you are less likely to notice any difference running your cable box via component, that way you can save your HDMI port for the nice high bandwidth feed from your PS3

[bootman]

Only way to find out is to try it and see for yourself if it makes a difference on your set to your eyes.

[rragland]

Originally Posted by woooguy8286

Hey so i can prob. bet that this discussion has already been posted so i apologize now for a repost... but i have a 1080i TV with only one HDMI plug, which is currently used for my comcast cable box. and i recently got a PS3 and currently using component cables with it. It looks great, but will i get a better picture if take the hdmi cable from my cable box and put it w/ the ps3 or does it really not matter since i only have a 1080i TV?

Definitely transfer the HDMI to your PS-3 since its signal is superior to that of your cable set top box. You want the best possible picture for your Blu-ray movies and hi-definition games and HDMI will provide that.

[yellowlt4]

I was in a similar situation and I found that my PS3 looks identical using either an HDMI>DVI or component connection. Like posted above only your eyes can tell the difference as component is very capable of producing a stellar 1080i picure.

[Maxell]

everytime I've seen hdmi destroy component in quality. HDMi looks like a straight digital transfer of video while component looks too saturated in colors and looks like an analog video transfer.

[jhawkjd]

It's my understanding that component maxes out at 1080i. To get the 1080p out of your PS3, you need to do the HDMI. But if your TV only does 1080i, it probably doesn't matter which way you go. Generally, the Blu-Ray signal is a higher quality than the cable, so you probably max your investment by using the HDMI for the PS3 and the component for the cable.

[dajesso]

I was in the same situation as you.

I got myself an 3-1 HDMI switch. Only cost $40 US from monoprice dot com. Works great!

[camper]

Buy an HDMI switch.

http://www.amazon.com/XtremeMac-XHD-..._sbs_a_title_1

Why use component if you don't have to?

~Camper

[Septimus Prime]

Doesn't the PS3 only upscale through HDMI? That might come in handy if you still watch regular DVDs (I know many of us don't, but there are still a ton of movies and shows that can't be found on HDM right now).

[JasonR]

Originally Posted by Septimus Prime

Doesn't the PS3 only upscale through HDMI? That might come in handy if you still watch regular DVDs (I know many of us don't, but there are still a ton of movies and shows that can't be found on HDM right now).

The PS3 ouputs 1080p through HDMI?

[Septimus Prime]

Yeah, it does. It's fake 1080p, but it is 1080p nonetheless.

Oh yeah, it also upscales PS2 and PSX games, if your model is backwards compatible.

[JasonR]

How do you mean fake 1080p? I didn't think you could get 1080p through component on Blu-Ray. I don't own a PS3....

[WriteSimply]

Originally Posted by JasonR

How do you mean fake 1080p? I didn't think you could get 1080p through component on Blu-Ray. I don't own a PS3....

It accepts 1080p signal but downconvert to 1080i.

Instead of getting a HDMI switch, get a 1080p24 HDMI receiver. Then you're set for watching BD in lossless sound.


fuad

[Footloose301]

Originally Posted by jhawkjd

It's my understanding that component maxes out at 1080i. To get the 1080p out of your PS3, you need to do the HDMI. But if your TV only does 1080i, it probably doesn't matter which way you go. Generally, the Blu-Ray signal is a higher quality than the cable, so you probably max your investment by using the HDMI for the PS3 and the component for the cable.

Components CAN handle 1080P. However, most tv's cannot handle 1080P thru component cables, very few can.

[tron3]

Originally Posted by yellowlt4

I was in a similar situation and I found that my PS3 looks identical using either an HDMI>DVI or component connection. ....

HDMI and DVI are technically the same, except HDMI is smaller and also carries audio. Not sure what the difference is with HDMI 1.3, but I think it just a higher bandwidth cable for more flexibility.

In any case, HDMI allows a broader color spectrum than you get with component. A movie like Tron is where you can see the difference. The DVD looked great over component to my LCD HDTV, but the HDMI just really brought out more of the glow. The upconversion didn't hurt either.

[Living Near Shamu]

Originally Posted by WriteSimply

It accepts 1080p signal but downconvert to 1080i.

Instead of getting a HDMI switch, get a 1080p24 HDMI receiver. Then you're set for watching BD in lossless sound.


fuad

I second this one. The receiver will have more HDMI entries and only one HDMI output which you can then use it to connect it to your tv.

[camper]

Originally Posted by Living Near Shamu

I second this one. The receiver will have more HDMI entries and only one HDMI output which you can then use it to connect it to your tv.

Well yeah, an HDMI switching receiver is the best option....

~Camper

[gearyt]

ummm yeah it's your money we are spending

$40 for switch
$400 for 605 amp

[kibbled_bits]

Originally Posted by Septimus Prime

Yeah, it does. It's fake 1080p, but it is 1080p nonetheless.

Oh yeah, it also upscales PS2 and PSX games, if your model is backwards compatible.

I have a question about this. I have a PS2 Slim hooked up to a 1080i/720P TV and I've changed the settings for widescreen in the games and the system. So the picture looks pretty good and usually fills up the screen if the game supports it. Am I missing something that the PS3 is supposed to do that I'm not getting?

My PS3 is in my other room and I haven't played PS2 games on it.