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saprano · 11-10-2008, 09:13 PM

Whats the best one to get? i got tired of having to always change my HDMI cable from tv to receiver when i wanted to use my tv speakers or sound system.

Go Blue · 11-10-2008, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by saprano

Whats the best one to get? i got tired of having to always change my HDMI cable from tv to receiver when i wanted to use my tv speakers or sound system.

You may be in the same boat as me and need a splitter, not switch. If so, check this out: https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=70194

saprano · 11-10-2008, 09:26 PM

So did you get that splitter from monoprice?

Uniquely · 11-10-2008, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by saprano

Whats the best one to get? i got tired of having to always change my HDMI cable from tv to receiver when i wanted to use my tv speakers or sound system.

The 606 has the option on the receiver to send audio out to the tv via hdmi. Doesn't the 705?

ixlegitballinxl · 11-10-2008, 09:56 PM

oppo hdmi switcher has the best reviews, 99 bucks on amazon, it also comes with an ir remote

saprano · 11-10-2008, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by robinandtami

The 606 has the option on the receiver to send audio out to the tv via hdmi. Doesn't the 705?

The receiver is still on though.

huskerboy · 11-10-2008, 11:02 PM

I have the monoprice switcher and it works great .

Uniquely · 11-11-2008, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by robinandtami

The 606 has the option on the receiver to send audio out to the tv via hdmi. Doesn't the 705?

I see. I've never used that option. I'm sure it's a waste of power, but I use my system for all audio.

Go Blue · 11-11-2008, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by saprano

So did you get that splitter from monoprice?

I got the cheap passive (non-powered) one. It worked decent, but I wouls sometimes see some small white pixelation, so I took it out. I am going to get the active (powered) one soon.

Was I right in saying you need a splitter, not a switch?

saprano · 11-12-2008, 06:03 PM

Well i dont know, i have my ps3 HDMI going to my receiver, and my receiver HDMI going to my tv. i always have to unplug the ps3 HDMI back into the tv when i want to use the tv speakers.

andyman1970 · 11-12-2008, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by saprano

Whats the best one to get? i got tired of having to always change my HDMI cable from tv to receiver when i wanted to use my tv speakers or sound system.

Why would you want to use your TV speakers instead of your sound system?

mustang-gt-2002 · 11-12-2008, 06:23 PM

I have the YAMAHA 663 with 2 HDMI's and now I could use 3. but I dont want to have to turn on the 663 all the time jest to watch cartoons

I think I need a 3X2 or 4X2 switcher one to the YAMAHA and one to the HDTV. but where can I get a good cheap one. O and must be 1080p 1.3

Sonny · 11-12-2008, 06:35 PM

I have the monoprice 5x1 HDMI switcher & it has never missed a beat!

Go Blue · 11-12-2008, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by saprano

Well i dont know, i have my ps3 HDMI going to my receiver, and my receiver HDMI going to my tv. i always have to unplug the ps3 HDMI back into the tv when i want to use the tv speakers.

If you want to have the 1 HDMI out from your PS3 go to both your receiver and TV, you need a splitter, not a switch. That is what I am in need of also.

Go Blue · 11-12-2008, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by mustang-gt-2002

I have the YAMAHA 663 with 2 HDMI's and now I could use 3. but I dont want to have to turn on the 663 all the time jest to watch cartoons

I think I need a 3X2 or 4X2 switcher one to the YAMAHA and one to the HDTV. but where can I get a good cheap one. O and must be 1080p 1.3

Like I said above, if you want one source (that only has one HDMI out) to go to two other pieces of equipment, you need a splitter, not a switch.

saprano · 11-12-2008, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by andyman1970

Why would you want to use your TV speakers instead of your sound system?

I dont feel like using my receiver all the time.

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Originally Posted by schultz

If you want to have the 1 HDMI out from your PS3 go to both your receiver and TV, you need a splitter, not a switch. That is what I am in need of also.

Oh ok thanks.

Go Blue · 11-12-2008, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by saprano

I dont feel like using my receiver all the time.

I have done a lot of research on these and can't beat the monoprice price.

This is what you need: http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2

Or, you could wait for this to come out for $7 more: http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2

Do not get this: http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2

saprano · 11-12-2008, 07:21 PM

Those 2 are powerd right? im guessing powerd is better? and whats the difference between the two.

Go Blue · 11-12-2008, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by saprano

Those 2 are powerd right? im guessing powerd is better? and whats the difference between the two.

They are both powered. The one I said not to get is not powered. The only difference is that the more expensive one is supposedly 1.3b compliant. I am waiting on a response back from monoprice as to when that one will be available. I'll let you know when I find out. If it is going to be a long time, I am going to buy the other one for $69.

saprano · 11-12-2008, 07:28 PM

Ok good, now how will i hook the ps3 and AV to it? ( ugh im having flashbacks of when i first got into HT)

11-10-2008, 09:13 PM	#1
saprano Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Bronx, New York Blu-ray collection:495 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:9	HDMI switcher Whats the best one to get? i got tired of having to always change my HDMI cable from tv to receiver when i wanted to use my tv speakers or sound system.

11-12-2008, 06:23 PM	#12
mustang-gt-2002 Senior Member Member since:May 2008 Location:Madison, WI. Home Theater Gallery:33 Blu-ray collection:66	I have the YAMAHA 663 with 2 HDMI's and now I could use 3. but I dont want to have to turn on the 663 all the time jest to watch cartoons I think I need a 3X2 or 4X2 switcher one to the YAMAHA and one to the HDTV. but where can I get a good cheap one. O and must be 1080p 1.3 Last edited by mustang-gt-2002; 11-12-2008 at 06:41 PM.

11-12-2008, 07:28 PM	#20
saprano Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Bronx, New York Blu-ray collection:495 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:9	Ok good, now how will i hook the ps3 and AV to it? ( ugh im having flashbacks of when i first got into HT) Last edited by saprano; 11-12-2008 at 07:30 PM.

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11-10-2008, 09:26 PM	#3
saprano Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Bronx, New York Blu-ray collection:495 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:9	So did you get that splitter from monoprice?

11-10-2008, 09:56 PM	#5
ixlegitballinxl Banned Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Magic Kingdom, FL Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:631 Trading Score:22	oppo hdmi switcher has the best reviews, 99 bucks on amazon, it also comes with an ir remote

11-10-2008, 11:02 PM	#7
huskerboy Member Member since:Jun 2007 Blu-ray collection:15	I have the monoprice switcher and it works great .

11-12-2008, 06:03 PM	#10
saprano Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Bronx, New York Blu-ray collection:495 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:9	Well i dont know, i have my ps3 HDMI going to my receiver, and my receiver HDMI going to my tv. i always have to unplug the ps3 HDMI back into the tv when i want to use the tv speakers.

11-12-2008, 06:35 PM	#13
Sonny Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:1	I have the monoprice 5x1 HDMI switcher & it has never missed a beat!

11-12-2008, 07:21 PM	#18
saprano Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Bronx, New York Blu-ray collection:495 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:9	Those 2 are powerd right? im guessing powerd is better? and whats the difference between the two.

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