Optical or Component PQ for TV? - Blu-ray Forum

Marcusarilius · 12-13-2007, 06:09 AM

Can anyone tell me which has the higher PQ? The three (red, blu, green) composite/component leads or Optical for TV veiwing? Thanks!

hollywoodguy · 12-13-2007, 06:12 AM

I find the picture over optical to be quite dark. Excellent black levels, though.

JaysDomain · 12-13-2007, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by hollywoodguy

I find the picture over optical to be quite dark. Excellent black levels, though.

ROFL!

I prefer HDMI since I have a sexy onkyo 805, otherwise component would be my next choice.

Marcusarilius · 12-13-2007, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by JaysDomain

ROFL!

I prefer HDMI since I have a sexy onkyo 805, otherwise component would be my next choice.

I have the 805 also. What I'm talking about is the HD cable box is running the three color connectors out to the TV. Would Optical be better instead for TV veiwing?

spicynacho · 12-13-2007, 06:17 AM

Out of curiosity, what playback device and display are you using that has an optical link between them for picture?

aoray · 12-13-2007, 06:19 AM

I thought optical was only for audio

hollywoodguy · 12-13-2007, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by aoray

I thought optical was only for audio

Ding, ding, ding... "I think we have a winner!"

Marcusarilius · 12-13-2007, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by aoray

I thought optical was only for audio

Yes. Your right. It's getting late and I'm loosing it. Let me rephrase all. For TV veiwing:

1. S-video vs. 3 color component connections.

2. Optical vs. two left and right composit connections.

Trying to make sure I will get best PQ and SQ for TV viewing,

Thank you....

hollywoodguy · 12-13-2007, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Marcusarilius

Yes. Your right. It's getting late and I'm loosing it. Let me rephrase all. For TV veiwing:

1. S-video vs. 3 color component connections.

2. Optical vs. two left and right composit connections.

Trying to make sure I will get best PQ and SQ for TV viewing,

Thank you....

1. Component.
2. Optical.

Marcusarilius · 12-13-2007, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by hollywoodguy

1. Component.
2. Optical.

Awesome as always! Thank you very much!

spicynacho · 12-13-2007, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by aoray

I thought optical was only for audio

The upcoming display port standard supports optical cables. Presently, I do not know of any available implementations of this new standard. Although the latest generation of video chipsets from both nvidia and ati offer support for it if the oem chooses to implement. On the display side I know of no current or soon to come to market implementations for this. It is a very cool tech, it allows for higher bandwidth, greater distances, increased security over HDCP, and one of the most interesting things...daisy chaining displays. Years before this one comes to fruition, but it is something to look forward to in the future.

aoray · 12-13-2007, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by spicynacho

The upcoming display port standard supports optical cables. Presently, I do not know of any available implementations of this new standard. Although the latest generation of video chipsets from both nvidia and ati offer support for it if the oem chooses to implement. On the display side I know of no current or soon to come to market implementations for this. It is a very cool tech, it allows for higher bandwidth, greater distances, increased security over HDCP, and one of the most interesting things...daisy chaining displays. Years before this one comes to fruition, but it is something to look forward to in the future.

Interesting info; nice to know. Thanks for sharing.

Maxell · 12-13-2007, 09:26 AM

In order of best looking:

1. HDMI
2. Component (Yellow Green Red + 2 audio)
3. S-Video
4. Composite (Yellow video cable + 2 audio)
5. Coax

I've never heard of optical video linking. Only audio.

gand41f · 12-13-2007, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Maxell

In order of best looking:

1. HDMI
2. Component (Yellow Green Red + 2 audio)
3. S-Video
4. Composite (Yellow video cable + 2 audio)
5. Coax

1-2 may vary. Especially on slightly older TVs, component may look better.

enjoy
gandalf

Brandon B · 12-13-2007, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Maxell

I've never heard of optical video linking. Only audio.

Well, there are the fiber optic DVI cables for long runs, but I don't think anyone here was referring to those . . .

gearyt · 12-13-2007, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Marcusarilius

Yes. Your right. It's getting late and I'm loosing it. Let me rephrase all. For TV veiwing:

1. S-video vs. 3 color component connections.

2. Optical vs. two left and right composit connections.

Trying to make sure I will get best PQ and SQ for TV viewing,

Thank you....

1) Component...

2) Right & Left will give 2 ch stereo, maybe... Optical gives 5.1 DD, probably

blujacket · 12-13-2007, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Maxell

In order of best looking:

1. HDMI
2. Component (Yellow Green Red + 2 audio)
3. S-Video
4. Composite (Yellow video cable + 2 audio)
5. Coax

I've never heard of optical video linking. Only audio.

2. Component is Green Red Blue

john_nemesh · 12-13-2007, 10:34 PM

Remember the simple days of VHS? Ah, those were the days...one cruddy coax and you were done!

quest88 · 12-13-2007, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by john_nemesh

Remember the simple days of VHS? Ah, those were the days...one cruddy coax and you were done!

is it on channel 3

12-13-2007, 06:09 AM	#1
Marcusarilius Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Seattle, WA. Blu-ray reviews:52 Trading Score:1	Optical or Component PQ for TV? Can anyone tell me which has the higher PQ? The three (red, blu, green) composite/component leads or Optical for TV veiwing? Thanks!

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hollywoodguy Senior Member Member since:Jul 2007	I find the picture over optical to be quite dark. Excellent black levels, though.

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spicynacho Active Member Member since:Nov 2007	Out of curiosity, what playback device and display are you using that has an optical link between them for picture?

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aoray Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:San Francisco Home Theater Gallery:18 Blu-ray collection:142 Blu-ray reviews: 3	I thought optical was only for audio

12-13-2007, 09:26 AM	#13
Maxell Expert Member Member since:Aug 2007	In order of best looking: 1. HDMI 2. Component (Yellow Green Red + 2 audio) 3. S-Video 4. Composite (Yellow video cable + 2 audio) 5. Coax I've never heard of optical video linking. Only audio.

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