HDMI to HDMI x 2

[bdizzle]

has anyone tried an hdmi to an hdmi x 2 splitter?
i have a ps3 hdmi to tv hdmi, and coax to reciever for audio

I was curious to know if an hdmi to hdmi x 2 splitter would work?
ps3 hdmi to splitter to tv and to reciever

would this work? any signal degredation?

[HDJK]

If your receiver accepts HDMI you should just go HDMI video and audio to your receiver and than out of the reciever to your tv.

No splitter needed, no signal degredation.

[bdizzle]

Originally Posted by HDJK

If your receiver accepts HDMI you should just go HDMI video and audio to your receiver and than out of the reciever to your tv.

No splitter needed, no signal degredation.

reciever only does 1080i
H/K 745

[HDJK]

Originally Posted by bdizzle

reciever only does 1080i
H/K 745

I see. I'm not familiar with any HDMI splitters, but maybe save for a 2$ Radio Shack splitter you should not worry about signal degredation.

[ccplant]

http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2

[bdizzle]

Originally Posted by ccplant

http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2

thats exactly the one i was looking at...
curious if any signal (video or sound) degredation is going to come with using it.

[ccplant]

Originally Posted by bdizzle

thats exactly the one i was looking at...
curious if any signal (video or sound) degredation is going to come with using it.

Shouldn't. It's all digital. 10110010

[HDJK]

Originally Posted by bdizzle

thats exactly the one i was looking at...
curious if any signal (video or sound) degredation is going to come with using it.

Of the 37 useres who bought it most of them didn't seem to be too pleased with it. You might want to look around a little. It doesn't have to be a Gefen for 500$, but I would stay away from a splitter that costs less than most HDMI cables.

[HDJK]

Originally Posted by ccplant

Shouldn't. It's all digital. 10110010

Digital is NOT equal digital. There are lots of factors that come into play for a true 1010 --> 1010

Most problems with cheap cables (or splitters for that matter) are dropouts. I have a very cheap HDMI cable that was attached to my PS3. I had dropouts all the time. It's been replaced with a nice cable (not 'Monster expensive' mind you) and dropouts are a thing of the past.

[ccplant]

Originally Posted by HDJK

Digital is NOT equal digital. There are lots of factors that come into play for a true 1010 --> 1010

Most problems with cheap cables (or splitters for that matter) are dropouts. I have a very cheap HDMI cable that was attached to my PS3. I had dropouts all the time. It's been replaced with a nice cable (not 'Monster expensive' mind you) and dropouts are a thing of the past.

Video/Sound degredation is different than dropouts.

[HDJK]

Works fine for video 1 source - 2 displays, but mine does not pass the audio portion of the signal, which works normally if I take this splitter out of the equation. Bummer.

Will not pass audio signal from DirecTV HD receiver. With 1 or 2 televisions hooked to splitter no audio singal was passed. Video looked great on Samsung 1080p 40 inch and Insignia 19 HD Lcd. If you are only looking for video works great. Will be returning splitter.

Just some reviews for the Monoprice switcher.

[ccplant]

Originally Posted by HDJK

[I]Works fine for video 1 source - 2 displays, but mine does not pass the audio portion of the signal, which works normally if I take this splitter out of the equation. Bummer.

Well that sucks. Looks like they need to make players with 2 hdmi outs.

[WriteSimply]

HDMI splitters don't work well with SACD outputs in my experience. I COULD BE WRONG since it's been a while since I've tried splitting signals across many displays and one receiver.

However, a 2x HDMI split should be fine. If you can get a powered one where the splitter needs a DC power to split the signal, that is even better. Of course, this is all temp solution until you decide to get a receiver that accepts 1080p24, TrueHD and DTS HDMA signals.


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[HDJK]

Originally Posted by ccplant

Video/Sound degredation is different than dropouts.

For me dropouts is as big a video degredation as anything

Originally Posted by ccplant

Well that sucks. Looks like they need to make players with 2 hdmi outs.

Even though a good idea, I doubt it will happen. Most people use an AVR for home cinema (as does the OP, the only problem is the 1080i limitation) and every AVR has multiple outputs. It would only raise the cost of the player for something that 99% of the users don't need.

[HDJK]

Originally Posted by WriteSimply

..Of course, this is all temp solution until you decide to get a receiver that accepts 1080p24, TrueHD and DTS HDMA signals.


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Of course

[CBowen]

I have 2 HD DVR's and 1 Blu-ray all w/HDMI that i want to send to 2 TV's. What are some opinions on different switchers with ir? I'm not looking to spend alot but want no dropouts or degredation.

[JadedRaverLA]

Originally Posted by bdizzle

I was curious to know if an hdmi to hdmi x 2 splitter would work?
ps3 hdmi to splitter to tv and to reciever

would this work? any signal degredation?

No signal degredation, because you likely won't get a signal AT ALL!!!

The PS3 enforces HDCP, which shouldn't work at all with a splitter of this type. Connected to just one device, it will handshake fine and send a signal. As soon as you plug the second device into the splitter, though, you're screwed. Sorry. This kind of splitter is only useful for source devices that don't enforce HDCP.

To do what you want, you'd need to spend A LOT more money on a proper splitter that works as an HDCP repeater such as the Gefen: http://www.gefen.com/kvm/product.jsp?prod_id=2514 or the DVI Gear: http://www2.dvigear.com/sphd1x2.html . (Edit: Monoprice actually makes one that "should" work for a better price: http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2 )

Honestly, you're better off waiting till you can get a new receiver.

[martinstraka8282]

Originally Posted by CBowen

I have 2 HD DVR's and 1 Blu-ray all w/HDMI that i want to send to 2 TV's. What are some opinions on different switchers with ir? I'm not looking to spend alot but want no dropouts or degredation.

I use this one, and the only device I couldnt get to work properly was my Oppo DVD Player (it would send the video but not audio). I have my Star Choice HD DVR, PS3, Computer, and HD-A2 hooked up to it with no problems so far. The price is pretty decent as well compared to the geffen stuff.

http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2

[martinstraka8282]

Originally Posted by JadedRaverLA

No signal degredation, because you likely won't get a signal AT ALL!!!

The PS3 enforces HDCP, which shouldn't work at all with a splitter of this type. Connected to just one device, it will handshake fine and send a signal. As soon as you plug the second device into the splitter, though, you're screwed. Sorry. This kind of splitter is only useful for source devices that don't enforce HDCP.

To do what you want, you'd need to spend A LOT more money on a proper splitter that works as an HDCP repeater such as the Gefen: http://www.gefen.com/kvm/product.jsp?prod_id=2514 or the DVI Gear: http://www2.dvigear.com/sphd1x2.html

Honestly, you're better off waiting till you can get a new receiver.

I use a monoprice 4x2 switcher/splitter with my PS3 and every input/output on the 4x2 is being used, and it works fine with no problems.

[CBowen]

Originally Posted by martinstraka8282

I use this one, and the only device I couldnt get to work properly was my Oppo DVD Player (it would send the video but not audio). I have my Star Choice HD DVR, PS3, Computer, and HD-A2 hooked up to it with no problems so far. The price is pretty decent as well compared to the geffen stuff.

http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2

does it allow seperate inputs on seperate outputs, such as input 1 to out a,and input 2 to out b?

have you seen a switcher w/ any more the 2 seperate outputs?