HDMI Splitter - Blu-ray Forum

Go Blue · 11-07-2008, 04:49 PM

I need to get an HDMI splitter, but am not sure what to go with. Both Monoprice and Firefold have inexpensive active (powered) 1x2 options. Any opinions out there?

I have already tried a passive (non-powered) 1x2 splitter from Monopricethat sort-of worked, but is not acceptable.

Kenshiro · 11-07-2008, 05:58 PM

I tried the cheap non-powered HDMI splitter from monoprice first and I found it to be worthless.

Then I bought a $50 powered HDMI splitter off of ebay and it works great. So my only advice is to at least get one that is powered.

jomari · 11-07-2008, 06:07 PM

would this be
two sources into one display or
one source into two displays?

RubberDucky · 11-07-2008, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by schultz

I need to get an HDMI splitter, but am not sure what to go with. Both Monoprice and Firefold have inexpensive active (powered) 1x2 options. Any opinions out there?

I have already tried a passive (non-powered) 1x2 splitter from Monopricethat sort-of worked, but is not acceptable.

I was gamestop last night picking up gears and they had a splitter that came with 2 hdmi cables for 50 bucks might want to check it out

Kenshiro · 11-07-2008, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jomari

would this be
two sources into one display or
one source into two displays?

2 sources into 1 display would be a switcher. 1 source into 2 displays is a splitter.. which is useful if you are running a tv and a projector in the same room.

CosmoKid · 11-07-2008, 06:21 PM

i have been using a powered monoprice splitter for over a year and it works great. even is controlled by my harmony.

my advise is to get one larger than 2:1 for futureproofing.

Go Blue · 11-07-2008, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jomari

would this be
two sources into one display or
one source into two displays?

1 source (Directv HDDVR with only 1 HDMI out) to 2 other pieces (Onkyo 605 receiver and TV).

Go Blue · 11-07-2008, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CosmoKid

i have been using a powered monoprice splitter for over a year and it works great. even is controlled by my harmony.

my advise is to get one larger than 2:1 for futureproofing.

How big is it?

matthewrounds · 11-07-2008, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by schultz

1 source (Directv HDDVR with only 1 HDMI out) to 2 other pieces (Onkyo 605 receiver and TV).

Why wouldn't you just just the HDMI out on the Onkyo? connect the HD DVR to the input 1 and you only need one HDMI to the TV.

Go Blue · 11-07-2008, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by matthewrounds

Why wouldn't you just just the HDMI out on the Onkyo? connect the HD DVR to the input 1 and you only need one HDMI to the TV.

That is waht I am currently doing. The problem with that is, sometimes I don't want the receiver and surround sound on. When I want to have audio coming from the TV only, I have to use component. I want to get away from the component because the PQ using component is much dimmer than using HDMI. I have to up my contrast significantly to even get close to the HDMI. Hope that made sense.

matthewrounds · 11-07-2008, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by schultz

That is waht I am currently doing. The problem with that is, sometimes I don't want the receiver and surround sound on. When I want to have audio coming from the TV only, I have to use component. I want to get away from the component because the PQ using component is much dimmer than using HDMI. I have to up my contrast significantly to even get close to the HDMI. Hope that made sense.

There is a setting on the receiver that will allow audio pass through to the TV. I can look it up in the manual if you would like. It is under one of the menu setting. It is a bit of an inconvenience, but it saves you money on a switch.

Go Blue · 11-07-2008, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by matthewrounds

There is a setting on the receiver that will allow audio pass through to the TV. I can look it up in the manual if you would like. It is under one of the menu setting. It is a bit of an inconvenience, but it saves you money on a switch.

but, the receiver has to be on, correct?

My point in the splitter, is to not have to have the receiver on at all.

jkwest · 11-07-2008, 06:58 PM

I bought the splitter from monoprice....its like $69 before shipping and taxes...

I tried like 3 other products before caving with this one...this one worked right away..wish I would have just bought this first....
http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2

Go Blue · 11-07-2008, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkwest

I bought the splitter from monoprice....its like $69 before shipping and taxes...

I tried like 3 other products before caving with this one...this one worked right away..wish I would have just bought this first....
http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2

That's what I will get, unless I wait for this: http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2

How big would you say it is?

matthewrounds · 11-07-2008, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by schultz

but, the receiver has to be on, correct?

My point in the splitter, is to not have to have the receiver on at all.

good point, yes the receiver still has to be on. I suppose if it is not amplifying the sound, or powering a sub, then the power draw will be small, but it may still get hot.

Quote:

Originally Posted by schultz

That's what I will get, unless I wait for this: http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2

How big would you say it is?

As previously stated, you may want to invest in a 4x1 switch as you never know what more you may need to switch in the future.

jkwest · 11-07-2008, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by schultz

That's what I will get, unless I wait for this: http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2

How big would you say it is?

Quote:

1X2 Powered HDMI Splitter

Function: HS-102
HDMI Input Connector (A-Type Female): 1
HDMI Output Connector (A-Type Female): 2
Max. Resolution: UXGA, 1080p
Cable Distance (Device to Monitor): 10 m (Max.)
Signal Type: Standard HDMI Signal
Power Adapter (Min.): Dc 9V 1A
Housing: Metal
Weight: 620 g
Dimensions (LxWxH): 200x75x45 mm

Package Contents:
- 1 MONOPRICE HS-102 HDMI Distribution Amplifier
- 1 User Manual
- 1 Power Adapter DC 9V 1A 120 Volt input only.

Comes with black 6 ft. HDMI cable.

MTBF (Mean Time Before Failure) = 40,000 hrs

garlad · 11-12-2008, 06:59 PM

can i ask is the picture quality affected if using a switcher or splitter? say if you only have one HDMI on your tv and have a ps3 and sky hd box(satelite receiver) and instead of taking one out each time you want to use the other if you use one of the above does it take from the quality?

Go Blue · 11-12-2008, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by garlad

can i ask is the picture quality affected if using a switcher or splitter? say if you only have one HDMI on your tv and have a ps3 and sky hd box(satelite receiver) and instead of taking one out each time you want to use the other if you use one of the above does it take from the quality?

Depends on the quality of the splitter. The first one I bought was very cheap and it did have some minor negative affects on the PQ. A good quality one (active/powered) should not affect the PQ in any way.

In the situation you are describing, I think you would need a switcher, not a splitter. A splitter takes the feed from one source and outputs it to other pieces of equipment. If you only have one HDMI input on yout TV and want two source to get to it, you would want a switcher. A switcher takes the HDMI outputs from multiple sources and inputs it into a single HDMI input. Hope that made sense.

garlad · 11-12-2008, 07:16 PM

Thanks! I have 2 HDMI inputs, so thankfully its not a problem, but was always curious.. (my first tv only had 1 HDMI input, but I only had 1 HD source, the PS3, at the time)

Cheers!

Go Blue · 11-18-2008, 04:33 PM

I posted this in another thread, but this thread has a more appropriate title.

If you have 2 TV's (in different rooms) hooked up to a split HD DVR source, how do you change the channel in the room with out the receiver?

11-07-2008, 04:49 PM	#1
Go Blue Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Home Theater Gallery:23 Blu-ray collection:160 Trading Score:7	HDMI Splitter I need to get an HDMI splitter, but am not sure what to go with. Both Monoprice and Firefold have inexpensive active (powered) 1x2 options. Any opinions out there? I have already tried a passive (non-powered) 1x2 splitter from Monopricethat sort-of worked, but is not acceptable.

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11-07-2008, 05:58 PM	#2
Kenshiro Active Member Top contributor Member since:Sep 2006 Location:Ft Lauderdale, FL Home Theater Gallery:34 Blu-ray collection:62 DVD collection:10	I tried the cheap non-powered HDMI splitter from monoprice first and I found it to be worthless. Then I bought a $50 powered HDMI splitter off of ebay and it works great. So my only advice is to at least get one that is powered.

11-07-2008, 06:07 PM	#3
jomari Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Home Theater Gallery:18 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:2	would this be two sources into one display or one source into two displays?

11-07-2008, 06:21 PM	#6
CosmoKid Active Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Nutley, NJ Blu-ray collection:82 Trading Score:1	i have been using a powered monoprice splitter for over a year and it works great. even is controlled by my harmony. my advise is to get one larger than 2:1 for futureproofing.

11-07-2008, 06:58 PM	#13
jkwest Off-Topic King Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Northern California PSN Id: jkwest5 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:20	I bought the splitter from monoprice....its like $69 before shipping and taxes... I tried like 3 other products before caving with this one...this one worked right away..wish I would have just bought this first.... http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2

11-12-2008, 06:59 PM	#17
garlad AVFC Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Ireland Blu-ray collection:226 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:3	can i ask is the picture quality affected if using a switcher or splitter? say if you only have one HDMI on your tv and have a ps3 and sky hd box(satelite receiver) and instead of taking one out each time you want to use the other if you use one of the above does it take from the quality?

11-12-2008, 07:16 PM	#19
garlad AVFC Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Ireland Blu-ray collection:226 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:3	Thanks! I have 2 HDMI inputs, so thankfully its not a problem, but was always curious.. (my first tv only had 1 HDMI input, but I only had 1 HD source, the PS3, at the time) Cheers!

11-18-2008, 04:33 PM	#20
Go Blue Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Home Theater Gallery:23 Blu-ray collection:160 Trading Score:7	I posted this in another thread, but this thread has a more appropriate title. If you have 2 TV's (in different rooms) hooked up to a split HD DVR source, how do you change the channel in the room with out the receiver?

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