Playstation High Component Cables

[PlayerOfNintendo]

Hi there, I just became a member so I could ask this question. Ok right now I have my PlaystationThree hooked up to my T.V. using high component cables, I have the Red,Blue, and Green ones in the back of my T.V. And then I stretch the Red, and White ones(Audio) and plug them into an older HomeTheaterSystem(No HDMI Hook-up) so I can enjoy surround sound. Now my question is. Should I buy a newer HomeTheaterSystem with a HDMI hook-up, Plus two HDMI cables??? Or do High Component Cables display the same picture??? Ok hopefully everybody understood that. Basically the question is. Should I buy two HDMI cables and a newer HomeTheatersystem? Or stick with the high component cables? I want the best picture possible. But just a slight difference I'm cool with. Thanks in advanced. Please help me.

[un4gvn94538]

in my experience (i use both hdmi and component) i get the same hd picture (maybe slightly better with hdmi). getting a receiver also has the benifit of hd audio not just for the hdmi hookup for video. the ps3 can decode all the hd audio from blu rays and also has pcm audio from games.

so basically its up to you. i wouldnt buy a new receiver just for the video and hdmi hook up but i would for the audio.

[PlayerOfNintendo]

Holy that was a fast response, Thank you. So basically I should stick with High Component Cables? Then maybe in the near future start saving up for a new HomeTheaterSystem? Thanks again.

[Anthony P]

if you have the $ go for it
1) red+white=stereo
2) component is at best 1080i
3) HDMI will take care of everything (audio and video)
4) HDMI can have 5.1 (or even 7.1) lossless (for better audio)
5) eventually (maybe) some BDs (and other stuff) will come out that use ICT (image constraint token) which will force devices to use much smaller resolution over component-rendering it almost SD)

[aramis109]

Do you have any optical inputs on your receiver? If so, use that instead of RCA/red & white. You'll get 5.1 sound instead of stereo.

[xtop]

you should buy an optical cable and use that for real surround sound. stick with component until you get a better receiver

[WriteSimply]

If your TV is 1080p, the only way to get 1080p video for BD is using HDMI. Component can only pass 1080i though for games, it's 1080p.


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[Anthony P]

you should buy an optical cable and use that for real surround sound. stick with component until you get a better receiver

but then he can't output 5.1 PCM, he would either be lossy or stereo.

[xtop]

Originally Posted by Anthony P

but then he can't output 5.1 PCM, he would either be lossy or stereo.

he's using rca's right now tho

[PlayerOfNintendo]

Thanks everybody, I decided I'll probably buy a new HomeTheaterSystem along with two HDMI cables. And by the way my T.V. is only capable of producing a picture of 1080i. Thanks again.

[xtop]

Originally Posted by PlayerOfNintendo

Thanks everybody, I decided I'll probably buy a new HomeTheaterSystem along with two HDMI cables. And by the way my T.V. is only capable of producing a picture of 1080i. Thanks again.

i'm not convinced you'll see the difference at 1080i between hdmi and component. but if you're gonna update everything eventually..by all means..go for it. but an optical cable will get you better audio for the moment

[GGX]

WTF are "High" component cables? Is High a brand?

[TripAcez]

Originally Posted by GGX

WTF are "High" component cables? Is High a brand?

maybe he meant to say HD component? either way you should know what he meant by it.

[Anthony P]

he's using rca's right now tho

I know, that is why upgrading is worth it. with optical (assuming his receiver can accept that) he could get 5.1 but then he would have crappy lossy instead of lossless (covered in #4 in my post) why spend money on an optical cable for a very temporary partial fix when upgrading the receiver will get him a more permanent fix?

[xtop]

Originally Posted by Anthony P

I know, that is why upgrading is worth it. with optical (assuming his receiver can accept that) he could get 5.1 but then he would have crappy lossy instead of lossless (covered in #4 in my post) why spend money on an optical cable for a very temporary partial fix when upgrading the receiver will get him a more permanent fix?

well he's looking for the best picture...he's got a 1080i tv..buying an expensive receiver for lossless audio seems to be the opposite of what he's looking for

i figured suggesting to him to buy a 2 dollar cable to get better sound was better than suggesting a $300+ receiver to get the same picture..but even better sound lol.

[Anthony P]

well he's looking for the best picture...he's got a 1080i tv..buying an expensive receiver for lossless audio seems to be the opposite of what he's looking for

i figured suggesting to him to buy a 2 dollar cable to get better sound was better than suggesting a $300+ receiver to get the same picture..but even better sound lol.

is an optical cable 2$? the guy was asking if getting a new receiver and HDMI improve his set-up. The video will most likely not benefit much currently(since he says he has a 1080i TV which I am guessing means 720p resolution) but the audio will benefit a lot. What is wrong giving good advice to someone that is willing to spend the money?

[xtop]

Originally Posted by Anthony P

is an optical cable 2$? the guy was asking if getting a new receiver and HDMI improve his set-up. The video will most likely not benefit much currently(since he says he has a 1080i TV which I am guessing means 720p resolution) but the audio will benefit a lot. What is wrong giving good advice to someone that is willing to spend the money?

just making sure he's not getting the wrong idea. his first post says he's looking for the best video quality. hdmi and component are going to give him basically the same picture. so there's really no point in telling him to update, unless he's planning on a tv upgrade in the future as well. but yeah..the audio will for sure benefit.

and actually..i think i paid less than 2 bucks per cable the last time i made a cable purchase.