Do I HAVE to use HDMI? - Blu-ray Forum

coconutphone · 08-19-2008, 08:22 PM

Is there a real need instead of a component connection?

I'm on the verge of getting a player (aiming for the Sharp BD-HP20U) and want to know what I should get to get the proper experience.

Beta Man · 08-19-2008, 08:24 PM

For MULTIPLE reasons, just get the HDMI cable.....

buy it from Monoprice.... best $5 you'll ever spend. Technically you don't "have" to get it.... but wouldn't you rather get the Full 1080p signal, AND audio sent with one cable, rather than getting an inferior signal, with all the cables you'd need otherwise?

NJ_RAMS_FAN · 08-19-2008, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beta Man

For MULTIPLE reasons, just get the HDMI cable.....

buy it from Monoprice.... best $5 you'll ever spend.

blu-backer · 08-19-2008, 08:26 PM

You don't "have" to get HDMI. But, if you want the simplicity of one cable for video and audio, it's the only way to go. And it's cheap (via monoprice). Now, if your receiver or TV doesn't do HDMI, then this is moot.

bleedsblu · 08-19-2008, 08:28 PM

yes, you do.

tiger roach · 08-19-2008, 08:32 PM

HDMI simplifies things so much. You want HDMI. Trust me.

kpkelley · 08-19-2008, 08:33 PM

Are you already sold on the Sharp BD-HP20U? I might suggest a player that can handle bitstreaming both Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD MA instead.

coconutphone · 08-19-2008, 08:41 PM

Thanks guys. Sold! Now the question is what to do with my standard DVD player. Only a year old and works fine. ebya seems like a hassle. Maybe charity.

fatediesel · 08-19-2008, 08:45 PM

You could just keep your standard dvd player. If it is a good player and upconverts well I'd use it over the blu-ray player for standard dvds as it'll have faster load times.

coconutphone · 08-19-2008, 09:21 PM

Thanks. My TV does have HDMI connections. I use one for my Tivo and have 1 free.

Petra_Kalbrain · 08-19-2008, 09:31 PM

You don't HAVE to do anything in life... but, with reference to this particular inquiry being made, you'd be "highly uneducated" (that's my politically correct way of saying "stupid") NOT to use HDMI.

DON'T GO FULL RETARD!

haushausman · 08-19-2008, 09:36 PM

I've had multiple cable installers, TV repairmen, etc. all tell me use component over HDMI when it comes to cable television. The reason: Cable providers are not up to speed with 1080P (Comcast has only one channel that broadcasts in 1080P) and component looks better. At first I stuck with my HDMI cable, but then I moved and had to reinstall cable. He hooked everything up using the component and I noticed a big difference in picture. I left it on component and couldn't be happier.

If you don't believe me then see for yourself. It takes 5 minutes to switch connections.

For BD players... HDMI 100%

musicman1999 · 08-19-2008, 11:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Petra_Kalbrain

You don't HAVE to do anything in life... but, with reference to this particular inquiry being made, you'd be "highly uneducated" (that's my politically correct way of saying "stupid") NOT to use HDMI.

DON'T GO FULL RETARD!

If you decide to take your system towards the high end you will find out how wrong you are, you don't need or want HDMI for high end audio.

bill

Steve · 08-20-2008, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by musicman1999

If you decide to take your system towards the high end you will find out how wrong you are, you don't need or want HDMI for high end audio.

bill

So what would you want then? You really can't make a statement like that without an explanation.

Pelican170 · 08-20-2008, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by musicman1999

If you decide to take your system towards the high end you will find out how wrong you are, you don't need or want HDMI for high end audio.

bill

How do you figure?

Beta Man · 08-20-2008, 04:00 PM

I guess "High-end" for music, wouldn't even involve a Blu-ray player for me.... so I'm confused as well.

MacDaddyOJack · 08-20-2008, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by musicman1999

If you decide to take your system towards the high end you will find out how wrong you are, you don't need or want HDMI for high end audio.

bill

You dont need to sign your name to the end of each post either.

In this case, HDMI is necessary as it is the only way to get 1080p and lossless audio soundtracks.

kpkelley · 08-20-2008, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by musicman1999

If you decide to take your system towards the high end you will find out how wrong you are, you don't need or want HDMI for high end audio.

bill

IMO "high-end" audio would place the decoding demands upon the receiver/pre-pro. The only way that is possible with a blu-ray player is over hdmi. Player decoding to analog output is not "high-end," IMO.

BluPayne4400 · 08-20-2008, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by musicman1999

If you decide to take your system towards the high end you will find out how wrong you are, you don't need or want HDMI for high end audio.

bill

Maybe he is living in a 1999 world

kingofgrills · 08-20-2008, 05:17 PM

With high end dedicated audio gear HDMI is not really part of the equation yet. Analog is still considered top dog, and HDMI isn't part of that equation. Balanced interconnects or good RCA interconnects still lead the way, all powered off the internal DACs from players, or good old vinyl. Keep in mind these are generally connecting to uber high end tube or solid state amps. If you look at most of the high end dedicated specialty audio gear out there, you won't find an HDMI connection in the equation at all.

Just don't shoot the messenger. It wasn't my statement.

08-19-2008, 08:22 PM	#1
coconutphone New Member Member since:Aug 2008	Do I HAVE to use HDMI? Is there a real need instead of a component connection? I'm on the verge of getting a player (aiming for the Sharp BD-HP20U) and want to know what I should get to get the proper experience.

08-19-2008, 08:33 PM	#7
kpkelley Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Framingham, MA 4K collection:385 Blu-ray collection:2478 Digital collection:113 Blu-ray reviews: 152	Are you already sold on the Sharp BD-HP20U? I might suggest a player that can handle bitstreaming both Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD MA instead. Samsung BD-P1500 Sony BDP-S350 Phillips BDP7200 Panasonic DMP-BD30

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08-19-2008, 08:24 PM	#2
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	For MULTIPLE reasons, just get the HDMI cable..... buy it from Monoprice.... best $5 you'll ever spend. Technically you don't "have" to get it.... but wouldn't you rather get the Full 1080p signal, AND audio sent with one cable, rather than getting an inferior signal, with all the cables you'd need otherwise?

08-19-2008, 08:26 PM	#4
blu-backer Senior Member Member since:Jan 2008 Blu-ray collection:118	You don't "have" to get HDMI. But, if you want the simplicity of one cable for video and audio, it's the only way to go. And it's cheap (via monoprice). Now, if your receiver or TV doesn't do HDMI, then this is moot.

08-19-2008, 08:28 PM	#5
bleedsblu Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:CANADA Blu-ray collection:18	yes, you do.

08-19-2008, 08:32 PM	#6
tiger roach Special Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Houston, TX Blu-ray collection:141 Blu-ray reviews:1	HDMI simplifies things so much. You want HDMI. Trust me.

08-19-2008, 08:41 PM	#8
coconutphone New Member Member since:Aug 2008	Thanks guys. Sold! Now the question is what to do with my standard DVD player. Only a year old and works fine. ebya seems like a hassle. Maybe charity.

08-19-2008, 08:45 PM	#9
fatediesel Blu-ray Count Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Iowa Blu-ray collection:410 Trading Score:47	You could just keep your standard dvd player. If it is a good player and upconverts well I'd use it over the blu-ray player for standard dvds as it'll have faster load times.

08-19-2008, 09:21 PM	#10
coconutphone New Member Member since:Aug 2008	Thanks. My TV does have HDMI connections. I use one for my Tivo and have 1 free.

08-19-2008, 09:31 PM	#11
Petra_Kalbrain Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Vancouver, BC 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:561 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:20	You don't HAVE to do anything in life... but, with reference to this particular inquiry being made, you'd be "highly uneducated" (that's my politically correct way of saying "stupid") NOT to use HDMI. DON'T GO FULL RETARD!

08-19-2008, 09:36 PM	#12
haushausman Special Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Chicago Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:343 Blu-ray reviews: 5	I've had multiple cable installers, TV repairmen, etc. all tell me use component over HDMI when it comes to cable television. The reason: Cable providers are not up to speed with 1080P (Comcast has only one channel that broadcasts in 1080P) and component looks better. At first I stuck with my HDMI cable, but then I moved and had to reinstall cable. He hooked everything up using the component and I noticed a big difference in picture. I left it on component and couldn't be happier. If you don't believe me then see for yourself. It takes 5 minutes to switch connections. For BD players... HDMI 100%

08-20-2008, 04:00 PM	#16
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	I guess "High-end" for music, wouldn't even involve a Blu-ray player for me.... so I'm confused as well.

08-20-2008, 05:17 PM	#20
kingofgrills Blu-ray Guru Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Dec 2007 Location:PDX Home Theater Gallery:31 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:81 Trading Score:31	With high end dedicated audio gear HDMI is not really part of the equation yet. Analog is still considered top dog, and HDMI isn't part of that equation. Balanced interconnects or good RCA interconnects still lead the way, all powered off the internal DACs from players, or good old vinyl. Keep in mind these are generally connecting to uber high end tube or solid state amps. If you look at most of the high end dedicated specialty audio gear out there, you won't find an HDMI connection in the equation at all. Just don't shoot the messenger. It wasn't my statement.

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