Someone help me out please - multiple HDMI ports? - Blu-ray Forum

kotton247 · 10-17-2007, 03:21 AM

So I am upgrading to DirecTv HD tomorrow. Heres the problem...I want to run it through HDMI. The problem is that my TV only has one HDMI port. I have my PS3 hooked into it. So I was looking at HDMI switchers and didn't really know which one to get yet. If you have a switcher or have some good info about one please post a link or some info. I know that I can always count on my fellow blu friends to help me out. Oh and it needs to have 3 into 1. I plan on getting something else soon that I will need that 3rd HDMI input for. Thanks again!

Lord_Stewie · 10-17-2007, 03:23 AM

do you have a reciever?

richard lichtenfelt · 10-17-2007, 03:23 AM

If you can afford to it would be better to buy a receiver that has more than one hdmi inputs and run through it. That way you can use the $75 or so that it would cost for a switcher to upgrade your home theater sound.

kotton247 · 10-17-2007, 03:25 AM

Sorry. I have a pretty small room. My TV, bed, and blu-rays about fill it up lol. So I don't have a receiver until I can afford to move out, because it would be kind of pointless to get one at the moment.

kotton247 · 10-17-2007, 03:33 AM

no ones helping anymore

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coolmilo · 10-17-2007, 03:38 AM

Go to monoprice for your HDMI switcher and HDMI cables. http://www.monoprice.com/products/su...01&cp_id=10110

I think that most people would recommend this site. Great products, reasonable prices.

kotton247 · 10-17-2007, 03:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coolmilo

Go to monoprice for your HDMI switcher and HDMI cables. http://www.monoprice.com/products/su...01&cp_id=10110

I think that most people would recommend this site. Great products, reasonable prices.

Yeah thats where I got my 1st HDMI cable. I still remember how excited I was hooking up my TV that day. But yeah I looked on there and just wasn't sure which one to get. So thanks to both of you for the help and the links. $42 aint too bad.

manikin · 10-17-2007, 03:39 AM

The gefen is pricey but good.
This is a good deal.
http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...ormat=2&style=

and the 5x1 from the same company reviewed well here

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=640183

flynho_PS3 · 10-17-2007, 03:41 AM

you need a HDMI splitter or something like this...real cheap...for now stick with your set-up until this arrives...hope this helps.

http://www.whatacable.com/hdmisplitter.aspx

Deciazulado · 10-17-2007, 04:01 AM

I think there are several posts about hdmi splitters and switchers on the home theater forum subsection too. Could do a Search for those there

10-17-2007, 03:21 AM	#1
kotton247 Special Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:NC Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:25	Someone help me out please - multiple HDMI ports? So I am upgrading to DirecTv HD tomorrow. Heres the problem...I want to run it through HDMI. The problem is that my TV only has one HDMI port. I have my PS3 hooked into it. So I was looking at HDMI switchers and didn't really know which one to get yet. If you have a switcher or have some good info about one please post a link or some info. I know that I can always count on my fellow blu friends to help me out. Oh and it needs to have 3 into 1. I plan on getting something else soon that I will need that 3rd HDMI input for. Thanks again!

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10-17-2007, 03:23 AM	#2
Lord_Stewie Blu-ray Baron Member since:May 2007 Blu-ray collection:396 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	do you have a reciever?

10-17-2007, 03:23 AM	#3
richard lichtenfelt Power Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:I'm not drunk, I'm just tired cause I been up all night drinking. Blu-ray reviews:3	If you can afford to it would be better to buy a receiver that has more than one hdmi inputs and run through it. That way you can use the $75 or so that it would cost for a switcher to upgrade your home theater sound.

10-17-2007, 03:25 AM	#4
kotton247 Special Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:NC Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:25	Sorry. I have a pretty small room. My TV, bed, and blu-rays about fill it up lol. So I don't have a receiver until I can afford to move out, because it would be kind of pointless to get one at the moment.

10-17-2007, 03:33 AM	#5
kotton247 Special Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:NC Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:25	no ones helping anymore .

10-17-2007, 03:38 AM	#6
coolmilo Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Silicon Valley Home Theater Gallery:16 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:2	Go to monoprice for your HDMI switcher and HDMI cables. http://www.monoprice.com/products/su...01&cp_id=10110 I think that most people would recommend this site. Great products, reasonable prices.

10-17-2007, 03:39 AM	#8
manikin Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:New England	The gefen is pricey but good. This is a good deal. http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...ormat=2&style= and the 5x1 from the same company reviewed well here http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=640183

10-17-2007, 03:41 AM	#9
flynho_PS3 Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:NY, USA Blu-ray collection:23	you need a HDMI splitter or something like this...real cheap...for now stick with your set-up until this arrives...hope this helps. http://www.whatacable.com/hdmisplitter.aspx

10-17-2007, 04:01 AM	#10
Deciazulado Site Manager Top contributor Member since:Aug 2006 Location:USiberia Home Theater Gallery:6 4K collection:1160 Blu-ray collection:7047 DVD collection:4044	I think there are several posts about hdmi splitters and switchers on the home theater forum subsection too. Could do a Search for those there

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