HDMI switcher...2 or 3 port

[SundayDuffer]

Just wondering if any of you have used a hdmi switcher. My tv display only has 1 hdmi input port. Since i have a PS3, DVD player with hdmi in/output, and thinking of getting the Xbox360..hence i want to run all my components via HDMI...there are quite a few HDMI Switchers out there..but not so sure of which one is good...My most concern is that this switcher has to be able to support 1080P on all its ports without any signal degradation...any recomendations? much thanks in advance.

[Smallville206]

I would very much like to know this myself, my Sony LCD only has 1 input also.

[HDTV1080P]

There are many active and passive HDMI switches on the market. EBAY and some retail stores have some low cost HDMI switchers for around $100. The $200 and up switchers are better quality. Since the signal is digital you are either going to have a perfect picture and sound or if the switcher is very bad quality you will have anything from no picture and sound to digital artifacts once and a while.
In the analog world it is much more important to purchase high-end several hundred dollars worth of component cables and switches to minimize the picture quality loss. In the digital world some low quality cables and switches can perform just as good as the high end. The high end cables and switches in general will last many more years but the quality is not always better during everyday use. As long as the 0’s and 1’s on the low cost cables and switches are not being changed do to EMI/RFI inference and other properties then some lower priced items are good enough quality. Some really cheap cables are only good for 480P quality.

P.S.

In the Digital world if there is a problem with the switcher or cable you will know within a few seconds or a few hours.

[Heresy]

I have: http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...ormat=2&style= and it works perfectly and only ~$30 shipped.

[Blu_Ray_UK2007]

I'm using this http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/4-PORT-HDMI-DV...QQcmdZViewItem

My tv doesnt even have hdmi

[guidosarduche]

If you were looking for one with a remote, you should give Gefen a look.

[Smallville206]

Thanks for all the suggestions, I'm really liking the Gefen switcher.

[Amon37]

The gefen one comes with HDMI cables, that's surprising.

[coolmilo]

The problem with Gefen is their switches sometimes do not carry the audio. I think they are using some old chips or bad design. However, I bought my Gefen 2 years ago and so they may have fixed the problem.

I really like the following website to purchase HDMI switches: http://www.lenexpo-electronics.com/H...p-1-c-300.html

I bought the DTROVISION last time. It's an unknown name but it works well (audio and video to 1080P). I suggest that you call them or email them for recommendations. Ask about the Gefen audio problem too.

[DavePS3]

PureLink's are better than Geffens... faster switching and better lock-on. Check purelinkav.com

[DavePS3]

Purelink is by Dtrovision.

[Iceman_II]

I use the octava 4 way with Toslink, switches the fiber as well as the video, that way you can send the fiber signal to the stereo. It also has a pretty cool internal ident system, when you turn on a component, it automaticly switches to that component, when you turn the component off, it automaticly switches to a different "on" signal. With the DirecTv DVR always on, it works incredably well.

http://www.octavainc.com/

[SundayDuffer]

Originally Posted by coolmilo

The problem with Gefen is their switches sometimes do not carry the audio. I think they are using some old chips or bad design. However, I bought my Gefen 2 years ago and so they may have fixed the problem.

I really like the following website to purchase HDMI switches: http://www.lenexpo-electronics.com/H...p-1-c-300.html

I bought the DTROVISION last time. It's an unknown name but it works well (audio and video to 1080P). I suggest that you call them or email them for recommendations. Ask about the Gefen audio problem too.

Great inputs everyone. Thankyou.
Lenexpo is three blocks away from my work. Will pay them a visit. Thankyou.

[stompy]

My Tv does not have a HDMI port, but it does have a DVI, which I now use a HDMI-DVI adapter. My question is will this work with the Blu-Ray and how is the picture quality?
Thanks

[mater]

I have a Plasma that has 1 HDMI input. My system includes a Digital Cable Setop Box, Upscaling DVD player and now the PS3 with Blue Ray which I just received.

I was able to find a good HDMI Switch finally that worked with the PS3. This one worked with the PS3.

Like the Smart Scan feature which selects the HDMI sources for me when powered on.

[Iceman_II]

Thats what I use, and it looks great, thats why my switcher switches the fiber as well, the hdmi/dvi to the TV, and the FO to the receiver.

[Psiweaver]

I like the Meridian HDmax 421. its got rs232 control and works very well.

[degas]

Does anyone have an opinion on these cheap HDMI switches from ebay: 3-port-HDMI-Switch-Switcher-Selector-w-Remote-3in-1out

Are they on par with the Monoprice switch?
Sound is not important, since I just need a switch in wait for a new receiver.

[Werewolk Killer]

Originally Posted by SundayDuffer

Just wondering if any of you have used a hdmi switcher. My tv display only has 1 hdmi input port. Since i have a PS3, DVD player with hdmi in/output, and thinking of getting the Xbox360..hence i want to run all my components via HDMI...there are quite a few HDMI Switchers out there..but not so sure of which one is good...My most concern is that this switcher has to be able to support 1080P on all its ports without any signal degradation...any recomendations? much thanks in advance.

First you can check Keydigital.com for HDMI switcher. We use them all of the time and have found them to have a high quality product.

And the current Xbox does not due HDMI out at all. It only has component out.

[Deciazulado]

Originally Posted by stompy

My Tv does not have a HDMI port, but it does have a DVI, which I now use a HDMI-DVI adapter. My question is will this work with the Blu-Ray and how is the picture quality?
Thanks

Is you DVI input HDCP compliant?

DVI looks exactly the same as HDMI