how much better of a picture can i get through hdmi

[BStecke]

Well, for one, you're not going to get "hd" sound through optical. Optical will only pass Dolby Digital and DTS standard, not true hd. Picture quality will be better through hdmi as well, due to the fact that there is no longer a need to convert to analog when sending the signal via hdmi vs. Component. If I were you I'd get her fixed if you've got the equipment to take advantage of the sound and better picture.

[gand41f]

Originally Posted by BStecke

Well, for one, you're not going to get "hd" sound through optical. Optical will only pass Dolby Digital and DTS standard, not true hd. Picture quality will be better through hdmi as well, due to the fact that there is no longer a need to convert to analog when sending the signal via hdmi vs. Component. If I were you I'd get her fixed if you've got the equipment to take advantage of the sound and better picture.

I agree on the audio part -- if you have a receiver that can take uncompressed audio through HDMI, that should sound better.

As for the video part, unfortunately what you said is true in theory but doesn't necessarily apply to all TVs in the real world. Many earlier HDTVs convert HDMI to anolog first so you won't get the "all-digital" benefit from HDMI. You have to be your own judge on that.

Note, PS3 will not pass BTB and WTW over component so if you like the wider dynamic range (again, if you have a TV that can take advantage of it), HDMI is the way to go.

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gandalf

P.S. Oh, and if you want a component cable I highly recommend the Sony brand cable -- it is cheaper than other cables carried by my local shops and it's also better (less ghosting).

[SGIBES]

It Might Be A Silly Question But Is There A Difference In Quality Of Sound Between Optical Connection And Component Cables?

[nhaase]

Originally Posted by SGIBES

It Might Be A Silly Question But Is There A Difference In Quality Of Sound Between Optical Connection And Component Cables?

When you say component cables, I'm judging you mean analog outputs. With analog outs you can output uncompressed surround sound, whereas optical outs only can output 2 channels of uncompressed audio.

[WriteSimply]

If your HDMI port is broken, get it repaired. Seriously.


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