Finally getting home theater, couple of beginner ?'s

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Originally Posted by Filterlab

HDMI is always better than component as it carries the full unmolested digital signal. As far as HDMI goes, it would be best to run your into the receiver via HDMI then out from the receiver into the TV. I'm not aware of a unit on the market that enables several HDMI sources to be run into one output.

Go for a receiver with HDMI's in and one out, you'll keep the quality and get the full uncompressed sound (if the receiver allows).

Thanks, too bad the receivers that have HDMI in and out as opposed to just out are considerably more expensive Looks like ill have to save up a bit more