component vs HDMI - Blu-ray Forum

Vanwolfenstein · 12-31-2007, 01:16 AM

I think I made a newbie mistake. I purchased a Sony Blu-ray 300 at Best Buy but when I got home I realized my HDTV does not have HDMI. I am currently using component cables for video.

Should I take the Blu-ray back or will I get the blu ray picture quality without the HDMI? I called Best Buy and they said it would be a waste of money to keep the player due to not being able to notice the difference between standard DVD's and Blu-ray.

Little help here.... thanks in advance.

Ken

crackinhedz · 12-31-2007, 01:25 AM

you will still have a beautiful picture with Component. Enjoy it.

JasonR · 12-31-2007, 01:28 AM

1080i/720p, but no 1080P. Still a GREAT picture, much better than standard def. Stupid Best Buy....

You do mean component (Red, Green, and Blue) and not composite (red, white, and yellow) right? Component doesn't have audio?

ToonyLoons · 12-31-2007, 01:28 AM

You will see the differance. You are just going to be missing out on the better audio that HDMI would be able to offer. IF you even have a audio system that accepts HDMI. High Def movies still look great and better then standard def at 720p 1080i/p.

Blu-Raider · 12-31-2007, 01:36 AM

With component inputs, 1080i is the best you're going to do anyway.

Keep and enjoy the Blu.

xtop · 12-31-2007, 01:38 AM

since your tv doesn't have hdmi, its prolly not 1080p, so it doesn't matter you're only getting 1080i. you're gonna love it. keep it

Vanwolfenstein · 12-31-2007, 03:16 AM

Thanks everyone for the input. Rechecked my system, yes, component.

My equipment HDTV and Kenwood reciever are 5 years old...so nope, no HDMI.

I will be getting the blu-ray on 1/4/08. Will update then on my impressions.

BTW, what would your desert island blu-ray disc be? If 3 to take with you.

Ken

supersix4 · 12-31-2007, 03:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

you will still have a beautiful picture with Component. Enjoy it.

yeah it will be

dont trust any of the best buy employee's, only one's I'd trust would be the one's I see here lol

d_rob1031 · 12-31-2007, 05:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blu-Raider

With component inputs, 1080i is the best you're going to do anyway.

Keep and enjoy the Blu.

720p > 1080i... and component does 720p. I have my blu plugged up through component on 720 and love it, plus I work at Best Buy, whoever told you that obviously doesn't have a blu-ray player. You should go back and educate him now. I would.

bootman · 12-31-2007, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vanwolfenstein

I think I made a newbie mistake. I purchased a Sony Blu-ray 300 at Best Buy but when I got home I realized my HDTV does not have HDMI. I am currently using component cables for video.

Should I take the Blu-ray back or will I get the blu ray picture quality without the HDMI? I called Best Buy and they said it would be a waste of money to keep the player due to not being able to notice the difference between standard DVD's and Blu-ray.

Little help here.... thanks in advance.

Ken

What kind of HDTV do you have? (model, capabilities)

redsvt · 12-31-2007, 03:33 PM

If your TV has an RGB input try one of these

http://www.hdfury.com/

Read the posts, for $180 its a small investment

Geech · 12-31-2007, 09:16 PM

I originally had component cables and the picture is still very very very improved from SDVD.

12-31-2007, 01:16 AM	#1
Vanwolfenstein Junior Member Member since:Dec 2007	component vs HDMI I think I made a newbie mistake. I purchased a Sony Blu-ray 300 at Best Buy but when I got home I realized my HDTV does not have HDMI. I am currently using component cables for video. Should I take the Blu-ray back or will I get the blu ray picture quality without the HDMI? I called Best Buy and they said it would be a waste of money to keep the player due to not being able to notice the difference between standard DVD's and Blu-ray. Little help here.... thanks in advance. Ken Last edited by Vanwolfenstein; 12-31-2007 at 05:45 AM.

12-31-2007, 01:28 AM	#3
JasonR Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:12	1080i/720p, but no 1080P. Still a GREAT picture, much better than standard def. Stupid Best Buy.... You do mean component (Red, Green, and Blue) and not composite (red, white, and yellow) right? Component doesn't have audio? Last edited by JasonR; 12-31-2007 at 01:32 AM. Reason: Question

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12-31-2007, 01:25 AM	#2
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	you will still have a beautiful picture with Component. Enjoy it.

12-31-2007, 01:28 AM	#4
ToonyLoons Expert Member Member since:Apr 2007 Blu-ray collection:130	You will see the differance. You are just going to be missing out on the better audio that HDMI would be able to offer. IF you even have a audio system that accepts HDMI. High Def movies still look great and better then standard def at 720p 1080i/p.

12-31-2007, 01:36 AM	#5
Blu-Raider Expert Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Dark Side of the Moon Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:64 Blu-ray reviews:2	With component inputs, 1080i is the best you're going to do anyway. Keep and enjoy the Blu.

12-31-2007, 01:38 AM	#6
xtop Blu-ray Count Member since:Oct 2007 Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- Trading Score:3	since your tv doesn't have hdmi, its prolly not 1080p, so it doesn't matter you're only getting 1080i. you're gonna love it. keep it

12-31-2007, 03:16 AM	#7
Vanwolfenstein Junior Member Member since:Dec 2007	Thanks everyone for the input. Rechecked my system, yes, component. My equipment HDTV and Kenwood reciever are 5 years old...so nope, no HDMI. I will be getting the blu-ray on 1/4/08. Will update then on my impressions. BTW, what would your desert island blu-ray disc be? If 3 to take with you. Ken

12-31-2007, 03:33 PM	#11
redsvt Junior Member Member since:Dec 2007	If your TV has an RGB input try one of these http://www.hdfury.com/ Read the posts, for $180 its a small investment

12-31-2007, 09:16 PM	#12
Geech Active Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Reading, PA Blu-ray reviews:2	I originally had component cables and the picture is still very very very improved from SDVD.

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