HDMI Cables vs. 1080P component Cables

Allright so I just upgraded my tv finally - got a 1080P 40inch Sony Bravia. I have the Sony brand 1080p Component Cables - but was wondering if im getting the full potential of the system with that? or do I need HDMI cables? IS there a big difference between the two that would make it worth all that money? If anyone could give me a little insight on this I would appreciate it. Thanks.

HereDuckman5

[QUOTE="Duckman5"]Herewinner-ps3

You definitely want to get an HDMI cable. Component cable CANNOT carry a 1080p signal. HDMI is the only cable that will carry a true digital signal for you. Check out Amazon. You can get a good cable for $10 or less. Don't let companies like Monster trick you into buying an expensive cable, you will not be able to tell the difference.kyrissbp82

the only way to get full 1080p is with a HDMI cable. Component cables will only produce 720p or 1080i.

[QUOTE="kyrissbp82"]You definitely want to get an HDMI cable. Component cable CANNOT carry a 1080p signal. HDMI is the only cable that will carry a true digital signal for you. Check out Amazon. You can get a good cable for $10 or less. Don't let companies like Monster trick you into buying an expensive cable, you will not be able to tell the difference.brotherreese

taken right outta my mouth

You definitely want to get an HDMI cable. Component cable CANNOT carry a 1080p signal. HDMI is the only cable that will carry a true digital signal for you. Check out Amazon. You can get a good cable for $10 or less. Don't let companies like Monster trick you into buying an expensive cable, you will not be able to tell the difference.kyrissbp82

[QUOTE="kyrissbp82"]You definitely want to get an HDMI cable. Component cable CANNOT carry a 1080p signal. HDMI is the only cable that will carry a true digital signal for you. Check out Amazon. You can get a good cable for $10 or less. Don't let companies like Monster trick you into buying an expensive cable, you will not be able to tell the difference.djsifer01

[QUOTE="kyrissbp82"]You definitely want to get an HDMI cable. Component cable CANNOT carry a 1080p signal. HDMI is the only cable that will carry a true digital signal for you. Check out Amazon. You can get a good cable for $10 or less. Don't let companies like Monster trick you into buying an expensive cable, you will not be able to tell the difference.djsifer01

HDMI is a digital signal, 1's and 0's, or in other words it either works or it doesn't work. There is no middle ground with HDMI.

[QUOTE="djsifer01"][QUOTE="kyrissbp82"]You definitely want to get an HDMI cable. Component cable CANNOT carry a 1080p signal. HDMI is the only cable that will carry a true digital signal for you. Check out Amazon. You can get a good cable for $10 or less. Don't let companies like Monster trick you into buying an expensive cable, you will not be able to tell the difference.SporkFireXPS

HDMI is a digital signal, 1's and 0's, or in other words it either works or it doesn't work. There is no middle ground with HDMI.

the only way to get full 1080p is with a HDMI cable. Component cables will only produce 720p or 1080i.

djsifer01

HereDuckman5

[QUOTE="kyrissbp82"]You definitely want to get an HDMI cable. Component cable CANNOT carry a 1080p signal. HDMI is the only cable that will carry a true digital signal for you. Check out Amazon. You can get a good cable for $10 or less. Don't let companies like Monster trick you into buying an expensive cable, you will not be able to tell the difference.djsifer01

Correct

[QUOTE="djsifer01"][QUOTE="kyrissbp82"]You definitely want to get an HDMI cable. Component cable CANNOT carry a 1080p signal. HDMI is the only cable that will carry a true digital signal for you. Check out Amazon. You can get a good cable for $10 or less. Don't let companies like Monster trick you into buying an expensive cable, you will not be able to tell the difference.SporkFireXPS

HDMI is a digital signal, 1's and 0's, or in other words it either works or it doesn't work. There is no middle ground with HDMI.

Component Cables are capable of 1080p, but very few tv sets can actually accept 1080p via component. So rather then risking it, Id just upgrade to an HDMI. Theres no way it could be any worse, thats for sure.

Also, dont the cheapest HDMI cable around, but monster cables are ridiculously over priced. Id get a good 35 dollar cable.

the reason 1080p is not supported through component cables has nothing to do with the cables. its a little something called DRM. basically HDMI is a scam, they FORCE you to buy HDMI cable to get the full use out of your tv by blocking 1080p support on component. and by doing so they make it much harder to play pirated media. thats what HDMI is for. component is more then capable of carrying a 1080p signal and producing the same picture as HDMI. dont let ANYONE fool you into thining otherwise.

also to the fools thinking that a $180 monster HDMI will produce a better picture then a $30 HDMI from wall mart. well you need to do a little more reserch. basically you wasted your money.

[QUOTE="SporkFireXPS"]

[QUOTE="djsifer01"]Not true. there is a diffrence bettween cheap HDMI and Monster. I went to 2 weeks of training on moster cable and there is a huge diffrence.wooooode

HDMI is a digital signal, 1's and 0's, or in other words it either works or it doesn't work. There is no middle ground with HDMI.

the reason 1080p is not supported through component cables has nothing to do with the cables. its a little something called DRM. basically HDMI is a scam, they FORCE you to buy HDMI cable to get the full use out of your tv by blocking 1080p support on component. and by doing so they make it much harder to play pirated media. thats what HDMI is for. component is more then capable of carrying a 1080p signal and producing the same picture as HDMI. dont let ANYONE fool you into thining otherwise.

also to the fools thinking that a $180 monster HDMI will produce a better picture then a $30 HDMI from wall mart. well you need to do a little more reserch. basically you wasted your money.

enygma500

I seen what a cheap $10, even $50 HDMI cable could do on a 50" + plasma TV, and from that experience, there is a difference between the cheap ones and a $100 Monster HDMI cables. How foolish of you.

[QUOTE="enygma500"]

the reason 1080p is not supported through component cables has nothing to do with the cables. its a little something called DRM. basically HDMI is a scam, they FORCE you to buy HDMI cable to get the full use out of your tv by blocking 1080p support on component. and by doing so they make it much harder to play pirated media. thats what HDMI is for. component is more then capable of carrying a 1080p signal and producing the same picture as HDMI. dont let ANYONE fool you into thining otherwise.

also to the fools thinking that a $180 monster HDMI will produce a better picture then a $30 HDMI from wall mart. well you need to do a little more reserch. basically you wasted your money.

WR_Platinum

I seen what a cheap $10, even $50 HDMI cable could do on a 50" + plasma TV, and from that experience, there is a difference between the cheap ones and a $100 Monster HDMI cables. How foolish of you.

For those debating on whether the $ amount matters in purchasing HDMI cables, check CNet, CR, AVS forums or similar reputable sites. You'll find comparisons between name-brand (Monster) and generics. The consensus seems to be there is no difference in cables that don't go beyond 8'. Brand/quality do come into play on the very long cables but as for the more common, shorter ones...it's a wash. Don't believe me though, do your own research. :)