I have recently been extremely confused. I am currently getting an HD Home Cinema in my house, but I have no idea if I should get the HDMI cable or stick with the component, because, frankly, I have no clue whats the difference. Is it worth the purchase?
Technically HDMI is better but I can't tell a difference. An important question is whether you're using an external audio device. If so HDMI isn't that important. If you're using your tv's audio, then it might be worth it. I actually use HDMI because I get a weird color saturation thing that happens when I use the component cables, it's these weird purple and green bars that slowly move up the screen. They're faint but they drive me nuts. Has anyone else had this happen? If not then save the money and stick with component.
Technically HDMI is better but I can't tell a difference. An important question is whether you're using an external audio device. If so HDMI isn't that important. If you're using your tv's audio, then it might be worth it. I actually use HDMI because I get a weird color saturation thing that happens when I use the component cables, it's these weird purple and green bars that slowly move up the screen. They're faint but they drive me nuts. Has anyone else had this happen? If not then save the money and stick with component.mysteryman2024
Im not sure if thats what is meant to happen (it also happens when I watch SKY or a movie) but the screens brightness is quite low. Is that normal?
[QUOTE="iam2green"]depends on if the tv is 1080p or not. hdmi is only good for 1080.choffy
I would still recommend HDMI even if it displays in 1080i (like my TV) Anything 720p or lower makes the difference indistinguishable. Considering I dont care about graphics that much, is it worth spending money for that difference?
[QUOTE="choffy"][QUOTE="iam2green"]depends on if the tv is 1080p or not. hdmi is only good for 1080.Belwar555
I would still recommend HDMI even if it displays in 1080i (like my TV) Anything 720p or lower makes the difference indistinguishable. Considering I dont care about graphics that much, is it worth spending money for that difference?I'd say yes, but only if you don't get a Monster HDMI Cable. You can get a cable that's just as good for about $5
[QUOTE="Belwar555"][QUOTE="choffy"]I would still recommend HDMI even if it displays in 1080i (like my TV) Anything 720p or lower makes the difference indistinguishable.choffy
Considering I dont care about graphics that much, is it worth spending money for that difference?I'd say yes, but only if you don't get a Monster HDMI Cable. You can get a cable that's just as good for about $5 Wait, I just read on Amazon that any Xbxo sold before 2007, like mine, cant use those. Is that true?
Check if your 360 has a HDMI out or not. The older ones don't have one, so then your problem is solved. However, I would stick with the component if you're not having any problems. Have both, and really haven't seen a difference that's worth it. However, if you want surround sound with the component cable, you'll have to buy a separate optical cable that you can plug into the end of the component cable that goes into the 360. And the other end goes into your surround receiver obviously.
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