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 11/27/2009 02:33:52 PM · #26
HDMI is by far better than component. Also don't spend $40-$80 on a HDMI cable. I have cables from monoprice.com and cheap Amazon cables both of which cost me less than $5 with shipping and they work just as good as the overpriced ones you can get in BestBuy. I have a Dynex (Best Buy brand) TV and a PS3 as my Blu-Ray player.

I don't know if it's in place yet, but with the copy protection on Blu-Rays if you run component you won't be able to get full 1080p. If your TV has HDMI inputs go with HDMI.

//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-bandwidth_Digital_Content_Protection

Basically if you're using HDMI you can get full 1080p if the Blu-Ray is copy protected. If you're running component and the disc is copy protected it will give you a lower quality picture so the HD video can't be copied.

This site has a lot of good reviews and information.
//bluray.highdefdigest.com/reviews.html
 11/27/2009 02:34:33 PM · #27
My problem is not being able to find a specific remote I want to use when I want to use it, They tend to wonder off. Especially in my 4 year old sons hands.

Originally posted by soup:
i'm thinking about too. i've gotten used to 4-5 remotes at this point though. a couple clicks and what i want is on.

choose on amp, chose on TV and done... so i don't want to spend too much on a remote - especially if it's not gonna function all the componants fully. ie: i want to change the sound scheme of the amp for a movie. the amp does most of that on its own, but i like to play around sometimes.
11/27/2009 03:46:55 PM · #28
Originally posted by Bugzeye:
My problem is not being able to find a specific remote I want to use when I want to use it, They tend to wonder off. Especially in my 4 year old sons hands.

Originally posted by soup:
i'm thinking about too. i've gotten used to 4-5 remotes at this point though. a couple clicks and what i want is on.

choose on amp, chose on TV and done... so i don't want to spend too much on a remote - especially if it's not gonna function all the componants fully. ie: i want to change the sound scheme of the amp for a movie. the amp does most of that on its own, but i like to play around sometimes.


Logitech Harmony... the whole series is good.
 12/01/2009 11:59:17 PM · #29
I have yet to see his full system up and running. I will report back with details (all gadgets used and how it actually looks). I just hope my friend doesn't end up with an empty wallet and egg on his face.

Thanks again everybody for your help with my questions.
-d
 12/18/2009 06:49:14 AM · #30
drewbixcube, how is that system working for your friend?

Today I went out and bought a Harmony 785 remote. So far I am still trying to get used to it.

I had a few issues at first. Mostly my fault. I didn't look at the system specs for installing the software on my computer. Until after the first botched attempt. Then I discovered that the CD included with the remote does not support Windows 7. So I logged on to Logitech's website and found the updated version which does support 7 downloaded and installed it plugged in the remote and 15 minutes later it was ready to control my TV, Projector, Xbox 360, Blu-Ray player, Amp/Receiver, Digital Set top box it even controls my Ipod Dock. One of my favorite features is the charging bay. No more dead batteries in the remote. It will always be where I left it, on the charger and it will always be charged. The color lcd screen is nice also. The best thing about it though is that my wife already hates it. It is all mine all the time. :)
 12/18/2009 07:19:50 AM · #31
Yeh the Harmony is the way to go. Glad you are happy with it. It can take a little time to tweak it so you have what you want. I know that a lot of people use it not only for hifi/tv/audio but for anything that they control remotley - Curtains, Lights etc.

I had no problems with the software for my 755/725 with Win7

12/23/2009 12:40:33 AM · #32
Originally posted by Bugzeye:
drewbixcube, how is that system working for your friend?

Well, everything is up and running. I tried to tweak the TV's menu settings and was subsequently blamed for causing one remote setting to change two different DVR boxes at the same time. Turns out it was the IR beam bouncing around the closet and being picked up by the extra boxes.

As far as looks go, I much prefer the HD service we are getting with ATT on the 37"LG tv at my house. I don't know if it is his TV's, service, or matrix but everything looks too fake. All the HD stations and movies from the player look like someone used WAY too much Unsharp Mask! I found it destracting. I can't wait until this weekend and hook up my Blu-ray to see how it looks with BR discs and regular DVD's...I think I will be able to make a good comparison then.

I am still very confused on why he HAD to use component baluns instead of HDMI. If you have Cat5e running from the matrix to the wall, and HDMI ports in the TVs, why not use an HDMI balun and cord?

Anyway, will report in the true comparison after Christmas. Merry Christmas everyone...hopefully Santa will be bringing lots of fun toys for everyone!

-d
 12/23/2009 02:21:47 AM · #33
He might need to play with the color settings on his TV. They can be a bit harsh and high contrast right out of the box.
09/26/2012 07:11:16 AM · #34
I am in search for the best cables for connection of the Dish TV. I am having a local brand cables, recently bought but not much clear and with dull quality. Are there any cables providing the best quality picture and colorful occurrence with fine quality?

Message edited by author 2012-09-26 07:12:07.
 09/26/2012 07:38:09 AM · #35
Originally posted by drewbixcube:
I have yet to see his full system up and running. I will report back with details (all gadgets used and how it actually looks). I just hope my friend doesn't end up with an empty wallet and egg on his face.

Thanks again everybody for your help with my questions.
-d


first do any cable companies run 1080p yet? i diodnt think they did, of course i havent had cable tv in years, im all digital antenna (which by the way is a much better signal and is free) 1080p requires a large amount of bandwidth, essentially twice the bandwith that 1080i requires. then again if the signal could be so compressed is so compressed im not sure 720 wouldn't be better anyway. either way its is not high bit rate bluray quality.

a few thoughts, component video can handle 720p and 1080i, not 1080p, so with bluray if you have a 1080p tv, you really have no other choice but to get hdmi.

hdmi will carry sound, so its one connection. if you dont run hdmi you still need to get your sound signal to the tv, rca would be fine, considering the tv itself is only going to be stereo. but if you are going to a receiver you have to have at least an optical or coax connection to get 5.1 or greater audio and you need hdmi to get Hd audio.

dont spend a lot of money on cables, the expensive ones offer absolutely no benefit over cheap ones. now the caveat here is if you have a very long run of cables, runs of over say 50' may see the benefit of higher priced cables. this could be the reason cat5 is being run in your fiends house as it can carry a signal of 250' or so before quality drops off.

brand isn't important, buy a bluray with the features you want (internet connectivity with netflix streaming is really great) and good reviews.
 09/26/2012 07:50:02 AM · #36
Zombie thread.
 09/26/2012 08:17:07 AM · #37
lol. in my defense it was early in the morning when i read it.
 09/26/2012 08:22:03 AM · #38
Originally posted by mike_311:
lol. in my defense it was early in the morning when i read it.


The thread had me going until I read about directv not having hdmi lol. That is when I noticed the date.
 09/26/2012 09:24:06 AM · #39
Originally posted by mike_311:
dont spend a lot of money on cables, the expensive ones offer absolutely no benefit over cheap ones. now the caveat here is if you have a very long run of cables, runs of over say 50' may see the benefit of higher priced cables. this could be the reason cat5 is being run in your fiends house as it can carry a signal of 250' or so before quality drops off.

I know this thread is necro'ed, but there are differences in HDMI cables. There are two types for HDMI, category 2 high speed and category 1 standard speed. Standard speed is rated to carry signals up to 1080i whereas high speed is rated for 1080p. The reality is that most category 1 standard speed cables can handle 1080p no problem, they're just not rated for it.

Any other difference people mention is simply bullshit to try and get you to spend more money.
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