Best connection type for HDTV?

[clif]

I just bought an HDTV and I was wondering what would be the best type of connector to use. I got an HD box and it has component, HDMI, and s video connections.


Which is the best??

 

[DeAnna]

If I remember correctly from when we bought our set, component offers the best quality, then S video.

 

[Pariah]

Component...but I think those comp. cables can get pricey.

 

[Chaz]

Component or HDMI.

Component is analog and HDMI is digital.


S-video cannot pass HD signals.

 

[Mike Olbinski]

HDMI is the best choice, no doubt about it. Digital, and has sound with it, if it's HDMI to HDMI, not DVI...

S-Video would not be high-definition, neither would composite.

Component is HD.

Mike

 

[clif]

Yeah thanks for the info. I did some research and found that HDMI is the best, but they are way too pricey. Monster cable HDMI is $199.99 at best buy.


Looks like it will be component for me.

thanks again.

 

[clif]

HDMI is the best choice, no doubt about it. Digital, and has sound with it, if it's HDMI to HDMI, not DVI...

S-Video would not be high-definition, neither would composite.

Component is HD.

Mike

Have you personally used the HDMI? I really want to know if it is worth the money? That way I can sell my wife on spending more money on this thing.

 

[Chaz]

Monster cables are nice but over priced.

It is a digital signal so it will work or it won't.

There is not much difference between a monster cable and a lower priced one.

 

[clif]

Monster cables are nice but over priced.

It is a digital signal so it will work or it won't.

There is not much difference between a monster cable and a lower priced one.

what do you think would be a good price?

 

[clif]

I only need one about 6 feet long to go from my HD box to my TV

 

[DeAnna]

Maybe you can find it on Ebay

http://cgi.ebay.com/MONSTER-400-HDMI-Cable-4m-Brand-New-in-Pkg_W0QQitemZ5798289769QQcategoryZ73387QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

[Chaz]

Circuit City has the monster cable for $119.

http://www.circuitcity.com/rpsm/oid/90867/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do




Check out ram electronics also.
http://www.ramelectronics.net/html/DVI-hdmi_cables.html

They have a 6ft for $30.

 

[clif]

Maybe you can find it on Ebay

http://cgi.ebay.com/MONSTER-400-HDMI-Cable-4m-Brand-New-in-Pkg_W0QQitemZ5798289769QQcategoryZ73387QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Circuit City has the monster cable for $119.

http://www.circuitcity.com/rpsm/oid...roductDetail.do




Check out ram electronics also.
http://www.ramelectronics.net/html/DVI-hdmi_cables.html

They have a 6ft for $30.

Great!! Thanks! :notworthy