Posted: 11/30/2008 9:13:43 AM EDT
| So I am upgrading to the year 2000. I got a used 54" Sony HDTV rear projection for $200. My question is, I was told to upgrade to "component cables" to get the best picture quality. Does it matter what brand, price, etc? I have seen 3' cable for $20 to some one's at target for $10.95. Is it true that S-video can't run 1080i? |
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S video cannot run 1080i
Monoprice for cables RCA Component http://www.monoprice.com/products/subdepartment.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10235 |
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Depending on the set you have component, DVI, or HDMI, these are your only options for providing a HDTV signal to your set.
S-video is not HD capable. Do not fall for the Monster Cable or similar hype as long as the center conductor is shielded properly by the outer shielding of the cable you are fine at any price point. You also need to be aware and understand that since the TV you are getting was designed to provide a HD picture when that signal is available. (Lines of resolution.....etc) that standard definition signals can in many cases look worse to you on your new set. |
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S-video can't do anything but standard definition. 480i, that's it.
It's just one step above the composite video cable. (Coded yellow) Don't spend a lot on cables. Monster is a ripoff, PERIOD. Bluejeanscable.com offers much better deals. I'm not saying that cables don't make a difference. But I'm saying that 100 dollars for a set of component cables is absurd unless the set is 50 feet long or more. As always, make notes as to what your video source output types are and what your TV input types are. You have to select the highest quality ones that match each other. HDMI > DVI >HD component > non-HD component > S-video > composite. CJ |