Component or HDMI?

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Sad Max

Artful Dodger
So now that I have a blu-ray player, I'm wondering whether I'll get the best signal into an LEP DLP widescreen tv using component connectors (RCA-type Y+PB/CB+PR/CR) or an HDMI connector.

The set makes a gorgeous image with the compoenet connectors, as it's presntly set up; I'm wondering if HDMI offers an improvement.
 
The only improvement I can tell is that I only have to plug in one connector - carries surround audio too. Pictures wise though I had my wife switch around different inputs on the connector once and not tell me and HDMI and component looked exactly the same to me.

Might be some issues in length of cable run though - not sure what the maxes are for either. I've got a 50' HDMI run though and it looks great.

I use monoprice for my HDMI cables - their little cheap crappy ones work great AND they come in pretty colors!
 
Having done some reading - of course, always do the research after posting the request-for-information - the consensus regarding component-vs-HDMI seems to be: it depends.

From what I'm reading this morning, a 50' run of HDMI cable actually sounds exceedingly long.
 
My understanding is that HDMI like DVI carries a pure digital signal. Component carries an analog signal.

I believe that HDMI is a better looking signal.
 
Signal source type
Display type
Necessary standard conversion
Cable length

seem to be the high points. The really big deal appears to be what kind of signal conversion is necessary between player and display device, which doesn't even necessarily involve choice-of-cable, at all.
 
David S. said:
My understanding is that HDMI like DVI carries a pure digital signal. Component carries an analog signal.

I believe that HDMI is a better looking signal.
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To my surprise, the analog/digital difference is not regarded as being make-or-break with regard to quality, when we're talking about a component signal.
 
For our installation jobs, we try do more HD-SDI or Component Analog HD over HDMI due to the ease of customizing the cables.

HDMI also has built in DRM features which could pose problems for clients that need to rip copy protected videos.

For client monitors at post facilities, we'll often run HD-SDI from the machine room to the monitor location, then use an AJA Hi5 HD-SDI to HDMI convertor to input to the LCD.

Sometimes, the clients will purchase the industrial Panasonic Plasma's that offer an optional HD-SDI input module. This is often a bit spendy for most clients.
 
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