Do I really need an expensive HDMI cable for my HDTV? I opted for the $20 Component cables vs. the $91 HDMI.
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No, you did the right thing. There isn't really any difference between component cables and HDMI. 91 bucks seems pricey, I bought one a year ago for 30 bucks. The only advantage over HDMI is it carries both audio and video. Also when HDCP is implemented you don't have to worry about your videos not playing over component, but that won't be done for years.
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Thank you, Erika. I'll be getting some inexpensive HDMI cables, then, most likely the AmazonBasics. Happy New Year!L
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There is an HDMI cable included with this bundle. If you don't need the cable, because you have one, and the shipping is no different then you could save $10.
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No, it does not. Some advise, don't be fooled into buying "High" quality HDMI cables, they are no better than low cost cables. Amazon has some available in different lengths that are very good, and at a low cost. I have yet to see someone show me that a high quality cable is better, I've never been able to see any difference at all. All the hype is just a way to part you of your hard earned dollars.
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A standard HDMI cable is what you need. Best to get one from amazon basics. Anything else is just a waste of money. They are all made to the same standards.
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Yeah I already ordered all of the HDMI cables I need for this receiver from Monoprice. Now I will just act like I am not interested in it at all and maybe the price will drop back down. Think I'll head over to Circuit City tonight and just buy it there.
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I purchased this for a gift to my son. I believe you not need anymore cables. My son never mention that he had to buy a HDMI cable but then again he could of own one already.
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I bought the same unit.........and confused what cable to get. I am hooking this up to a Sony Bravia HDTV 720P .......I want the capability to record in HD, and not sure what HDMI cable to get with all the price differences.......DId anyone tell you which one to get?
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If the cable company equipment has component OUT, and your TV has component IN, then you will probably get the best picture doing that, unless you spend much more than this device costs. I have an older Flat screen that has 1 HDMI port and component IN. The HDMI port went out. I purchased this, and the picture was good, but had some noise (white spots here and there). Plus most services on my Apple TV gave me HDCP errors and I was not able to view them...which was frustrating because it has "HDCP" written on the case. I returned it and just stuck with component for now. It is not as great a pic as HDMI, but it is still very good. If the cable company equipment has component OUT, and your TV has component IN, then you will probably get the best picture doing that, unless you spend much more than this device costs. I have an older Flat screen that has 1 HDMI port and component IN. The HDMI port went out. I purchased this, and the picture was good, but had some noise (white spots here and there). Plus most services on my Apple TV gave me HDCP errors and I was not able to view them...which was frustrating because it has "HDCP" written on the case. I returned it and just stuck with component for now. It is not... » Read More If the cable company equipment has component OUT, and your TV has component IN, then you will probably get the best picture doing that, unless you spend much more than this device costs. I have an older Flat screen that has 1 HDMI port and component IN. The HDMI port went out. I purchased this, and the picture was good, but had some noise (white spots here and there). Plus most services on my Apple TV gave me HDCP errors and I was not able to view them...which was frustrating because it has "HDCP" written on the case. I returned it and just stuck with component for now. It is not as great a pic as HDMI, but it is still very good. « Show Less
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Right - if you don't have an option I can understand that. But if you are paying for your cable, or if you use satellite like Dish Network or DirecTV, who sometimes have better prices than cable, you have the right to get a cable box, most of whom are outfitted with HDMI these days. Personally I would never consider watching anything but on an HDTV.
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Cheap HDMI is all you need. If you're going over 50 feet, spend more. Otherwise the $5 ones are fine.
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To the best of my knowledge HDMI cables should be backwards compatible, it'd be weird if it wasn't. Is everything else plugged in and connected properly, right TV input etc... Do you have any other HDMI cables to try out?
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yes, you'll need the hdmi cable, this is merely an interface / "plug" to the hdmi cable
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I would only use a HDMI cable. I suppose you could, but I personally would stay with the HDMI cable. Good Luck, Bill
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I have my computer hooked up to the tv. So I took a sound cable between both, and a HDMI cable. The sound cable was 13$ at best buy. I hope this answers the question
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Suggest you purchase the Component cable (DMW-HDC2) for viewing your movies and pictures in high def on a HD TV. You will be amazed.....
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If you want to be technical there is really no service provider supplying a true 1080! With that being said you need to be careful with spending more money for no reason on HDMI cables that are equal in performance for more money. Most cables even ones supplied with new televisions are pretty good with accurate speed that you can not see the difference with the naked eye.