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Home audio & video: DVI vs. HDMI
HDMI audio quality
by picolino - 2/24/06 11:30 AM In reply to: HDMI by acebreatheI understand the convenience of a single cable, but does HDMI improve the audio performance over optical or co-axial audio cables?
Computor to HDTV
by JIMPHIL10 - 12/9/09 3:41 AM In reply to: HDMI by acebreatheHow do I get the HDMi cable from computor to HDTV to work? Thanks
Better make this a new thread ...
by Kees Bakker
- 12/9/09 3:52 AM
In reply to: Computor to HDTV by JIMPHIL10
in stead of burying this in a 3-year old one.
And while you make it tell more on your PC(or laptop), video card and TV.
Kees
dvi vs hdmi
by JGreetan - 5/4/05 9:09 AM In reply to: DVI vs. HDMI by mdallerdvi just carries the video.. hdmi does video and audio
stop in at circuit city.. i work there and we will set you up with what you need..
Question.
by xrenota - 5/4/05 10:58 AM In reply to: dvi vs hdmi by JGreetanDear Friend. Could you please tell me what the best audio cable on market is right now and what is best way to connect A/V receiver to DVD player? Thanks.
From HDMI.org
by Galley - 5/5/05 10:23 PM In reply to: DVI vs. HDMI by mdallerFive Reasons to Connect your Home Theater system with HDMI
1. All-digital gives the highest quality available.
HDMI is the only interface in consumer electronics that can carry both uncompressed high-definition (HD) video and uncompressed multi-channel audio in all HD formats including 720p, 1080I and even upcoming 1080p. An all-digital, uncompressed signal translates into the highest quality video and audio, seen and heard, direct from the source.
2. A single cable connection means no more confusion, no more tangled cable mess
Since HDMI carries all channels on video and audio, there is only one cable to plug into any HDMI-enabled source and display device. No more complicated cable set-up when installing your home theater system, and no more ugly cable mess behind your components.
3. Integrated remote provides simple control of your system.
HDMI has built-in intelligence that can automatically configure your system on demand. When utilizing this feature, with the click of a single button, your remote control can tell your HDMI-linked system which components to turn on or off to view a DVD, listen to a CD, or watch cable or satellite TV.
4. Automatic format adjustment matches content to preferred viewing format.
Content comes in a variety of sizes, resolutions and formats. HDMI systems will automatically configure to display the content in the most effective format. If cable TV content jumps from 16:9 format to standard 4:3, an HDMI-enabled TV can automatically adjust to match the ideal format.
5. PC compatibility enables viewing of your PC data on you HDTV
HDMI-enabled devices are backwards compatible with the broad array of DVI-based PCs so you can display PC gaming or entertainment content on your HDTV.
HDMI is fully compatible with DVI (Digital Visual Interface).
TVs with HDMI will display video received from existing DVI-equipped products, and DVI-equipped TVs will display video from HDMI sources such as set-top boxes, DVD players, A/V receivers and other home theater and entertainment components.
Also, I think DVI has a rather short cable length limit. HDMI cables insert like a USB cable; DVI cables have to be screwed in like a VGA cable on a PC.
actually, I support DVI over HDMI, here's why...
by 3luke3 - 5/6/05 2:28 PM In reply to: From HDMI.org by Galleyone simple reason, but first you must have a basic understanding that DVI has all the major advantages of HDMI and that DVI DOES NOT have a short cable requirement, thats a load of crap, I'm running mine over 32 feet.
1 - HDMI might provide for a "cleaner" look behind your components, but it forces you to run more expensive and un-used channels to devices that might not need them. (for example, running digital surround sound to your TV that you only use for video)
The "battle" between HDMI & DVI/optical is mostly a propietary one & I encourage users to use the interface that makes sense to them.
HDMI vs DVI
by gshalliday - 5/7/05 9:34 PM In reply to: actually, I support DVI over HDMI, here's why... by 3luke3In many cases, depending on the types of connectivity your equipment provides, you may not have a choice of which to use.
I use both HDMI and digital optical sound to best advantage. My plasma display gets the HDMI connection, which means only one cable. That way my technophobe spouse and 7 year old daughter can easily watch TV by pushing one button and listening to the TV speakers. I have an optical digital cable running to my home theater system, so I can fire that baby up and enjoy the full surround sound experience.
I first hooked up my plasma with component video and analog audio because the HDMI port on my HD DirecTV DVR was non-functional. When I got a replacement DVR I used the HDMI hookup, and the sound through my TV speakerts was markedly better.
HDMI is the new NORM, move on boys....!!
by TrumanII - 9/4/05 12:51 PM In reply to: actually, I support DVI over HDMI, here's why... by 3luke3Just the fact the cable of the HDMI is a single cable solution, more pliable, easier to connect and a single-source solution bags this comparsion. I am sorry, but DVI is a antiquated, old news/technology and a nuisance now, and that is why it will be and is the new NORM, so accept that and let's move on boys....
haha....
by 3luke3 - 9/4/05 10:22 PM In reply to: HDMI is the new NORM, move on boys....!! by TrumanIINot a well thought out statement there truman.
Its not exactly a single cable solution to a good system, but maybe if you only own a TV & not any surround sound components.
I'd also argue that an HDMI cable is LESS pliable than a DVI cable, specifically because the dvi doesn't have the digital audio line embedded in it.
Easier to connect? Again, thats only true if you have a simple system.
Until they come out with consumer grade receivers that do HDMI switching, I still say people should use the interface that makes sense to them. Some of the flagship components of their system might have DVI, so use that, or they might have HDMI, so use that.
What is & is not the industry "norm" is purely a proprietary concern of the big companies that are taking our money when we buy those overpriced cables/components.
And it also sounds like you know crap about DVI/HDMI, because hdmi uses the EXACT SAME video technology that DVI does. Just go do some reading, do some searches on google, look up DVI, HDMI, and HDCP.
Do you have anything to add besides your subjective comments?
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