Difference between Hdmi Home theatre and Regular home theatre?

Question

Ok looking for a home theatre for my hdtv, hdmi compatability. But if I buy a home theatre with hdmi and connect it to the tv through component, will there be much of a difference if it where the hdmi version? Just looking towards the sound quality since my ps3 can't support the sound on the regular tv speakers.

Answer 1

There's not a huge difference. I think my hdmi connection has a somewhat darker (better) picture but it isn't so noticeable to make say "Ah, look what I was missing). The sound is exactly the same. The hdmi is easier to hook up and stays connected (always had problems with one terminal or the other on component hookup). So, it is better but not by a huge amount.

Answer 2

PS3 supports 7.1 channel out which mean you can connect 7 speakers with a ps3.If you buy a home theatre i would suggest you to go for one supporting HDMI.Connecting it through the HDTV wont make any difference.

Answer 3

get a hdmi 1.3a equipped receiver connect ps3 to it and get the newest dolby hd surround sound when you watch blue ray movies. then connect from receiver to tv using hdmi . Receivers using hdmi 1.3a start out at  around $550.00 and higher. Besides the new surround sound there is no differnce between hdmi receivers and non as far as quality of sound but the hdmi simplify the cables and hookups

Answer 4

HDMI is a single cable (looks like a giant USB cable) that will transmit both Hi-def video content up to 1080p and true surround sound.  Component HD cables transmit video up to 1080i, so you won;t notice much of a difference in video quality (none if your tv can't display 1080p).  With component HD, you will need to decide on an audio connection.

Your PS3 has an hdmi out so that would solve all your problems if your receiver has an HDMI INPUT.  You plug the ps3 into the receiver via HDMI, plug the receiver to the tv using component and you should be good to go.  

Other audio options include Digital Optical or plain old RCA(white/red) cables.

Btw, those RCA cables SHOULD work on just about any setup...it will only be stereo but it should work.  Are you using that with your current setup?