HDMI connection, any difference in picture quality if you connect HDMI straight to TV or using reciever?

Question

I'm using ONKYO TX SR 805 reciever, I notice a lil difference in picture quality when I hook the HDMI to tv instead of receiver, I might be wrong or missing a correct settings thats why I'm asking this,,,, & 1 more question about the sound quality, any difference between HDMI, optical or digital coaxial in sound quality? THANKS....

Answer 1

Depending on your audio and video source, not much difference in sound and picture quality.With your receiver, you can enjoy the new HD sound formats if you have PS3 ( playing Blu-ray movies ) or newest stand alone Blu-ray player by connecting HDMI.

Answer 2

The difference is picture quality is due to the down conversion of a 1080i signal to a 720p signal. Whichever one looks better is doing a better job with the conversion. Should be similar sound quality between the types you mentioned (they're all digital).