Component Video cables vs HDMI


Hi all:

I just upgraded to Hi-Def cable TV and the provider gave me a set of component video cables at no extra charge. I've got the box connected and the Hi-Def channels look terrific (Sony Bravia LCD HDTV). Just wondering if anyone feels I would improve the video even greater if I went with an HDMI interconnect instead using of the component video cables?
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Showing 1 response by chadnliz

On use as a cable box signal transmitter Comp video is fine as nothing is 1080P, some may have SELECT PPV movies in 1080p but if any at all it will just be a few. There are increasing attempts to pass off a upsampled 1080p as a game changer, its a con.
I have actually seen better results when going Comp video over HDMI, it may come down to length and quality of cable all told. But on the average size home display wich is usually less than 50in your not likely to resolve any change in detail, pixels are simply too small. On projectors and monitors around 60in you may be able to but I still doubt it. HDMI is a simple route to go just DONT go to RadioShak, Bestbuy or retail for cables, Partsexpress.com and others listed above sell good cables at good prices.
But just like in audio if you want to see a improvement you will talk yourself into it, such is life.