HDMI and Component

If it's a short run 1m - 3m then it's pretty tough to notice the differences between the low & high end HDMI cables. If you've got to do a 5m + then it's very easy to see the difference. The WireWorld cables are the best for the money imo. The Silver Starlight is the only one I know of that's 1080p compliant up to 20m.

I have no opinion on which cable but rather is the HDMI hookup really any better than component? Sorry but I've tried comparisons with two DVD players and have to give the edge to component hookup. Am I the only one who has this opinion?

Meanwhile I ordered the Oppo 981 so I will go HDMI all the way. The Pio 427xd has arrived and I'm really very happy with it !

HDMI is sending 1s and 0s so it doesn't make a difference. monoprice.com is the top choice over on avsforum these days.

Sulloj,

Thats intersting, though I have been seeing that wrote often about it not being too different.

I have an older high def big screen so I can't get into the world of HDMI, though its nice to read I am not missing much.

It will be intersting to keep an eye on this forum...