HDMI or component video cables

[hmmmm]

I tried to do a search on this but there were "technical difficulties". I have a Samsung 56 inch DLP with 16 feet of component video cables that go to my Yamaha reciever. The Yamaha does the switching for all of my video signals ( I love this feature). But, I was told I should definately go with HDMI cables directly to my t.v. from my HDTV box instead of going to the receiver and then the component cables. Has anyone with a similar setup actually seen a difference? I like not switching between video inputs but if the picture will improve, I'll do it.

[bubbagump]

If your Yamaha will switch component sources, I'd go with component. I have a 46" inch dlp and notice no difference in video quality. As an fyi, there have been a number of quality issues associated with the Samsung HDMI connection. I thought I beat this issue but without warning, the picture went bad with hdmi. The picture turned into something that looks like a Photoshop effect. I tried reseating the connections, used compressed air to blow things out, all to no avail.

[strutter]

i'm thinking of getting a samsung dlp around 42" to 50". what model do you have?

strutter

If your Yamaha will switch component sources, I'd go with component. I have a 46" inch dlp and notice no difference in video quality. As an fyi, there have been a number of quality issues associated with the Samsung HDMI connection. I thought I beat this issue but without warning, the picture went bad with hdmi. The picture turned into something that looks like a Photoshop effect. I tried reseating the connections, used compressed air to blow things out, all to no avail.

[Pyrrho]

I tried to do a search on this but there were "technical difficulties". I have a Samsung 56 inch DLP with 16 feet of component video cables that go to my Yamaha reciever. The Yamaha does the switching for all of my video signals ( I love this feature). But, I was told I should definately go with HDMI cables directly to my t.v. from my HDTV box instead of going to the receiver and then the component cables. Has anyone with a similar setup actually seen a difference? I like not switching between video inputs but if the picture will improve, I'll do it.

If working properly, HDMI should, theoretically, deliver the signal better. But things do not always work properly, and even if one delivers the signal better than the other, that does not necessarily mean it will be enough to be a noticeable difference on your TV. Unfortunately, there is really only one way for you to find out...