Cables

[scottvp]

I am going to purchase a Toshiba 57H82 but had a question on cabling. I have a nice set of cables but they are they have the audio left, right, and video (yellow, white, red).

Will these work for the component connection from my DVD player?

Thanks in advance for any and all help!

[Wooger]

Yes, but you will need another pair for the audio.

Also be aware that there is a LOT more information being pushed with video than with audio. If the cable is sufficiently short (and I rarely have seen a tri-cable much over 12', which is about the maximum distance I would try to go) then you should have no problem.

But you will need another medium (from simply another pair for analog L/R, to optical for digital 6.1) to get the audio from the DVD player to the set/stereo. There ARE cables (some kinda expensive) with RGB+LR = 5 RCA cords.

Also, beware the compatability of your DVD player and the TV. I had a friend that bought a new progressive scan DVD player with component out for his old (formerly cutting edge) HDTV. The TV only could handle RGB input, and the DVD player was Y-Pb-Pr out! (he had to return it).

[scottvp]

I appreciate your response. I am feeding my non-progressive scan Sony DVD player into my stereo (Dolby 5.1). So, I shouldn't have to worry about the audio.

Will there be much of a difference since I don't have the Progressive Scan DVD player?

Thanks for all your help!

[Ratman]

Here's my $.02

Yes those cables should work. But just so you know. Video cables (yellow) have a 75ohm impedence. The audio (red/white) are 50ohm. Also, the sheilding on audio cables are not really efficient for sheilding unwanted signals (at video frequencies).

Component cables obviously are 75ohm. So, what I'm saying is be aware that you may see a degradation of quality when using audio cables for video signals.

You know... if you have extra RG6 laying around, make your own component cables. Just add connectors/adapters for RCA plugs.

[kevinw]

You can get an inexspensive set of Acoustic Research cables at Target for about 15.00. They will work as well as most if not better than most.

[scottvp]

Thank you all VERY much. If it requires 75ohm cables for the video, I will spring for them. I just didn't want to waste the 12 footers I had used if I didn't need to. After spending $2000+ for the HDTV, I won't skimp on the cables.

Thanks to all again!

[Wooger]

Yeah... Actually, after reading over the responses, I would agree with Ratman. You can get cheap coax cables and put the adapters on the end and 3 of them + adapters MIGHT be cheaper than the AR cables. But then you have non-bundled coaxes all over the place...

Well, you were asking if it would work. My answer (yes) meant only that it could get by, but hell... if 'getting by' was your only option, you wouldn't be buying large TVS would you.

I stand corrected.

Best to buy the 75 ohm cables and pay a little more for the proper tools!

That's my final answer and I'm sticking to it. :P

[kevinw]

AR is more cost effective, but if you have the money to burn..no problem. Buy what you want but there is no noticeable difference between $20 cables and $100 cables other than being able to say I have Good cables because I spent lots of money. I know 'cuase I have switched between AR and a "free" set of espensive Monsters just to see if the performance was there.

[Ratman]

Well, y'all spent >$1600 for an HDTV. Why do you balk at spending $20-$30 for real component cables? You probably spent more than than that for the DVD's sitting on your shelf that you'll never watch again!

[kevinw]

Exactly, Just don't waste money buying $100 wires expecting a miracle.