Thread: HDMI Switch Questions

Originally Posted by jayn_j

FWIW, I have absolutely NO issues with routing my video through the Onkyo and save on the cable clutter by using HDMI for both audio and video. The Onkyo does a good job of splitting it out. The only downside is that the Onkyo doesn't pass the audio back out to the cheap TV amplifier and speakers. What a loss

First off, why would you want to? I assume you have a nice surround system, with a center channel that sounds way better than your TV speakers. Second, you could always run audio from your sat box to the TV. (DirecTV boxes can do this , don't know about Dish).

Elwaylite - Your ONKYO passes the video signal untouched, trust me you won't see a difference in PQ.

If you want a switch this one works great

For only .91 each when QTY 50+ purchased - 4X1 Enhanced 1.3b Certified HDMI Switch with built-in Equalizer and Remote (REV.3.0) | Auto/Powered HDMI Switch

I use the 4x2 version Plus it works with my 880 remote

Originally Posted by Paul Wozniak

First off, why would you want to? I assume you have a nice surround system, with a center channel that sounds way better than your TV speakers. Second, you could always run audio from your sat box to the TV. (DirecTV boxes can do this , don't know about Dish).

Elwaylite - Your ONKYO passes the video signal untouched, trust me you won't see a difference in PQ.

That's what the wink was for. Too subtle, I guess.

My system runs through the Onkyo to large traditional Klipsch speakers (KG-5 mains, RC-35 center and RS-3 surrounds) Just bought a 12" Velodyne sub to complete it. Sound is much better than picture at this point (Toshiba 56HM66), although I have a front projector and screen I need to set up.

Finally, I'm currently on Comcast (no site line to sats from my rental house), and their box stinks that way. I get either HDMI or optical, but not both.

There was a difference a year or two ago when the receivers couldn't handle the 1080P bandwidth, but that has not been an issue recently.

Originally Posted by Paul Wozniak

Elwaylite - Your ONKYO passes the video signal untouched, trust me you won't see a difference in PQ.

Yeah, like I said, Im just being paranoid . Sometimes you get too caught up in harping on something, you forget to shut up and just watch the damn thing.