Thread: HDMI Switch Questions

I prefer running my video devices directly to the tv (dont ask me why, its prob all in my head), so I was wondering if this would work:

Run an HDMI cable to from my BD35 to this
For only .00 each when QTY 50+ purchased - Video/Audio Splitter - HDMI M to HDMI F X 2 | HDMI Passive/Non-Powered Splitter

Then I can run one HDMI to the tv, and one to the ONKYO 605 for the HD audios.

Would this work??

Looks like the splitter is a POS, prob need this onefrom amazon

2 Port HDMI Splitter


Price: $115.99

Why not just run HDMI through your receiver?
Connect the TV set to your receiver's HDMI output.

Originally Posted by Ilya

Why not just run HDMI through your receiver?
Connect the TV set to your receiver's HDMI output.

Looks like thats my only choice. I just hate running video thru another pc of equipment. Like I said, Im prob just being paranoid.

Unlike analog connection, you don't lose any picture quality with extra HDMI connection, but you win in convenience.

Splitting HDMI is usually not a good idea. HDMI is a two-way communication protocol with handshaking, negotiations, etc.

Yeah, and these splitters are not HDCP compliant. Ah well, shouldnt waste the money and let the Onkyo do it.

Not exactly your situation, but I was looking for an HDMI switch last month to be able to connect 4 HDMI sources to my TV set that only has one HDMI input. But then I decided to save money on the switch and instead apply them toward a better receiver that has all the inputs I need. I am glad I did! Not only I ended up with a better receiver, but it is also much easier and more convenient to switch sound and video at the same time in a single device. Receivers are the best HDMI switches!

It def makes it easier. Guess I was just trying to bypass the rcvr for video, but am worrying about something thats a moot point.

Being its digital, does an HDMI connection either work or not, meaning something would not fail and degrade the pq, but instead kill it altogether?

Originally Posted by elwaylite

It def makes it easier. Guess I was just trying to bypass the rcvr for video, but am worrying about something thats a moot point.

Being its digital, does an HDMI connection either work or not, meaning something would not fail and degrade the pq, but instead kill it altogether?

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