High Definition, My Inquiry

[Pursuitest]

Nooby here. Please don't be annoyed. I want to modernize and join the digital age. Just bought a HDTV. It has HDMI In. How much can I expect to pay for a reciever with an HDMI Out ? I think I would like sub outs as well.

 

[Naves74]

Around a grand is what I would say. But you could probably get one for a little less.

 

[Pyrrho]

A receiver that has an HDMI output is needed only if:

1) You want to hook up more HDMI sources than you have inputs on your TV, or
2) You want to upconvert everything to HDMI so you only need to hook up one input to your TV, in which case you need a receiver that not only has an HDMI output, but one that also is able to upconvert all of its inputs to HDMI.

 

[Rock&Roll Ninja]

Crutchfield, the store with few sales, but a wide variety of brands has HDMI switching AVRS (at least 2 HDMI inputs) ranging from a $799 JVC to a $5999 (yes, six thousand dollars) Denon. Most 7.1 HDMI AVRs are in the $1500-$2500 price range MSRP.

And every modern AVR (Audio-Video receiver) has subwoofer outputs.

 

[BMXTRIX]

It is a common misconception from newcomers that you must have a HDMI receiver to partake in HDMI video. This simply is not the case.

Depending on your budget, you can look at a receiver like the Yamaha RX-V2600 or 1600 or similar receivers, but if that is to spendy for you, then just get a more cost effective A/V receiver that works well like a Pioneer VSX-815 or similar. Then connect HDMI directly from one source to your television.

What about the audio? Run digital audio directly from the source to your receiver! This way the receiver handles audio only duties and the television gets the video over HDMI directly.

What if you need to hook up two HDMI sources... or three... or four?

Well, you can pick up a HDMI stand alone switcher to handle those duties later on as the needs arrise.

Like this one for about $140.00 that'll give you FIVE HDMI inputs for switching!

http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=101&cp_id=10110&cs_id=1011002&p_id=2777&seq=1&format=2

 

[3x10^8]

These guys might interest you:

http://www.onecall.com/ProductDetails.aspx?id=26576&BCPID=241

http://www.onecall.com/ProductDetails.aspx?bid=15&id=26575

 

[Ajbolit]

That is what you need - http://www.cnet.com/4831-11405_1-6413272.html?tag=next. It is already available in Europe - should be here soon.

 

[westcott]

It is a common misconception from newcomers that you must have a HDMI receiver to partake in HDMI video. This simply is not the case.

Depending on your budget, you can look at a receiver like the Yamaha RX-V2600 or 1600 or similar receivers, but if that is to spendy for you, then just get a more cost effective A/V receiver that works well like a Pioneer VSX-815 or similar. Then connect HDMI directly from one source to your television.

What about the audio? Run digital audio directly from the source to your receiver! This way the receiver handles audio only duties and the television gets the video over HDMI directly.

What if you need to hook up two HDMI sources... or three... or four?

Well, you can pick up a HDMI stand alone switcher to handle those duties later on as the needs arrise.

Like this one for about $140.00 that'll give you FIVE HDMI inputs for switching!

http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=101&cp_id=10110&cs_id=1011002&p_id=2777&seq=1&format=2

I think getting a separate switch is a better long term solution as you have suggested. Receivers come and go and you are always paying a premium for video switching.

I use my receiver for audio and video switching for stadard defintion programming but cable direct, as you do, for HD and DVD video. Saves money and is more flexible. If I upgrade my DVD, I will definately get a switch too.

I really like the quality of Gefen.

http://www.ramelectronics.net/html/DVI-HDMI-switchers.htm

If you are on a budget, get a receiver that meets your audio requirements first, and video second.