Looking for more affordable solution for HDMI to DVI with separate audio

[JB333]

Hello,

I have never posted in any forums, but I could not find the answer to this question anywhere as it applies to my situation.

I have just picked up an old television off of a friend, a 2004 32" Sony Wega. It is high definition and the picture looks great, only problem is that the television takes DVI rather than HDMI. This setup works fine for my cable box as I ran a separate audio cable.

However, I recently picked up a blu ray player and would absolutely love to be able to play blu rays on the television. Problem is that my blu ray player only has an HDMI output and an ethernet connection in the back of the unit - no audio outputs or headphone jacks or anything for that matter. I'm aware of the small converter units that do exactly what I'm looking for (taking in the HDMI signal and splitting out the video and audio signals to separate DVI and rca) however I'm really not looking to spend that what most of them were listed for which was around $40 - $50. I figured I would seek out help to see if any of you guys knew any clever alternatives that could save a few bucks.

I would really appreciate any suggestions. Thanks!!

-John

 

[OKLAGMCRUISER]

Are you running an AVR? If you are, it is better to run all components through your AVR first and use the HDMI out of the AVR to your HDTV. There are several options of cables from monoprice that are HDMI to DVI for your application. I'll assume your TV only have the single DVI input?

6ft 28AWG High Speed HDMI® to DVI Adapter Cable w / Ferrite Cores - Black - Monoprice.com

If you are not running an AVR, then another option is to run a HDMI splitter with two inputs and one output (OR get one with more than 2 inputs for future needs) such as this...

1X2 HDMI® Splitter with 3D and 4K Support - Monoprice.com

 

[j_garcia]

I use these: HDMI to DVI Cables at Blue Jeans Cable choose the length you need. USA built, high quality cables and reasonable prices.

 

[Jcharger13]

I just found an HDMI to DVI adapter the other day that I bought years ago but never used. Was thinking about pitching it as I will probably never have a need for it. If you are in the US I will send it to you for free. It's a Rocketfish RF-G1174, still in the open box package from bestbuy. Doesn't have the audio outputs so it may not help you.

Let me now if you want it and I'll PM you.

 

[BMXTRIX]

I think people are on the wrong page.

If I'm reading this right, it isn't the HDMI to DVI conversion he's having an issue with, it's the fact that today's Blu-ray players lack analog audio output. This means that the only way (he thinks) to get audio is by using a HDMI audio extractor like this one...

HDMI® Audio Converter - Monoprice.com

This is a great product which will pull a stereo audio feed off of the HDMI connection and allow you to connect your old stereo-TV to the Blu-ray player, no problem at all.

But, that's not the only solution, or at least shouldn't be.

Your Blu-ray Disc player should also have a digital audio output. It will either be coaxial or optical. That is also a audio source which can be utilized and with an inexpensive DAC you can get audio from that into your TV.

Amazon.com: Digital Optical Coax to Analog R/L audio converter: Electronics

I am using that model with my AppleTV to get stereo audio to my home distribution system and it works absolutely perfectly. Should do the same for your BD player! Make sure the BD player is set to 'stereo' output instead of one of the surround formats.

 

[j_garcia]

Yes, I totally glossed over that because of what he asked, which was NOT the same as HDMI to DVI... Unfortunately, if it is like my BDP-79, it does NOT have a digital audio out, HDMI is the only connection; if that's the case, the first one is the only option...and it costs almost as much as I paid for this player.

 

[BMXTRIX]

Geez, the rules regarding analog HD out don't even apply to audio, I can't believe that the manufacturers have gotten rid of the analog connections at all on their mid-level products ($100 or so) let alone now getting rid of the digital optical/coaxial connections.

What a load of BS for consumers.

Guess he should buy a new TV. Like a 75" Samsung or something modest like that.