so many different choices (1 Viewer)

[DerekCV]

I'm a relative newbie to the world of HT and get overwhelmed when I look at the back of an HT reciever and see all of the connections in the back: component, S-video, optical...

so my question is... is there a certain connection that is better for or does it not really matter, and I should just use whatever is available.

Thanks

 

[Jeff Gatie]

For video, the order of quality (low to high) is composite (single yellow), s-video, component (red, green, blue).

DVI and HDMI are digital connections that allow a pure digital path to the TV and are at least equal if not better than component.

For audio, the least common denominator is 2-channel analog (red/white), you will get Pro-logic at most from this. In order to get true Dolby Digital or DTS, you have to use either a digital connector (optical or coax, either is fine) or use the 5.1 analog outputs of the DVD player, if it has them. Most use the digital connection unless they have a need for hi-res audio (DVD-A or SACD).

 

[Neil Joseph]

Take a read through these...

Different Video and Audio connection cables and types

Why receivers have video ins and outs