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Thread: Is there any difference between HDMI splitter for $50 and HDMI splitter for $20?

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    Is there any difference between HDMI splitter for $50 and HDMI splitter for $20?

    I have to buy an HDMI splitter for HDMI port three. I was looking online and saw some for $ 50 and saw some under $ 20. Is there any deference in the image quality of the $ 50 and the cheapest? Will I get the same image quality if I have less than $ 20 versus $ 50 + ones? I tried a lot but could not find the difference between the two. I also discussed this issue with my friends but they were unable to help me. Is anyone aware about this issue? If yes then please try to help me out.

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    Re: Is there any difference between HDMI splitter for $50 and HDMI splitter for $20?

    We still see a disparity in the prices of many HDMI devices. My only conclusion is that they are using less expensive connectors on the cheaper units. The determining factor for me is if the splitter is designed to be a one-time installation or wires to be connected and disconnected during normal use. For a home theater setup, the cheapest is what I use, and that is permanently mounted behind a wall of the closet and never returned to play. I prefer to mount with screws and cables are compatible with the cable tie and straps so that there would be no weight placed on the connectors at each end.

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    Re: Is there any difference between HDMI splitter for $50 and HDMI splitter for $20?

    This is like having a $ 100 Monster HDMI cable or a generic $ 10. HDMI is digital, so there should be no difference in image quality. However, the flights could have really bad build connectors to break or fall off easier than others more expensive. On the other hand, my dad had a Monster RCA cable and one end was broken. It was a waste of money. This was the all the suggestions that I could give you related to your issue

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    Re: Is there any difference between HDMI splitter for $50 and HDMI splitter for $20?

    I want to connect the cables to the splitter and never play again. So I would take them out and plug back in. Thanks for the information that you provide me, I would never buy a cheaper one, but when I send 50 +. Maybe I can find a monster or a Rocketfish for a good price. PC World did some testing at the HDMI cables recently, and found the flights as good as Monster. Is there any other suggestion that you can provide me to overcome my issue? If yes then please do the needful.

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    Re: Is there any difference between HDMI splitter for $50 and HDMI splitter for $20?

    I have a TV Full HD 1080p HDMI port my top box system is not working well so I have to use a component cable. My question is will a component cable to offer the same image quality as an HDMI cable? TWC cable broadcasts in 480i only 480p 720p and 1080i. So using a component cable I will not lose any image quality compared to hdmi am I right? Are aware about this issue? Do you know the exact solution? If yes then please let me know.

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    Re: Is there any difference between HDMI splitter for $50 and HDMI splitter for $20?

    This is really a separate issue that should have been published as a new topic. You'll know for next time. To answer your question: the connection of components (the type that uses three RCA connectors for video, audio is done separately) can handle all resolutions. The only common device you really need is Blu-ray HDMI. Something went wrong with my Dish Network DVR a while ago and the HDMI stopped working. I connected with component and it looks just as good. While dish is willing to replace for free, in my opinion not worth the hassle and loss of stuff on your hard disk.

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