I am connecting my TV to my Cable, PS3, Xbox, and PC. What would be the better choice? Simply connecting all of them to the different HDMI inputs on the tv, or using a HDMI switch? I plan to wall mount the TV and keep the components in the closet behind the wall.

Thanks.

no avr?

can't see any real "advantages" to using a switch in the scenario you describe...

Yeah when I said cable, I really meant DVR. I guess the reason I asked was to limit the cables coming out of the tv. Thanks for the input.

you're better off with running one cable to the TV as it always comes out neater and the TV always remains in the same input. It might also be cheaper depending on how far the equipment will be from the TV, plus the hole you have to make to run 3 HDMI cables to the TV might be bigger than a single one. Again it depends on how far from the TV.

Yeah when I said cable, I really meant DVR. I guess the reason I asked was to limit the cables coming out of the tv. Thanks for the input.

When he said AVR he meant an Audio/Video Receiver (or receiver) not a DVR.

Basically he is referring to you running your 3 components to your receiver through HDMI and then one HDMI cable from the receiver to the TV. This way you will get surround audio through the receiver. Basically the receiver is your switch but it is also doing a lot more in terms of audio.

When he said AVR he meant an Audio/Video Receiver (or receiver) not a DVR.

Basically he is referring to you running your 3 components to your receiver through HDMI and then one HDMI cable from the receiver to the TV. This way you will get surround audio through the receiver. Basically the receiver is your switch but it is also doing a lot more in terms of audio.

oh ok, thanks for clearing that up for me (not used to the AVS acronyms). This is for my bedroom, so I will not be using a receiver, I intend to use my Logitech Z-5500. I would love to use a receiver, but it will only add costs, plus I would end up having two sets of speakers in the same room.

A bit off topic, Some silly stupid questions incoming!

Silly Stupid question#1 I can't seem to recall when I had my Onkyo 885 a year ago which short live in my home. I thought I was able to turn off the 885, and still get an audio/picture when running HDMi cable to my Cable box and Tv without an interruption:confused:

Stupid question # 2here:o I have an Oppo switcher how can integrate to my AVR's HDMi's in's or out:confused:

Thanks

Djoel

I am connecting my TV to my Cable, PS3, Xbox, and PC. What would be the better choice? Simply connecting all of them to the different HDMI inputs on the tv, or using a HDMI switch? I plan to wall mount the TV and keep the components in the closet behind the wall.

Thanks.

A possible advantage of running multiple HDMI cables is that if your display remembers different settings for the ports, you can use different calibration settings for each input device.

-Bill