View Full Version : Splitting HDMI: What do I need to buy


Sharon L
11-25-07, 01:12 PM
I currently have the DIRECTV HR20 receiver feeding two TV's. My main Plasma is fed by the component connection and the other is fed by the HDMI. This has been fine because my main TV does not have HDMI capability. I am now looking at replacing my main TV with the new Pioneer Plasma and I want to feed both TV's from the HR20 with HDMI. I found several of switches but they are designed to feed one Display from multiple sources. I saw one HDMI splitter, but it does not send audio. Can someone recommend something that will allow me to send one HDMI source to two display devices simultaneously (audio must be included forvat least one destination)?

Thanks

skylab
11-26-07, 08:07 AM
You may get some alternatives if you post this is the HDMI forums. I have been using an Audio Authority 1x4 HDMI splitter for the past six months. I have 50ft. and 75ft runs with amplifiers from my D* STB. It works fine, but sometimes there are handshaking issues (not sure if it is caused by my cable length or the splitter).

mjones73
11-26-07, 08:29 AM
You may want to do some PQ comparisons between component and HDMI on your new set before you bother spending the money to do this.