looking for a simple schematic/drawing showing best connections for each a/v device

zukii · 12-27-06, 01:04 PM

does the a/v forum have a sticky or link to a drawing which shows the back of each component and which cable achieving the best connection to the next component ?

example.

dvd player has 4 or 5 ways it can deliver video.

so the drawing shows best way on down to worst way it can deliver signal to the next and final components

the oppo dvd player has all kinds of outputs for video.

i am not sure which cable i should/can buy, which achieves best or just as good as the high dollar connection/but for a lower price alternative.

i ask because i have a 250 foot spool of rg-6 and wondered if i could just run 3 runs of it, and crimp on the ends and have a low price componet cable set, that would work about 9? % as good as the 370.00 monster hdmi cable at best buy.

Cathan · 12-27-06, 03:33 PM

Don't buy Monster cable and do order from Monoprice and the cost issue will go away.

ctaloi · 12-29-06, 09:51 PM

You should have good luck with your RG6 if it's good cable. I just replaced all my component/composite/audio cables with Canare RG-6 with Canare connectors. Works wonders and there is nothing like custom length cable.

miniz · 12-30-06, 01:11 PM

What ever you do, DO NOT touch the Monster!!! Below is a list of connections from BEST to Worst:
HDMI (HD)
DVI (video only) (HD)
component (HD)
S-video (analog)
composite (analog)
coax (analog)

hometheaterguy · 12-31-06, 06:59 PM

Monster has good diagrams for system connections with all types of cables. Here is one link: http://www.monstercable.com/hookup_l.../htib/HTIB.asp

Also, www.crutchfield.com used to have two installation books with detailed diagrams of system connections for all cable types. Try contacting them.

CVAL · 01-01-07, 09:06 AM

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zukii Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: blank Posts: 145	looking for a simple schematic/drawing showing best connections for each a/v device does the a/v forum have a sticky or link to a drawing which shows the back of each component and which cable achieving the best connection to the next component ? example. dvd player has 4 or 5 ways it can deliver video. so the drawing shows best way on down to worst way it can deliver signal to the next and final components the oppo dvd player has all kinds of outputs for video. i am not sure which cable i should/can buy, which achieves best or just as good as the high dollar connection/but for a lower price alternative. i ask because i have a 250 foot spool of rg-6 and wondered if i could just run 3 runs of it, and crimp on the ends and have a low price componet cable set, that would work about 9? % as good as the 370.00 monster hdmi cable at best buy.

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Cathan I will not panic! AVS CLUB MEMBER Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northern VA Posts: 3,504	Don't buy Monster cable and do order from Monoprice and the cost issue will go away. __________________ ................. Michael Flaming Oak Cinema - Construction is done. Only minor tinkering left. # of HD runs to date: 192

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miniz OFFICAL HOME OF HDTV Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Small Town X, HDTV Land Posts: 2,221	What ever you do, DO NOT touch the Monster!!! Below is a list of connections from BEST to Worst: HDMI (HD) DVI (video only) (HD) component (HD) S-video (analog) composite (analog) coax (analog) __________________ "PLEASE HELP STOP HDTV ABUSE! FEED YOUR HDTV AN HD SIGNAL!"

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hometheaterguy AVS Special Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: latitude: 33° 26' N longitude: 112° 1' W Posts: 5,553	Monster has good diagrams for system connections with all types of cables. Here is one link: http://www.monstercable.com/hookup_l.../htib/HTIB.asp Also, www.crutchfield.com used to have two installation books with detailed diagrams of system connections for all cable types. Try contacting them.

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ctaloi New Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 11	You should have good luck with your RG6 if it's good cable. I just replaced all my component/composite/audio cables with Canare RG-6 with Canare connectors. Works wonders and there is nothing like custom length cable.

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