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Component switcher for all 3 systems?

post #1 of 12
12/19/06 at 1:22pm
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Is there a good solution for my xbox360,ps3 and wii(getting component cables)...I have no clue with any "component switcher" and noticed it's pricey. But I want good resolution and I also use optical cables. Also someone told me make sure I get one thats powered? Are there good name brands that make these or could someone recommend one thats has at least 4 component outputs and 4 optical outs?..thanks in advance
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post #2 of 12
12/20/06 at 9:47am
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Originally Posted by BostonGirl View Post

Is there a good solution for my xbox360,ps3 and wii(getting component cables)...I have no clue with any "component switcher" and noticed it's pricey. But I want good resolution and I also use optical cables. Also someone told me make sure I get one thats powered? Are there good name brands that make these or could someone recommend one thats has at least 4 component outputs and 4 optical outs?..thanks in advance

I recommend and have the Audio Authority 1154A, found here:

https://www.audioauthority.com/index...ore&iProduct=3

Can be found for ~ $180 online. I've had mine for about 4 years and it's great. It is powered, it has four component and digital/optical audio inputs, and the best feature is that it's auto-sensing, so as soon as you power on a system, it recognizes it and switches the signal over to that input.

Hope this helps.

Matt
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post #3 of 12
12/20/06 at 3:09pm
I also have the 1154A, but I don't use it for my 360 (VGA) or my PS3 (HDMI). It can be expensive, but it is worth it since it is auto-sensing and it can convert optical to digital coax or vice versa.
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post #4 of 12
12/21/06 at 11:28am
Have you thought about using a receiver? That's what I do in 2 rooms and I have had zero issues over 4 years.
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post #5 of 12
1/5/07 at 2:28pm
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Thanks to all who have helped. After reading many posts and thread on here about this, I decided to go with the pysclone one at CC. Also updated my harmony remote to a 550. Figured these will be my best options till I know what I really want to invest in all this. So thanks again. Will let you know how it turned out when I get my component cabinet up.
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post #6 of 12
1/5/07 at 10:43pm
Just to give you the heads up I had the Psyclone component switcher. I got it at BB, but ended up returning it. I kept getting these scrolling horizontal lines while playing my PS2 and it was even more noticeable while playing my 360. I kept getting this annoying scrolling line. I do not get this line when I hook up my system directly to the TV.

For now, I am stuck switching wires, until I save up money for a decent receiver.

Just thought to give you the heads up. I know that there have been others that have posted the same issue as I had with the Psyclone.
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post #7 of 12
1/8/07 at 12:42pm
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Really? Weird. I got mine all hooked up(kinda ...lol) Still trying to sort my audio out. But I'm getting a great picture on the PS3, Xbox360 and wii...NO lines whatsoever. The wii's looks dark with the component cables I got. So far i'm happy with it for 100 bucks till I can figure out a something else. Also my harmony is controlling it great. I still got to play around with it a lot more and see different games on each system before I decide how much quality I'm losing, if any. But overall it's doing it's job for me. Thanks for the info though, I'll have to keep an eye out for lines.
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post #8 of 12
1/10/07 at 11:53am
Joytech makes a switcher that resembles the appearance of the 360,check the 360 section at walmart.com
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post #9 of 12
1/10/07 at 9:29pm
I am thinking about buying the Inday component switcher, but I looked at the back of it and there is no plugs for audio, so am I blind or do I need another box just for audio? It is the 4 component slot model.
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post #10 of 12
1/15/07 at 8:56am
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Originally Posted by jodigirl116 View Post

I am thinking about buying the Inday component switcher, but I looked at the back of it and there is no plugs for audio, so am I blind or do I need another box just for audio? It is the 4 component slot model.

If your looking at this model, then you are correct, there are no ports for audio, and you would need a separate switcher. You would need to go to something like the Audio Authority 1154A to get audio and video in one switch.

Matt
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post #11 of 12
1/15/07 at 11:26am
I have a model similar to this one (same manufacturer, but with 4 inputs & analog audio only), and it works well.

http://www.cablestogo.com/product.as...3108&sku=40324
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post #12 of 12
1/15/07 at 1:43pm
I have the psyclone and no problems running my 360 and cable box with it.
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