Ok well I have an HDTV in my room which I play xbox 360 on. There are so many options in regards to which input to use. I can use HDMI, VGA, or Component. Right now, the cords I have hooked up are for teh Component input but I can get the necessary cords if needed. My goal is to have my xbox on my tv and beable to connect my audio cords to my stereo. Which input provides the best HD quality?
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i believe hdmi. im not sure about hooking up the audio to the stereo though.
HDMI provides the best video and audio…digital HD upto 1080p
You should hook into the HDMI input if you can. HDMI is now the connection method of choice for the home entertainment industry. If you move to HDMI now you will be able to take advantage of future developments with the technology that will enhance your viewing pleasure.
The cable directly affects the quality of the picture. The following is a list from best to worst including their resolution capabilities for transport:
HDMI (1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i)
Component (1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i)
S-Video (480i)
Composite (480i)
Coaxial (480i)
I am going to anticipate that your next question will be what HDMI cable should I buy.
The answer to this will be determined by how long is the distance between your source and display. If it is more than 15 feet you should seriously consider using an HDMI ver 1.3 (don’t worry about a, b or c as these are only testing protocols) “high speed” cable. If it is less than 15 feet a “standard” cable should be ok. make sure that you buy from a reputable source as there are a lot of counterfeit cables being sold at the moment. You also need to ensure that the cable has the HDMI logo and version 1.3 marked on the packaging.
The last thing that you should consider is choosing a cable with gold plated connectors. This will not improve your signal but they will not corrode (particularly in coastal or high humidity locations) which will stop the signal degrading over time.
Remember that you can never improve a digital signal by using an expensive cable but you can degrade a signal by using an inferior cable. You will see this degradation as sparkles and pixellation particularly in dark scenes.
If you want to know more about the HDMI interface and HDMI cables you can download the free 21 page ebook “HDMI Demystified” at the following link.
http://www.hdmisystems.com/
based on my experience, HDMI would be the best choice