Post by: Hyperiority on July 05, 2006, 12:04:00 PM
I wanted to upgrade to a component cable(considering MADCATZ UNIVERSAL).
My TV Supports 480i but not 480p.
So my question is ,
1) What difference would there be, if I switch to component (480i)(the max possible quality on my T.V) ??
2) Will there be any quality difference between madcatz cable & MS's OFFICIAL Hidef component cable??
I expect a massive difference.
Post by: phrozenfeonix on July 05, 2006, 06:47:00 PM
Post by: Hyperiority on July 05, 2006, 07:30:00 PM
U mean 480 interlaced, right??
BTW i hv a 32" Sony WEGA FLAT(anyone else using the same T.V.???)
Post by: Hyperiority on July 06, 2006, 05:59:00 PM
Post by: Hyperiority on July 08, 2006, 06:58:00 AM
(72 hours)
Post by: lusal on July 08, 2006, 07:36:00 AM
The difference between various component cables or brands of component cables is not as noticeable.(Buy MS or MadCatz - whatever you want...it's your money.)
It's common sense, here. Use the best form of connectivity that your TV/Monitor allows for all of your devices (DVD Player, Cable Box, Satellite Receiver, game consoles etc.). In your situation, it's clearly component all the way.
<grumpy old man post>
Back in my day, the 27" Sony Trinitron I owned used to have an S-Video input (great signal 12-15 years ago). I had to order expensive custom S-Video cables for all of my older systems. Redmond Cable took a lot of my money back then.
Post by: Hyperiority on July 08, 2006, 01:00:00 PM
I'll go with the best in class MONSTER CABLES FOR XBOX!!
Post by: pimpmaul69 on July 09, 2006, 01:21:00 AM
Post by: deadparrot on July 09, 2006, 03:44:00 AM
QUOTE(Hyperiority @ Jul 5 2006, 08:11 PM) 
1) What difference would there be, if I switch to component (480i)(the max possible quality on my T.V) ??
You will see NO difference if you use component cables on that TV.
Everyone who sees a difference on non-hdtv sets are using edtv sets which support 480p. Since yours is simply sdtv, you will not see any difference and are wasting your money.
Post by: pimpmaul69 on July 09, 2006, 10:02:00 AM
QUOTE(deadparrot @ Jul 9 2006, 10:51 AM)
You will see NO difference if you use component cables on that TV.
Everyone who sees a difference on non-hdtv sets are using edtv sets which support 480p. Since yours is simply sdtv, you will not see any difference and are wasting your money.
i beg to differ..even s-video is a big improvement over composite so component even on sdtv is gonna be an improvement
Post by: Hyperiority on July 09, 2006, 10:32:00 AM
MADCATZ > Psyclone > Monster XGL400X
Since there isn't gonna be much difference
on my 480 Interlaced set, i'll go with Psyclone(24.95) and see how it works!!Replies are most welcome....
Post by: TheIrishLad on July 10, 2006, 09:23:00 AM
QUOTE(deadparrot @ Jul 9 2006, 04:51 AM)
You will see NO difference if you use component cables on that TV.
Everyone who sees a difference on non-hdtv sets are using edtv sets which support 480p. Since yours is simply sdtv, you will not see any difference and are wasting your money.
What? I believe that you are wrong...Even on an ordinary TV (640x480) composites signal will give you a fuzzy picture. But with component cables it will sharpen up the image, and remove the fuzziness, it won't look as good as 480p, but 480i with component will look better then 480i with composite.
Post by: Hyperiority on July 10, 2006, 10:37:00 AM
what do u think about
MADCATZ > MS HD AV > Psyclone > Monster XGL400X
Post by: TheIrishLad on July 10, 2006, 02:03:00 PM
If you can't see an improvement from composite->component then there is something very wrong....
Post by: Hyperiority on July 10, 2006, 02:30:00 PM
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Post by: TheIrishLad on July 10, 2006, 03:07:00 PM
If your new to Ebay you will have to make an account though, which requires the usual things, credit card or banking account etc...I've been using Ebay for years, and never once have I been cheated. Its the best place to buy used anything from, or new!
Post by: The Zep Man on July 10, 2006, 09:14:00 PM
General rule of thumb with analogue video: The more you split the different signals over different wires/cables between source and destination, the better the quality.
Post by: Hyperiority on July 11, 2006, 08:29:00 AM
Mean while One question > When I set the flicker filter in XBMC to 0, It flickers like HELL... [w/ Composite]
Is there gonna b any difference w/ Component like NOT flickering/NOT being Reddish.... Like that???
Post by: pimpmaul69 on July 11, 2006, 11:03:00 AM
QUOTE(The Zep Man @ Jul 11 2006, 04:21 AM)
General rule of thumb with analogue video: The more you split the different signals over different wires/cables between source and destination, the better the quality.
just so you know component is a digital signal unlike s-video and composite so it is a better signal anyways
Post by: veeper on July 14, 2006, 12:29:00 PM
QUOTE(pimpmaul69 @ Jul 11 2006, 07:10 PM)
just so you know component is a digital signal unlike s-video and composite so it is a better signal anyways
In fact, component is analog like the others. But it's the best you can get unless you want DVI or even HDMI.
Post by: pimpmaul69 on July 16, 2006, 12:37:00 AM
QUOTE(veeper @ Jul 14 2006, 07:36 PM)
In fact, component is analog like the others. But it's the best you can get unless you want DVI or even HDMI.
your right im wrong.. forgive me
Post by: Hyperiority on July 16, 2006, 08:08:00 AM
I remember 525 lines drawn in odds and evens. RIght??
Post by: pimpmaul69 on July 16, 2006, 07:22:00 PM
QUOTE(Hyperiority @ Jul 16 2006, 03:15 PM)
PAL t.v's have better resolution than NTSC's right ??
I remember 525 lines drawn in odds and evens. RIght??
dunno about the resolution i just know there is a lag in pal video that ntsc does not have