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• Apples and oranges - DWPC 12:31:58 12/18/06 (0)
  In Reply to: Poor Mans RGB posted by Belles Toaster on December 16, 2006 at 20:53:18:

  If I read your post correctly, you want to use three composite cables in place of proper "component" cables because you can get a deal on them. They may function, but they're not equivalent and will degrade the component signal. Why compromise a major purchase like the new HDTV to save a little on cables?

  I suggest you find a retailer who will let you purchase component and HDMI (or DVI) cables with the understanding that you're going to demo them at home and return the one with lesser performance. Places like Sears and Radio Shack should accommodate you with return privileges, but you may be limited to overpriced consumer brand cables.
  
  

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• False assumption - chris_w 04:24:36 12/17/06 (0)
  In Reply to: Poor Mans RGB posted by Belles Toaster on December 16, 2006 at 20:53:18:

  Cables within every type of cable is different - if they were all simular (aka almost the same) Belden's catalog would be much much thinner.

  Re your RGB / composite question, dont forget composite only really needs a bandwidth of 5Mhz, component needs 50Mhz. Given the commercial imperatives of corp's like M*%$#&r i cant see them using a good quality cable that is fit for 50Mhz when a cheaper lower spec would do.

  if you want to play with some inexpensive cables for video I would look at Van Damm coax or Canare or Belden, CVaudio or JR recipies if you need them made for you take a look at Blue Jeans cables.

  Audio cables should be spec'd differently to the rf coax's but often arnt.
  
  
  

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