Home Theater

Hi I currently using HDMI 1.3a cable. Now that there is a new HDMI 1.4 cable, is it worth spending $32.99?

Feb 22, 2010 by Mi Muñeca | Posted in TVs

Hi I currently using HDMI 1.3a cable for my 52"Sony Bravia HDTV/LCD 1080P 120Hz & Xbox 360 Elite. I just find out that there is a new HDMI cable version of "HDMI 1.4" cable but is worth spending $32.99? I love technology & I just

No need, save your money. HDMI 1.4 covers the new blu ray 3D spec, and resolutions above 1080p for real high end, pro gear that can do 4k by 2k resolution. So until you buy any of that gear, just sit tight.

1.4 HDMI Cable

Onkyo HT-S3300 5.1-Channel Home Theater Receiver/Speaker Package (Black)

Review & Description

If you’re looking for a future-ready receiver-and-speaker package that won’t break the bank, your search may be over. Meet Onkyo’s 5.1-channel HT-S3300—a system packed with so much advanced technology that it redefines entry-level home theater. As with every A/V receiver in Onkyo’s 2010 line-up, you get the latest iteration of HDMI—version 1.4. Three HDMI inputs let you hook up, say, your Blu-ray player, game console, and cable/satellite box—all of which can be output via a single cable to your connected high-res display. Not only is HDMI 1.4 compatible with next-generation 3D video, it also enables a convenient Audio Return Channel. On top of this, the HT-S3300 supports lossless HD audio formats from Dolby and DTS—previously the domain of mid-range to high-end receivers only. But that’s not all. The HT-S3300 also provides an overlaid On-Screen Display function for easy adjustment of settings; a Universal Port for one-cable connection of peripherals; Audyssey equalization; four gaming audio modes; and a fully immersive, beautifully balanced 5.1-channel speaker set. Read more

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