Can I have 2 tv's setup on one cable line with a splitter?

[jimrawr]

I want 2 tv's to watch multiple games at the same time, is it possible to connect both with one cable line going into a splitter, than then 2 lines comming out going into each tv?

 

[Heisenberg]

Yes.

 

[ArmenK]

yes, of course

 

[pulse8]

Originally posted by: Heisenberg
Yes.

 

[jfall]

yes, you can do that easily. In my place we use to have the cable wire split 4 ways without a problem

 

[cloude27]

yea, as long as your not spliting off a cable box.

 

[jimrawr]

how much does a splitter cost?

 

[batmang]

yeah, i have 2 tv's and my internet on one cable in my apt.

 

NO !

That's stealing cable, I'm reporting you to the Mods !!!!!!

 

[djheater]

no.
If you try it one might break.

 

[DnetMHZ]

Originally posted by: jimrawr
how much does a splitter cost?

about $1

 

[Looney]

Originally posted by: jimrawr
I want 2 tv's to watch multiple games at the same time, is it possible to connect both with one cable line going into a splitter, than then 2 lines comming out going into each tv?

Well if you have regular cable tv, then yes. But not if you have digital tv that requires a digital box.

 

[ArmenK]

Originally posted by: jimrawr
how much does a splitter cost?

$5-$10 from radio shack

 

[AgaBoogaBoo]

Originally posted by: dnetmhz

Originally posted by: jimrawr
how much does a splitter cost?

about $1

You may want tna amplified one for a better signal that the $1 splitter...

 

[gwlam12]

<$5 from Fry's

 

[dman]

No harm in trying it, just if the signal is grainy/bad you may want to call the cable co and ask them to hook up an extra drop for you. Reason being, if you just put in a splitter, 1 you have to buy it, and 2, it may degarde the signal and you won't be happy. Some cable co's will provide an extra drop for free or a nominal charge (cheaper than what you can get, and probably better equipment too). If you do it yourself, amps and splitters are a bit more pricey.

Anyway, it's possible you won't notice any difference in quality by putting in a splitter, but, may as well try it out early to make sure.

 

[rudder]

Originally posted by: Moralpanic

Originally posted by: jimrawr
I want 2 tv's to watch multiple games at the same time, is it possible to connect both with one cable line going into a splitter, than then 2 lines comming out going into each tv?

Well if you have regular cable tv, then yes. But not if you have digital tv that requires a digital box.

but you can still split it, but have to wathc the same thing on both tv's.

 

[TMPadmin]

Adelphia doesn't charge for extra hookup. THere is probably an install fee but no monthly fee.

I wonder? What if I wanted a wall of TV's to watch about 20 different tv's at once. Probably get a bunch of boosters maybe 5 tv's to a booster huh?

 

[Looney]

Originally posted by: rudder

Originally posted by: Moralpanic

Originally posted by: jimrawr
I want 2 tv's to watch multiple games at the same time, is it possible to connect both with one cable line going into a splitter, than then 2 lines comming out going into each tv?

Well if you have regular cable tv, then yes. But not if you have digital tv that requires a digital box.

but you can still split it, but have to wathc the same thing on both tv's.

Yeah, but that kind defeats his purpose.

 

[HonkeyDonk]

Originally posted by: rudder

Originally posted by: Moralpanic

Originally posted by: jimrawr
I want 2 tv's to watch multiple games at the same time, is it possible to connect both with one cable line going into a splitter, than then 2 lines comming out going into each tv?

Well if you have regular cable tv, then yes. But not if you have digital tv that requires a digital box.

but you can still split it, but have to wathc the same thing on both tv's.

Wrong.

We have digital cable at my apt. The main tv downstairs has the digital receiver box and has tons of channels. We run a 4-way splitter so that the tvs upstairs can have cable, but they only get the standard cable, not digital.

 

[jalaram]

Any cheap old splitter will work, but if you want good signals on both lines, you should a good quality splitter (e.g. Acoustic Research) or an ampilfied splitter.

Also, use RG6 cables for the lines for best quality.

 

[Eli]

Sure.

I have the cable split once to go to the living room and my room, and then again for the cable modem and my TV.

I used a sh!tty Radioshack brand splitter inside, but a higher quality one with ground for outside. No problems at all.

 

[Budmantom]

be careful

 

[DrPizza]

You can get the splitter first and see if you're satisfied with the quality... in all likelyhood, you won't see a difference in the quality of the signal. Get a good splitter though. If you find that the quality is degraded, then pick up an amp for the cable. Put the amp BEFORE the split, not after the split.... amplify the good signal, not the degraded signal.