Does s-video make a difference over coax for my new satellite tv hookup?

[Phokus]

Just got Dish network installed. The receiver comes with s-video and coax. Is one better than the other for picture quality or is there a difference at all?

note: i don't have anything fancy with hi-def or anything, just a regular RCA 27" tube that has s-video/coax/component/composite connections (brand new).

 

[gsaldivar]

I vote S-Video.

 

[Phokus]

Originally posted by: gsaldivar
I vote S-Video.

haha, man you're following me everywhere!

 

[mercanucaribe]

S Video is better.

 

[gsaldivar]

Originally posted by: Phokus

Originally posted by: gsaldivar
I vote S-Video.

haha, man you're following me everywhere!

You can't get rid of me that easily. :beer:

 

[Willoughbyva]

I don't understand your "coax" term. Component is best I think. Heck hook it up and play with it and see what works best on your system.

 

[MustISO]

S-video

 

[gsaldivar]

And yes, there is a noticable difference between the two. Even on your ghetto-ass 27".

 

[helpme]

Originally posted by: MustISO
S-video

 

[gar3555]

I would get something with component hook ups, as stated above, or better yet, if available, get HDMI or DVI for best results and compatability with HD

 

[jcuadrado]

Originally posted by: Phokus
Just got Dish network installed. The receiver comes with s-video and coax. Is one better than the other for picture quality or is there a difference at all?

note: i don't have anything fancy with hi-def or anything, just a regular RCA 27" tube that has s-video/coax/component/composite connections (brand new).

if your tv has component inputs as you stated...it's HDTV ready...I would upgrade to the Dishnetwork HD package if you can..

 

[Pepsei]

from sat to the ird is a RG6 cable (or should be)... then from the IRD to tv, you should use S-video.

edit, not cat6, rg6 i mean.

 

[TLfromAI]

Originally posted by: jcuadrado

Originally posted by: Phokus
Just got Dish network installed. The receiver comes with s-video and coax. Is one better than the other for picture quality or is there a difference at all?

note: i don't have anything fancy with hi-def or anything, just a regular RCA 27" tube that has s-video/coax/component/composite connections (brand new).

if your tv has component inputs as you stated...it's HDTV ready...I would upgrade to the Dishnetwork HD package if you can..

WROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONG!!!

I have a 27" with components and it's definitely NOT HDTV ready. Don't listen to that advise. TV's had component inputs long before HD came around.

 

[Excelsior]

s-video is good, use it.

 

[gsaldivar]

Originally posted by: jcuadrado

Originally posted by: Phokus
Just got Dish network installed. The receiver comes with s-video and coax. Is one better than the other for picture quality or is there a difference at all?

note: i don't have anything fancy with hi-def or anything, just a regular RCA 27" tube that has s-video/coax/component/composite connections (brand new).

if your tv has component inputs as you stated...it's HDTV ready...I would upgrade to the Dishnetwork HD package if you can..

Upgrading your dish service to HD so you can watch on a 27" TV is just retarded. :thumbsdown:.

 

[Excelsior]

Originally posted by: gsaldivar

Originally posted by: jcuadrado

Originally posted by: Phokus
Just got Dish network installed. The receiver comes with s-video and coax. Is one better than the other for picture quality or is there a difference at all?

note: i don't have anything fancy with hi-def or anything, just a regular RCA 27" tube that has s-video/coax/component/composite connections (brand new).

if your tv has component inputs as you stated...it's HDTV ready...I would upgrade to the Dishnetwork HD package if you can..

Upgrading your dish service to HD so you can watch on a 27" TV is just retarded. :thumbsdown:.

Yeah..don't listen to that guy. THat would be completely pointless, since your 27" isnt HD.

 

[klah]

Originally posted by: Willoughbyva
I don't understand your "coax" term.

Composite.

 

[Blayze]

I have Dish Network hooked up to a old RCA 27 inch and I can tell a difference between coax and s-video on it.

Go with the s-video.

 

[Sphexi]

Coax (modulated) is the worst quality of any A/V type hookup, since it combines the audio and video signals onto the same cord, as well as mashes them in with other channels.

A/V composite (Red White Yellow) is the next step up, seperating the audio and video streams to their own dedicated cables.

S-Video is better than composite, by splitting the video signal up into a few wires but in the same cord, gives you better contrast and color quality.

Component is the best of the non-HD signals, seperating video into three coax-based cords, which eliminates cross-over (signals getting mixed up) and any kind of interference from other signals you don't want. NOT HD though. At least not for most TVs. If you can use it, this is the way to go.

 

[Phokus]

Ok well i guess i'm going s-video then, thanks guys.