those component input jacks (the pr/cr Y whatever the hell they are)

[wfbberzerker]

can i use a normal video/right/left (the red-yellow-white) cable with these jacks? my tv and dvd player uses the component input and output, but i dont have the cables for it, so would it matter?

 

[Leper Messiah]

no, thats why they're component jacks...

 

[wfbberzerker]

Originally posted by: L3p3rM355i4h
no, thats why they're component jacks...

what i mean is, are the cables themselves any different then the component cables?

 

[MrChad]

Technically yes, but there may be some quality degradation. The audio cables are not always 75-Ohm rated, like video cables are.

 

I believe you can, but a more experienced HT person might want to confirm.

 

[wfbberzerker]

well, i just used 3 yellow video cables i had lyin around. it works.

 

[Viper GTS]

Originally posted by: wfbberzerker
well, i just used 3 yellow video cables i had lyin around. it works.

The yellow cable is 75 ohm coax, which is what component cables should be.

The red/white are not, but will generally work (though not technically correct).

Viper GTS

 

[cHeeZeFacTory]

it'll work, probably won't even notice the difference if you have a small tv.

 

[RaiderJ]

It'll work, but if you aren't concerned about having "Monster Cable" quality, then you're fine. Not that Monster Cable necessarily implies anything but high prices.....

 

[wfbberzerker]

Originally posted by: RaiderJ
It'll work, but if you aren't concerned about having "Monster Cable" quality, then you're fine. Not that Monster Cable necessarily implies anything but high prices.....

actually, i saw some monster component cables on newegg for 200 dollars. TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS FOR A PIECE OF METAL AND PLASTIC.