Viking 0 #1 September 12, 2003 Which gives better picture quality? Now that i have a much better tv (Sony Wega) the picture quality from my playstation 2 (i know i know) is getting on my nerves. It looks like i'm watching my dvd's in 12bit color or something So anyways when i end up getting an actual dvd player which video connection give the best quality.I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver My God has a bigger dick than your god -George Carlin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris 0 #2 September 12, 2003 QuoteWhich gives better picture quality? Now that i have a much better tv (Sony Wega) the picture quality from my playstation 2 (i know i know) is getting on my nerves. It looks like i'm watching my dvd's in 12bit color or something So anyways when i end up getting an actual dvd player which video connection give the best quality. In order from worst to best is: Composite S-Video Component When you get your DVD player, get a model with Progressive Scan. Coupled with a component input the quality is outstanding! Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #3 September 12, 2003 Can you explain why you say which is better? What the hell is progressive scan and why is it so vital?I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver My God has a bigger dick than your god -George Carlin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #4 September 12, 2003 Composite: Sends all the video over a single RCA cable. Limited bandwidth so data is lost S-Video. Better, still over a single cable but supports more bandwidth. I think it still looks like crap. Component: Splits the signal into 3 pieces for different color spectrums and sends each piece over its own RCA cable. You get the best picture this way. Also, a key factor is the cables that you use. If you go cheap you get crap. I like Monster Cables. Progressive scan: Think of tv as a movie reel. There are frames, just like with film. Normally, every other horizontal line is redrawn with each frame. That can cause flicker and fuzzy edges. With progressive scan, the entire screen is redrawn with each frame. Check out http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/home-theater.htm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
