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How important is HDMI?

I have purchased my LCD TV (HDMI equipped) and my revel speakers, in the process of creating my home theater. My question is just how important is HDMI? There seem to be some wonderful values on equipment form fellow members, that quite honestly I could not otherwise afford, but they all seem to lack HDMI. Would I be better off with less expensive equipment with HDMI 1.3 or should I consider some the higher end equipment that may be lacking HDMI? I realize this is somewhat a broad question, but your thoughts would be appreciated.
charlie1
unclejeff
1,313 posts
 
Oh, one rather nasty problem with HDMI: If you keep plugging it in-out-in-out-in, etc, the contacts at your port(never in the cord...) wear out really easy and you will be 'up the creek....'

Also, N-E-V-E-R use an HDMI/DVI adaptor: it is too heavy for HDMI port and you can kiss the port...G'Bye!

If you must, use a HDMI/DVI cord without the heavy adaptor.
rxlarry99
49 posts
 
Hi Unclejeff, what do you think about using the type of HDMI to DVI adapter with a screw on each side included to lock it into the DVI port?
elizabeth
6,726 posts
 
I have to agree that the HDMI connection SUCKS! It is too fragile, and both the receptacle and the cable ends are easy to permanently damage!! And it falls out way too easily. The cables' own weight can pull it loose over time!
I have juryrigged a cable stay at both ends to keep it square and tight. Again, BE CAREFUL!!! with this connector.
shiva
178 posts
 
Rxlarry99, unless things have changed, DVI connections, pass the video signal only. They don't do the audio.
unclejeff
1,313 posts
 
Larry;

You will be okay if the extra weight is on the DVI end, not the HDMI.

You would still be better off using a cable with HDMI at one end and DVI at the other.
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