Upsample HDMI DVD player worth it or gimmick?

[a529612]

Can upsample DVD player with HDMI output really give noticeably better PQ than a regular DVD player with component output for playback on plasma HDTV? Thanks!

[anonymez]

yes, it can

the switch from component to HDMI alone will make a difference, though whether you may or may not notice it

[tonay]

From what I hear from Sound and Vision it isn't so much worth it. The upscaling players are getting cheaper and cheaper but they are only reworking a signal designed to play at a 480p resolution - from what I'm told. You can also "upscale" through newer more expensive audio receivers.

I personally can not tell a difference between a 480p and an upscaled HDMI input through a receiver from the same DVD.

HD/Blueray DVD's are a totally different story but I've only been able to see them at the Bang & Olufson (sp?) store.

[tonay]

I would like to say - kind of away from the question - upgrading my HD cable box from component to HDMI was a big difference in all the analog, digital and HD channels.

[anonymez]

From what I hear from Sound and Vision it isn't so much worth it.

that's true (imho)-- but i had a couple of spare pc parts, so i didn't pay anything extra; htpc does an amazing job

[a529612]

What's the difference between HDMI and DVI output on DVD players and which output should give better picture? My plasma HDTV has HDMI input. Should I try DVI (using DVI -> HDMI cable) or HDMI? Thanks!

[anonymez]

DVI and HDMI provide the same picture quality-- the main difference is HDMI carries audio and video in one cable, while DVI is just video. for other smaller differences, search the forums or google.

HDMI is better