I just got a new Tv. The Sony 40v2500 to be exact. I want to get some component cable for my dvd player because it looks like crap hooked up via composite. I was wondering if these cables are good for monoprice.
http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...ormat=2&style=
I was wondering if these are good cables. There are 5 plugs to it and was wondering what is the other 2 plugs are for considering composite has only 3, red, white, and yellow.

Whats the difference between the one on top and this one http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2
Which one will be the recommendation?

Component source's 5 plugs are 3 for video two for audio

Why would they sell the componet source 3 plug when you can't get any audio

Because the DVD player will have a red/white analog audio out, that you could use if you are not using digital coax/toslink.

The 3 plug one is uf you are using digital out and don't want the extra 2 plugs hanging around unused.

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Component is a type of video connection and only uses three leads. Adding two analog audio cables in is a nice convenience for anyone who needs the analog audio. But, because not everyone wants or needs to use the analog stereo audio connections, the two extra leads are unneeded bulk.

My DVD player, for example, is connected with component video connections and coaxial digital for the audio. I have no need for a five-lead component cable.

Exactly - for your situation.

But it depends on the setup. In our living room, we do not have a receiver or speakers, so I bought the [Monoprice] 5 cable setup to run both video and audio from the DVD player to the TV. If you don't need to run the audio to your TV, then go with the 3 cables.

ok thanks for all the input. I appreciate all the help you guys gave me. Looks like i'll just get the 3 source plug and get a coaxial digital plug.

Do you have a surround sound receiver?

Actually, the 5-wire component cable is designed for 5-wire component video. (aka: VGA or RGB) Using it for 3-wire component and stereo audio is just a beneficial side effect.

There are five-wire component connections and cables, but the cable the OP specifically linked to and asked about is an audio/video cable, with three-wire component and stereo analog cables. From the product specifications:

I have a surround sound receiver, so am i making the right choice of purchasing it this way. Or should i just get the 5 wire one anyways.

Does the reciver have optical audio capabilities? If so get the 3 wire component and an Toslink cable for audio.

My receiver takes optical and hdmi.

If you have a newer DVD player that has an HDMI output, just run HDMI from the DVD player to the receiver, then from the receiver to the TV. HDMI carries both video and digital audio.

If your DVD player does not have HDMI, connect the three-lead component cable from the DVD player to TV for video, then Toslink (optical digital) from the DVD player to the surround sound receiver for audio.

Another option would be the same as above, but go ahead and use a five-lead component audio/video cable from the DVD player, connecting the stereo audio cables to the TV. (Still use the Toslink for digital audio to the receiver.) This would allow you to use your TV speakers when you're not in the mood for surround sound, and use the receiver for when you are.

Not to hijack this thread but...does the type/brand of component cable matter ($20 vs $50)?

Thanks

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