new setup- component splitter/switcher

[punio75]

I now have a Q and my Wii on my samsung LCD.

Not really looking to switch between components all the time. Does anyone use a component splitter or switcher? Such as..

http://www.keene.co.uk/electronics/multi.php?mycode=BT947

Any recommendations?

[Soundwave]

I use the Joytech 540C Xbox 360 Component Splitter...

http://www.trustedreviews.com/multimedia/review/2007/01/30/Joytech-Control-Center-540C/p1

It's pretty damned good & works flawlessly with my 360/Wii/PS2
Can be had cheaply as well...mine was £20 brand new from Gamestation a few months back

If I was to replace it though I'd be buying an Audio Authority one but they aint not cheap.

Neil

[punio75]

cheers, why audio authority?
Are they better quality?

[Soundwave]

cheers, why audio authority?
Are they better quality?

From what I've heard they make some of the best splitters out there.
As far as I know it's totally losless quality...Mr Pavey has one so can probably help you out with exact details but they do look awesome & quality is top notch.

However I'm nowhere near Audiophile enough to notice much improvement over my Joytech box to be honest & the way it handles connection with the 360 still makes the Joytech my first choice for a component box.

Neil

[punio75]

I may ask Mr Pavey for some advice.
Thanks very much.

[Mad Gear]

The farmer ones i've got are excellent. Cheap & cheerful.

[punio75]

Could i place an s-video cable in these also?
Then I could have my Wii/Q and N64 on the go!

[Dajza]

Could i place an s-video cable in these also?
Then I could have my Wii/Q and N64 on the go!

Probably, but then you would have to run separate s-video cable to your tv, because these switches won't do any conversion to component.

[honeymustard]

Are there any component switchers that don't require a power supply?

[anephric]

Yep. Cheap ones on Play Asia.

[Soundwave]

Got an update for you all concerning the Joytech 540C...

It doesnt like High Def!!!!!

Been trying to use it with my PS3 @ 1080i over the last few days & all I get is wobbly picture & signal cut out on all the channels bar channel 1 (Which is reserved exclusively for 360)
My PS2 & Wii at 480P both seem fine but show it a HD signal & it throws a fit.

I've direct connected my PS3 using my amp & everything works absolutley fine no picture issues at all so it is deffinitley the 540C causing it.

I'm going to try a Farmer Component switcher shortly to see if thats better so I dont have to keep moving the amp to plug the PS3/540C switcher in & just use that for the Wii/PS3/360.

If not then I'll deffinitley start saving for an Audio Authority switcher.

Neil

[MCE]

Chalk up another vote for the Farmer switch from me. I don't use one on my main system any more but I did for a couple of years and it worked great on both SD and HD sources. When I upgraded to a (much) more expensive switch I did notice the picture looked slightly... punchier(?), but for the price the Farmer is great value.

FYI, my new switch came from www.videostorm.com. It's a 6-in-2-out component video only one (no sound) that was US$159 but they don't seem to be selling it any more. I needed 2 outputs as I have a projector and a TV in the same room.