Need a cheap HDMI receiver uberstat

Drez · December 2013

So, I'm trying to set up the following and keep them all connected simultaneously so I can play 7 games/movies at the same time:

- Xbox 360
- Xbox One
- PlayStation 3
- PlayStation 4
- Wii U
- Apple TV
- Cable box

My HDTV can play

My only requirements:

- Many HDMI inputs
- Headphone capable (won't be using speakers)
- Cheapish
- Amazon Prime-able (preferably)

Now, the cable box can be routed through my XB1 so I guess I only need 4 HDMI inputs. 5 would be better.

Any suggestions? Amazon is preferred but doesn't have to be.

Thanks!

Djeet · December 2013

Price? More than 4 HDMI inputs tends to take you out of the $200-300 range for well known brands. I have a Denon E300 I got for $280 on sale though I would've been fine with the E200 for $200 (I needed it that day and store didn't stock the cheaper one). You'd need an HDMI switch to expand it to more than 4 HDMI inputs though.

bowen · December 2013

8 port HDMI switcher - http://www.amazon.com/AVIOR-8-Port-Switch-Support-GHSW8181/dp/B005S0YNNM/
HDMI to HDMI + Audio - http://www.amazon.com/ViewHD-Premium-Audio-Extractor-Converter/dp/B00AHS8LD8/
RCA to 3.5mm female - http://www.amazon.com/30S1-01260-Stereo-Female-Y-Cable-Connector/dp/B000I23TTE/

Wire everything to the switcher, on the switcher out use the HDMI to HDMI + audio, then plug the adapter into the two RCA ports, then plug in your speakers.

I am unsure of how this will affect quality or if the sound/video will be out of sync.

You could just plug the HDMI right into your TV instead of using the audio pieces, but I guess there's a noise issue you're trying to solve?

bowen · December 2013

Also, apparently that HDMI switcher comes with an IR remote. So, icing on the cake.

Edit: and yeah, anything over 4 is going to be in the $200 range.

Drez · December 2013

bowen wrote: »

Also, apparently that HDMI switcher comes with an IR remote. So, icing on the cake.

Edit: and yeah, anything over 4 is going to be in the $200 range.

I currently have a 4 port switcher and I have too much noise. Consoles will randomly "fuzz out" so to speak, while I'm actively using them.

bowen · December 2013

Yeah that sounds like a cheap switcher problem. I had the same issue on a cheap 5.1 audio/video system. The video would actually wash out and blur, and the sound would just buzz.

Rhiley · December 2013

If you aren't going to be using speakers then just get an HDMI switch. I personally have a Kinivo for my bedroom TV and I have not had any noise issues. You can also find HDMI switches with headphone jacks if your tv does not have one.

Drez · December 2013

So, I actually have a Kinivo and it just doesn't work properly. Do I need to keep it far from the electronics?

Rhiley · December 2013

There's always a chance that you got a defective one if it doesn't work correctly so I'd try exchanging it.

Drez · December 2013

I bought it a long time ago and wrote it off. It's the Kinovo 501BN.

I'll try it again tonight.

bowen · December 2013

Defective or it's dying.

Drez · January 2014

I don't mean to necropost. I just thought I'd give anyone curious an update:

I ended up buying a new Kinivo 501BN - received it yesterday. Works like a charm. I couldn't even find my old one, but I guess it was defective. I should have returned it at the time.

Ah well, thanks for all the help!

I'm going to look into those audio solutions people suggested as well. Thanks!

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