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I would be wary of the passive splitter as it doesn't list HDCP compliance. This may cause the handshake between the STB and TV to fail if 2 sets try to respond to the handshake request. The active splitter lists compliance but is quite expensive at $159.
As for the use of component cables (red / blue / green RCA jacks), that will still give full HD resolution but require a separate audio connection. All the outputs on the HD STBs are active simultaneously so no additional hardware besides the cables would be required. Many people feel there is little or no difference between HDMI and component. It would be cheaper to at least try component cables first as they can be had fairly inexpensively from monoprice.com (have used their HDMI and component cables with excellent results).
The ultimate choice depends on what you, the viewer, feel is best.
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Thanks for the advice about the passive splitter and the need for HDCP compliance.
I am leaning on going the HDMI w/ active splitter route. I think running the single HDMI cable will be a bit easier and cleaner than the set of component video and audio cables for my installation. and it looks like there are active splitters out there in the $50 - $80 range.
Any final advice on critical specs on the active splitter needed to work with my FIOS HD STB and new HD TVs?
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I'm with you about wanting to go with all HDMI but I've heard mixed resonses as to whether it's even noticeable. But I wonder if you are wanting 1080p resolution (like I do since I paid for it on my new TV) if THEN you see the degradation?
Any thoughts on that tech support?
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@kels wrote:... But I wonder if you are wanting 1080p resolution (like I do since I paid for it on my new TV) if THEN you see the degradation?
Any thoughts on that tech support?
The maximum current resolution out of the Verizon STB is 1080i so the question posed by the OP doesn't concern 1080p.
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Will Verizon give an upgrade to the new 1080p boxes?