wappinghigh Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 HDBaseT Matrix (like the Leaf)C4 HDMI Matrix. JAP?VideoStorm?Something here called HDMatrix.com.au?They are all 6-8k solutions here: maybe more by the time you include dealer instal time....What to do???? Can you guys at least understand this might be a tricky decision when a customer1/ can't actually physically see the end result demonstrated in action before committing?2/ the market and support outside the U.S. Is totally different (yr talking one shop operations probably run out of a garage: that might not even be in business within 12 months)3/ the video resolution standards and HDMI compliances are constantly changingIt's not like I can just "return to sender" money back guarantee if I'm not happy after unboxing, wiring, powering up and paid 3-4 hrs instal and programming time. I'm not complaining. I'm just saying for a future 6-8K domestic spend : this ain't like walking into a hifi sore and trying something out before purchase ! Take care all. And Happy New Year! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msgreenf Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 1 that's why show rooms exist 2 supply demand business plans. Not sure what we can do about it Sent from my XT1060 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wappinghigh Posted January 1, 2015 Author Share Posted January 1, 2015 Sure. There are no expectations. It's just a different world. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ichbinbose Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 sorry for your difficulty. Anyway aside from a cost "issue" I have used HDBaseT matrix solutions(Zektor) and I have deployed the Video storm gear (in my own home) and both are great. Personally I choose the video storm system for a variety of reasons, but largely due to the flexability of the system and I really didn't feel like pulling more wire. As I write this I am watching DSS on a 70" LED and the picture is perfect. I also send 1080P content from my Bluray, ATV, Tivo and FireTV. the system is very slick and what I just purposed for a church project that pulling new wires in was just unrealistic. The fixed solutions overall are more budget friendly but the IP based solutions provide much greater flexablity. Oh and I have one TV that runs thru 4 switch's before finally making it to the receiver. Works every time and looks amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wappinghigh Posted January 1, 2015 Author Share Posted January 1, 2015 ^ Hey. No need to be sorry. There's no angst. That's just life here. Thanks for the feedback. Really appreciate it! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWRobinson Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 I have the C4 HDBaseT and have been happy so far. Video and IR over single Cat6, not that it mattered as I had extra wires. Can't speak for anything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecodeman Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 If you're really worried about it, put conduit at your displays, and then put sources nearby and run a regular HDMI to a tv. need more ports? use a receiver for the switching. Surely a few local Apple TV , blu-ray, cable boxes with real cables are more cost effective and future proof than the matrix for you, since you can't decide. New HDMI spec? pull new cable/replace source/replace tv where you need it and not the whole kit. Some people elect not to have local components due to space or the added number of components, and instead will opt for the "longer term" investment of video distribution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecodeman Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Also, if you're buying a matrix now, I'm only aware of a couple of HDMI 2.0/HDCP 2.2 models from Leaf, that won't even ship until Jan 15 at the earliest due to chip availabilit, Crestron's DM, and HD Anywhere's Modular 4k (though the latter doesn't specifically call out HDMI 2.0/HDCP2.2 on any easily googled website). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wappinghigh Posted January 1, 2015 Author Share Posted January 1, 2015 Surely a few local Apple TV , blu-ray, cable boxes with real cables are more cost effective and future proof than the matrix for you, since you can't decide.Don't I know it Cody! Don't we all do. Problem is simple. Maintaining 3 apple TV's, 4 XBMC players, couple dunes, a Chromecast, a cable set top box or two: the firmware. Syncing the downloads. The problems when power goes out... Don't I know it. It's what I had before and it failed in my house. If there was a way around this video DRM shemozzel I'd be the first to jump on board. For that my friend is the heart of the problem. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wappinghigh Posted January 1, 2015 Author Share Posted January 1, 2015 http://m.afr.com/p/technology/dummies_guide_to_internet_tv_gZaTcfdzPgxKNwF2vrvkjNPretty much sums it up. And this is on ONE TV! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecodeman Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Don't I know it Cody! Don't we all do.Problem is simple.Maintaining 3 apple TV's, 4 XBMC players, couple dunes, a Chromecast, a cable set top box or two: the firmware. Syncing the downloads. The problems when power goes out... Don't I know it. It's what I had before and it failed in my house. If there was a way around this video DRM shemozzel I'd be the first to jump on board. For that my friend is the heart of the problem.Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkSo you just have to make a list of the pros and cons of each, and then decide is it worth x amount of money to be able to solve Y? If yes, buy and enjoy. If no, then wait a year and revisit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWRobinson Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 The problems when power goes out... I assume you have battery backups of some sort at the least? Generator past that would permanently solve power going out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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