JHill9 Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 I was talking with my dealer about a HDMI Matrix and he recommends the Atlona and Audio Authority. Which one are you guys using or recommend? Monoprice is tons cheaper but do you get what you pay for? Any thoughts on these brands?http://www.audioauthority.com/product_details/hmx-244kithttp://www.atlona.com/ATLONA-4x4-HDMI-MATRIX-SWITCH-WITH-4x-CAT5-RECEIVERS-INCLUDED-AND-3D-SUPPORT.htmlhttp://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=101&cp_id=10110&cs_id=1011002&p_id=5704&seq=1&format=2The system I am going with is very simple compared to a lot of you guys so I don't want to go overboard on the matrix. Thanks for the help in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILoveC4 Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 Atlona would be my choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHill9 Posted August 8, 2011 Author Share Posted August 8, 2011 I was hoping you wouldn't say that. 3k for just the HDMI matrix is going way over what I want to spend. But if the cheaper ones are no good then I don't have much of a choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILoveC4 Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 I was hoping you wouldn't say that. 3k for just the HDMI matrix is going way over what I want to spend. But if the cheaper ones are no good then I don't have much of a choice.I wouldn't say they're no good, just lesser known/quality brand. I didn't look at the specs on each model. Without looking at the links your question is like this: I need a new car. Do I get a Hyundai Elantra, Honda Accord or Porsche Panamera? They'll all get you to work, and all have 4 doors. They'll all work fine in the basic sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHill9 Posted August 8, 2011 Author Share Posted August 8, 2011 That is true but I don't need the bells and whitles of a porche for my system if the ford works great too. Will the picture quality vary that much between the 3? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILoveC4 Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 I know the monoprice won't pass 3d or anything...There are users here who have that product that I have heard speak highly of it. Hopefully some chime in here for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tilimil Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 I have been using the monoprice switch for 4 months. I have only had one issue where the output I was watching started flashing this gray screen. I went up, powered the switch off and was back up and running. Even if that happens once every 4 months I will be a happy camper with all the money I saved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHill9 Posted August 9, 2011 Author Share Posted August 9, 2011 I have been using the monoprice switch for 4 months. I have only had one issue where the output I was watching started flashing this gray screen. I went up, powered the switch off and was back up and running. Even if that happens once every 4 months I will be a happy camper with all the money I saved.Any issues with getting the Monoprice to work with C4? For the price of the Monoprice it might be worth giving it a shot. If it doesn't work out than at least I am not out anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tilimil Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Nope, I just used the serial driver someone posted on this board. I am on mobile so can't link it right now easily. Just search for "monoprice driver" on this board. You'll need a serial cable as well, can't remember if it was a null modem or straight serial cable off hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ichbinbose Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 another option you may want to consider is the unit from snap av. and there is a rs232 driver for it. http://snapav.com/p-228-b-210-hdmatrix-4x4.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pstuart Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 I'm using the snap AV, works well, passes 3d as well.Doesn't officially support ARC, but got it working once. Gave up and ran an optical cable back from the tv. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHill9 Posted August 9, 2011 Author Share Posted August 9, 2011 another option you may want to consider is the unit from snap av. and there is a rs232 driver for it. http://snapav.com/p-228-b-210-hdmatrix-4x4.aspxHmmmm.......Anyone know about how much the SnapAV would cost? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamonddesign Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 They sell CEDIA channel only which means you'll have to go through a dealer (which also means pricing will vary wildly probably). I have a brand new one that I was going to use in my home that I'm considering selling because I hear that they are coming out with an 8x8 at cedia and I can always use more inputs/outputs. I did power it up and tested it and it does work well. I bought that for my home for price concerns. Usually on installs (where i dont want tech support calls a lot), I use Atlona (see my signature below). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHill9 Posted August 9, 2011 Author Share Posted August 9, 2011 They sell CEDIA channel only which means you'll have to go through a dealer (which also means pricing will vary wildly probably). I have a brand new one that I was going to use in my home that I'm considering selling because I hear that they are coming out with an 8x8 at cedia and I can always use more inputs/outputs. I did power it up and tested it and it does work well. I bought that for my home for price concerns. Usually on installs (where i dont want tech support calls a lot), I use Atlona (see my signature below).Let me know how much you are thinking about selling it for. I would like the Atlona too but 3k is just to steep for me. Maybe oneday when I buy a million dollar house but for right now I am in a 2700 sqft house and can't justify the Atlona. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamonddesign Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 emailedSame here on price, I sell them but couldn't afford to buy them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qVAMPIREp Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Atlona would be my choice.I've had the 8X8Pro for 9 months. Atlona=BulletproofYou get what you pay for... this time anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHill9 Posted August 10, 2011 Author Share Posted August 10, 2011 Maybe in a few years I will be able to upgrade to the Atlona 8x8 but for right now I am going with diamond design's SnapAV 4x4. Once I get it up and running I will let you guys know how well it is working. I am excited, just bought the matrix, hc-300, and 2 thermostats today so hopefully the dealer will be able to get everything working by end of next week. I know it is very small scale for most of you but I have to start somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qVAMPIREp Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Maybe in a few years I will be able to upgrade to the Atlona 8x8 but for right now I am going with diamond design's SnapAV 4x4. Once I get it up and running I will let you guys know how well it is working. I am excited, just bought the matrix, hc-300, and 2 thermostats today so hopefully the dealer will be able to get everything working by end of next week. I know it is very small scale for most of you but I have to start somewhere.If James is selling it I'm sure it will work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmcvie Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Any SnapAV dealers here? I'd like to talk to one of you about purchasing some of the SnapAV B-200-1CAT-HDIRs.Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamonddesign Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 He bought my personal products but we do carry all Snap products (stock some of it). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ichbinbose Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 We're a snap av dealer as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avittech Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 I have 3 of the SnapAV B-200-1CAT-HDIR in stock, email me if you are interested.I also have the SnapAV 4x4 HDMI Matrix all new in the box Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHill9 Posted August 17, 2011 Author Share Posted August 17, 2011 Matrix came in yesterday and I was very surprised how small the unit is. I have never seen one before and was expecting it to be like a DVD player. Hooked up in about 5 mins and the picture quality is the same as before. Couldn't be happier so far. I am still using my niles baluns because I didn't want to go through the hassle of pulling the TVs off the wall. So I have multiple handshakes (I think that is what you call it, I am new to all of this) going from HDMI to cat5 to HDMI. I wonder if it would be even better if I took some of those out by using the receivers that came with it.Now all I need is for my C4 hardware to show up and I will be set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikon Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 I have installed plenty of the Snap 4x4's they work great. I have even split HDMI sources into 2 matrix switches making a 4x8 which worked equally well if you ever need more outputs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamonddesign Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 I have installed plenty of the Snap 4x4's they work great. I have even split HDMI sources into 2 matrix switches making a 4x8 which worked equally well if you ever need more outputs.Yes C4 isn't really supposed to work with cascading switches but I posted about a month ago that I had tested it with this switch and an Atlona 4x2 and it worked great. Now that JHill has bought my Snap model I put the Atlona on ebay (there now) but as you said, it gives you 7 inputs instead of 4 (in my example) and I was using the mirrored outputs to have 8 outputs so I had a poor mans 7 x 8 switch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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