Why are we forced to use HDMI or Coax for high def tv

370 views

I have had both cable and satellite before. In both cases a coax is run from the source to box that digitally decodes the signal, meaning that coax is transmitting a lot of data, often including high speed internet. Yet running a coax from the cable box to the tv only results in standard def picture. What gives?

In: 12

9 Answers

Anonymous 0 Comments

That depends on what the TV has built in too. The TV might come with a tuner and possibly allow”HD” over coax, but be 720p. Let the boxes handle the work and run HDMI to tv, as that’s the most compatible. Especially since that’s an 18Gb/s cable.

Yes, coax technically brings it to the box, but that’s also bc most homes already have the wiring for it. Instead of forcing everyone to redo their homes, or making technicians do now work and then charge more, at that point nobody would adapt/adopt it.

You are viewing 1 out of 9 answers, click here to view all answers.