Efficient Connections Guarantee the Quality of Your Video Displays

Your display devices will only provide the best output if you invest in a high-quality VGA cable. VGA cables are available in standard configurations. The signal's clarity determines the differences in quality, though. If you want to display media through a variety of output devices, then you have to weigh the features of VGA and RGB cables. The video signals are relayed through different transmission methods. Output devices connect to televisions through RGB cables, while computer displays exclusively use VGA connectors. You can use converters that adapt connectors across different devices, but you have to know the basic differences before you purchase coils at your local hardware shop. You'll also guarantee the quality of the transmission if you opt for cables with the right features. You probably overlook the importance of connectors to your audio-video rig, but your connection's quality is partly responsible for the crisp and clear output.

RGB and VGA cables have different configurations. RGB cables have RCA connectors and three jacketed conductors. The connectors have color-coded plugs so you can easily pair these with the jacks on output devices like televisions and media players. VGA cables have 15-pin connectors; these are run through 16 conductors bundled into a common jacket. VGA cable connectors also ensure secure setups with mounting screws. The cable ends come in male or female configurations. RGB cables feed enhanced signals, a significant improvement on composite video outputs; you'll enjoy better resolution if the color signals are split. The vertical and horizontal synchronization only occurs at the output, though. VGA and RGB cables feed signals in the same bandwidths, but the former's bundled conductors guarantee improved synchronization between input and output devices. Resolution and refresh rates are relayed on the fly, thereby maximizing the quality of the video signal.

The cable types are equally useful if you're rigging a complex media center which uses different displays for output. You can cross the signals between different devices if you use RGB-VGA adaptors, but you should consider the length of the cables you'll use. The cable's length dilutes and compromises the quality of the signal. If you have to run the cable across the room, then the length should have high-quality shielding and conductors. Don't waste the quality of your high-resolution media; limit the length of the connector cables. Your display's resolution should also match with your cables' configurations. Visit an electronics shop and inquire about the RGB and VGA cable specs you'll need. Don't scrimp on the connections if you're going to invest in high-end display.