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Impact Acoustics HDMI Selector Review

by Tom Andry last modified July 16, 2007
Impact Acoustics HDMI Switches

Impact Acoustics HDMI Switches

Summary

  • Product Name: 2-port 5-port HDMI Switchers
  • Manufacturer: Impact Acoustics
  • Performance Rating: StarStarStarStarStar
  • Value Rating: StarStarStarStarStar
  • Review Date: July 16, 2007 16:04
  • MSRP: $ 129.99 (5-port); $84.99 (2-port)
Specifications
  • HDMI Inputs: 5 (Rear)
  • HDMI Outputs: 1 (Rear)
  • Fully HDCP compliant for use with High Definition Movies and Broadcasts
  • Supports 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p video resolutions
  • Supports DDWG standard for HDMI-compatible monitors
  • Discrete Code infrared remote control (discrete on/off on 5-port only)
  • Infrared Extender Jack (5-port only)
  • LED display
  • IR remote or front panel control
  • LED displays video source selected

Pros

  • Discrete input selection
  • Small form factor
  • Easy to use
  • Affordable

Cons

  • No discrete power on 2-port version
  • Remotes may get lost in couch

Introduction

If you find yourself with digital cable, a Playstation 3 or one of the newer Xbox 360's, and a high def player you're going to appreciate that Impact Acoustics has come out with two HDMI switchers to meet your needs. When working with multiple sources, a switcher is your only option. But what if you just want to extend the life of your display or receiver? For $130 bucks you can have an HDMI switcher that will allow you to use your 5 year old receiver for a few more years as you wait for the prices of HDMI receivers to come down.

 

 

Recent Forum Posts:

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westcott posts on May 06, 2008 17:11
PhillyDan1969;367887
OK the monoprice 4X1 HDMI switch failed when I connected my Toshiba HD-A2 and my Motorola HD-DVR, so I am going to spend the extra $60 some dollars and grab the Impact Acoustics 5X1 HDMI switch!!!


IA 5x1 worked for me on the HDXA2, the DN VPN622, and the BD-P1200 when the monoprice would NOT!!!
westcott posts on May 06, 2008 17:09
will this switcher pass all the fancy audio formats?

It has for me, so far. Which is more than I can say for the one I bought from Monoprice.
mike c posts on May 06, 2008 11:19
will this switcher pass all the fancy audio formats?
bandphan posts on January 31, 2008 06:27
http://www.gefen.com/kvm/accessories.jsp [gefen.com]

popped this one in a home couple weeks ago in a whole house setup, no problems but overkill for most
PhillyDan1969 posts on January 31, 2008 00:41
OK the monoprice 4X1 HDMI switch failed when I connected my Toshiba HD-A2 and my Motorola HD-DVR, so I am going to spend the extra $60 some dollars and grab the Impact Acoustics 5X1 HDMI switch!!!
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