HDMI 1.3 Changes

With the new HDMI 1.3 standard come beneficial changes, but also the need to upgrade your equipment. So the question is whether its worth it.

HDMI 1.3 includes optional support for Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD sound, deep color support for over a billion colors, incorporates automatic audio syncing (which I’ve never had problems with), and introduces a new mini-HDMI connector for HD camcorders.

If you’re going to get the new HDMI 1.3 players and receivers, you’ll also have to invest in a new switch as well. We recommend the EXT-HDMI1.3-441 switch from Gefen that takes your 4 sources and switches them on one display.  For home users, the EXT-GEFENTV1.3-441 comes in at a lower price point but with all of the features you need for your home theater.