HD TV Systems

Here are some simple guides to show you what components are required to put together an HDTV system in your home.

A typical setup for a home HDTV system with Sky HD

1. HD Ready television set - find out more in our Buyers Guide to HD Televisions
2. Sky HD Box - visit the Sky Digital website here to sign up or find out more.
3. Standard Sky satellite dish
4. HDMI cable - find out more in our Buyers Guide to HD Cables

In addition to the above equipment, you will also need an HD subscription package from Sky. Visit the Sky Digital website here to sign up or find out more. You could also add surround sound (not pictured) to your system - find out more in our Home Cinema Buyers Guide.

A typical setup for a home HDTV system with Cable

1. HD Ready television set - find out more in our Buyers Guide to HD Televisions
2. Cable HD Box
3. Standard Cable connection
4. HDMI cable - find out more in our Buyers Guide to HD Cables

In addition to the above equipment, you will also need an HD subscription package from your cable provider. . You could also add surround sound (not pictured) to your system - find out more in our Home Cinema Buyers Guide.

1. HD Ready television set - find out more in our Buyers Guide to HD Televisions
2. Blu-ray Disk Player - find out more in our Buyers Guide to HD Disk Players
3. HDMI cable - find out more in our Buyers Guide to HD Cables

You could also add surround sound (not pictured) to your system - find out more in our Home Cinema Buyers Guide.