Jun 15, 2023 · In your situation, connect the TV and soundbar with one HDMI cable between the ports labeled ARC on both devices. Leave the three devices connected to other HDMI inputs …

Most of the soundbars I’ve been looking at have connections for HDMI ARC as well as Optical. In my planned setup, I would be connecting the soundbar directly to the tv.

I A/B tested sound from my TV via ARC versus things plugged into the receiver, and although the receiver said it was getting the same sound format, it always sounded better with everything …

Dec 15, 2023 · I use optical because both my small audio interface and amp have the port, and I'm running a laptop on the living room TV. I trust the optical out more than the shitty RCAs on …

Nov 10, 2021 · Currently I have a LG BX and its connected back to my old Daemon AV amp via optical to transfer the sound. I want to upgrade my amp which has eARC so I can use one …

Aug 17, 2023 · I’m setting up my sound bar and am wondering if I should use the HDMI ARC or optical for connecting the sound bar to the TV. Are there any advantages to doing one over …

Jul 18, 2023 · I plan on connecting the xbox to my TV via HDMI and either using the optical out for the SA750 or the HDMI ARC for the SA30. I much prefer the aesthetics of the SA750 but am …

Jun 20, 2022 · The only reason I have my tv connected by optical to my receiver is that it will only return stereo for free to air over arc, but will do surround by optical. Otherwise I’d use the one …

Mar 7, 2021 · However, I'm having the hardest time understanding what the benefit of ARC is over optical, and more importantly, what the "correct" way is of hooking everything up to take …

Jan 15, 2024 · This is my current setup below (I know not high end ) , my question is do I have to use ARC. To be honest its always flaking out and always seems to be a problem.