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Sonos Arc HDMI in?

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I like the look of the new Arc. Sonos seems to be catching up but they always seem to be a step behind. There doesn't seem to be a HDMI in for a Dolby Atmos device, like the Apple TV. I take it that means a lot of people will need to also buy a new TV, adding to the cost. Am I correct in thinking that my not that old Sony TV will not pass through Dolby Atmos over HDMI from my Apple TV as the TV is not Dolby Atmos even though the Apple TV is? I'm thinking a newer TV is also required with a newer HDMI port?

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jgatieAnswer

Thanks, I hope that is the case. I have a Beam at the moment. My TV has arc but not earc. It is about 3 years old so is not Dolby Atmos itself. I was under the impression that this would not pass Dolby Atmos to the Sonos. I had read that a newer HDMI 2.1 earc standard was required.

ARC will pass Atmos with DD+ encoding. eARC is required for Atmos with TrueHD (lossless) encoding.

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seamusapb

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As long as you have an ARC or eArc capable TV, Atmos will be passed.

That is not correct. ARC won’t always pass Atmos, and it doesn’t for Apple TV. Because Apple TV only sends an uncompressed format Atmos signal which ARC can’t handle - there’s a second option some devices support, but not Apple TV.

Same goes for Xbox One. So far no devices I own that can support Atmos are able to send an Atmos signal over ARC to the Sonos Arc. I need an eARC TV for these to work.

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seamusapb

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I wish they would have included the HDMI IN. It would have solved so many issues for a lot of people. Its a premium soundbar and not a entry level bar. HDMI IN was required to use the ARC at its full potential.

Well then they would also have to provide HDMI OUT, in order to get the video to the TV. It would have made things a lot simpler for us all, mind you. Maybe Arc Gen 2??

It does have HDMI OUT. It connects to the TV with an HDMI cable. If I turn my TV to the Arc on HDMI 1 I see some patterns on the screen because the Arc sends a video signal but doesn’t leave it empty.

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DuranDoranMartell

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https://www.hdfury.com/product/4k-arcana-18gbps/

While this product is currently only available for preorder, it solves the problem with not having HDMI in. It will basically let you send Dolby TrueHD from any external device into the sonos arc. A good alternative to buying a new tv, and still be able to use the ARC to its maximum potential.

Just came here to post this and help reach the preorder goal :grin:

I have pre ordered the HD Fury Arcana because it looked brilliant, but I did not receive any receipt of payment and the email address tied to the PayPal charge is a dubious looking gmail address. It's just some bloke's name @gmail.com. Not very professional.

I am worried that I have fallen for an elaborate internet scam and I would advise against others investing in this until there is something more concrete.

I don't even see any refund option.

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Dafrapster

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https://www.hdfury.com/product/4k-arcana-18gbps/

While this product is currently only available for preorder, it solves the problem with not having HDMI in. It will basically let you send Dolby TrueHD from any external device into the sonos arc. A good alternative to buying a new tv, and still be able to use the ARC to its maximum potential.

Just came here to post this and help reach the preorder goal :grin:

I have pre ordered the HD Fury Arcana because it looked brilliant, but I did not receive any receipt of payment and the email address tied to the PayPal charge is a dubious looking gmail address. It's just some bloke's name @gmail.com. Not very professional.

I am worried that I have fallen for an elaborate internet scam and I would advise against others investing in this until there is something more concrete.

I don't even see any refund option.

HDFury isn’t the largest company but they are a very well known manufacturer of specialized hdmi equipment. There’s a ton of online reviews and YouTube videos about them and they are carried at large online retailers such as B&H Photo.

melvimbe

Agree on the above. I am not a fan of their pay mechanism, or that they charge immediately for preorders...but understand that a small company operating internationally is not going to have the same setup I’m used to with larger companies. Still, they should get that cleaned up as it will make customers nervous.

HD Fury products can also be bought on Amazon. Not the Arcana yet, as you can only preorder directly from them, but I imagine we’ll start seeing Arcana through distributors in the fall sometime. If you’re not comfortable with buying direct, you can wait till then.

Danny

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