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Sonos Beam - Connection HDMI arc vs optical audio out

  • June 2, 2020
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Hi,

 

I have the sonos beam connected to my tv sony AF8 on the hdmi arc port.

But iam considering changing it to the optical audio output because i need the hdmi port to another hardware. My question is:

Is big the difference between hdmi arc por vs optical audio output?

 

Best answer by Airgetlam

You lose HDMI CEC. There is no change in the audio, both are Dolby Digital.

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    Airgetlam
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    • June 2, 2020

    You lose HDMI CEC. There is no change in the audio, both are Dolby Digital.

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    • fontes31
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    • June 2, 2020

    Ah ok, i have logitech harmony remote, so i do not use hdmi cec.

    Thanks for your help

     

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    • MSterling
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    • June 4, 2020

    @fontes31 I am considering a logitech harmony.  I’m wondering which one you have.  How do you like it?

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    • fontes31
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    • June 4, 2020

    Hi, I have the logitech harmony hub. Very good remote also for the automation scenes, integration with others hardwares and lights. Recommend 100%

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