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Adding Arc Ultra to cinema system

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June 1, 2026
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My Samsung TV eARC hdmi connection is currently in my cinema processor, allowing theatre sound.

I don’t use it all the time and I’m not happy with the standalone TV sound so I want to add an Arc Ultra.

To get Atmos from the Arc I need to use a eARC connection from the TV.

How do I get my TV eARC connection to feed BOTH the cinema processor and the Arc soundbar?

Looking for solutions that work for others who have encountered this type of issue.

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Best answer by jgatie

This appears to do the job:

https://www.amazon.com/OREI-eARC-Audio-Splitter-Out/dp/B0G7P22VGC/ref=sr_1_3?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.oMDIrrcevV4VRHqdjGYzR4CNH_Pye_PGO9VtQSiQ5xagzv4zWGp_75HibnoKDau6EIRouqwN00_ny3JxfpKtFHvLljiIyDeAFCAnEO-mOBn8YU33--VCrQmhgNLq93klV48L5L3Mpz-TpdLxLWsEmkmFTVUO47WdN_lklRAVGx8L95VHw1gmiMicrQurYEG5UqAhus5hfks985LE1wBS96sdnpTMBSWEjfhDTdUloDc.QdOW2Qo_UUT2mohvsmvsfw4n1nY9axauArs0l5HY9i0&dib_tag=se&keywords=hdmi%2Bsplitter%2Bwith%2Barc%2Boutput&qid=1780326258&sr=8-3&th=1

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buzz

OREI has a number of useful utility products. Search for their EARC-201. Note that I have no experience with this unit.

EDIT: Here’s a link with less AI tracking.

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sheridd2Author

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Spent a bit of time on Amazon and I’ve purchased a Orei HDA-929, which appears to handle hdmi with earc going to two separate sources.

Very similar to a BK-931 but Amazon wouldn’t ship that one to me as I live in N. Ireland but ships the one I’ve ordered, (same brand, go figure).

I should receive it on Thursday and I’ll update this thread with my results, which should help others with the same issue.

Good thing about Amazon is that I can return it if it doesn’t do what I want.

Stanley_4

Grand Maestro

Worst case if nothing fancy works would be an eARC compatible switch.

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sheridd2Author

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jgatie’s reply seems to fit the bill as well, which I hadn’t seen, until after I purchased mine. I’ll purchase this one too and see which is better, (jgatie’s is cheaper).

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sheridd2Author

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Won’t allow me to purchase as I’m in N. Ireland.

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sheridd2Author

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buzz, thanks, but that’s the US site, (Orei is a US company).

Stanley_4

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I haven't used any of these, not needed one since the 80s, but they were quite handy for otherwise unobtainable stuff when I was out of the US.

https://www.startpage.com/sp/search?query=buy+us+only+product&cat=web&pl=opensearch&language=english

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sheridd2Author

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I received the Orei today, I don’t think it’s going to do what I want.

The unit expects the source input to be a blu-ray player or PS5 or soemthing along those lines.

I want to output my TV eARC into the source input of the Orei and basically split it between the soundbar and my AV processor.

I’m expecting the Feintech unit tomorrow so hopefully I’ll be able to test both out over the weekend.

kdowling

If you can get the one jgatie linked to, that would be the correct one. 1 eARC input, 2 eARC outputs. Or equivalent, if you can’t get that one in N. Ireland.

Airgetlam

It’s an unfortunately rare ‘need’, so you probably wouldn’t make a bunch of profit in making one. I’m a little surprised it’s actually manufactured.

But that doesn’t change your need, of course.

Bruce

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