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  • January 10, 2024
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The hdmi cable from my sound bar needs to be much longer to go through the wall to hide wiring and the one supplied is to short. Will any hdmi cable work? 

Best answer by Corry P

Hi @Tj1057 

Welcome to the Sonos Community!

I hate to argue @melvimbe, but HDMI 2.1 is only needed for 4k@120Hz content (or 8k@60Hz). As we are only interested in getting audio to an Arc, a HDMI v2.0 cable will suffice for eARC - this should save a few pennies as compared to a 2.1 cable,

I hope this helps.

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melvimbe
  • January 10, 2024

The cable  needs to be hdmi 2.1 complaint for ARC/eARC.  This is pretty common if your buying new cables.  If you’re hoping to use an existing cable that’s not clearly marked, you can always give it a try before routing it through a wall.


Corry P
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  • March 21, 2024

Hi @Tj1057 

Welcome to the Sonos Community!

I hate to argue @melvimbe, but HDMI 2.1 is only needed for 4k@120Hz content (or 8k@60Hz). As we are only interested in getting audio to an Arc, a HDMI v2.0 cable will suffice for eARC - this should save a few pennies as compared to a 2.1 cable,

I hope this helps.


melvimbe
  • March 21, 2024

Hi @Tj1057 

Welcome to the Sonos Community!

I hate to argue@melvimbe, but ….

 

I will remember this offense forever.😡


Corry P
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  • March 21, 2024

Hi @melvimbe 

I will remember this offense forever.😡

😭


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  • March 21, 2024

Thanks, what lengths can those be purchased in?


Corry P
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  • March 21, 2024

Hi @Tj1057 

For eARC, we don’t recommend going over 5 metres (15 feet). I imagine you can probably find 0.5m, 1m, 1.5m, 3m and 5m lengths without too much trouble.

I hope this helps.


melvimbe
  • March 21, 2024

Pretty much whatever size you need.  Just go to Amazon or your favorite store and you will see plenty of options.  Longer cables over 20 feet may need to be connected a specific way.  Even longer may require a booster for the signal.  I have used 20 ft + cables for Arc audio without issue.