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Tj1057
Contributor I
January 10, 2024
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wiring

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? 

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Corry P
Corry PAnswer
Sonos Staff
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.

"Common sense is the collection of prejudices acquired by age eighteen." - Albert Einstein
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melvimbe
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.

Danny
    Corry P
    Corry PAnswer
    Sonos Staff
    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.

    "Common sense is the collection of prejudices acquired by age eighteen." - Albert Einstein
    melvimbe
    melvimbe
    March 21, 2024

    Hi @Tj1057 

    Welcome to the Sonos Community!

    I hate to argue@melvimbe, but ….

     

    I will remember this offense forever.😡

    Danny
      Corry P
      Corry P
      Sonos Staff
      March 21, 2024

      Hi @melvimbe 

      I will remember this offense forever.😡

      😭

      "Common sense is the collection of prejudices acquired by age eighteen." - Albert Einstein
        Tj1057Author
        Contributor I
        March 21, 2024

        Thanks, what lengths can those be purchased in?

        Corry P
        Corry P
        Sonos Staff
        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.

        "Common sense is the collection of prejudices acquired by age eighteen." - Albert Einstein
          melvimbe
          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.

          Danny
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