Hi guys me again, looking to place my Arc Ultra on the wall or on a TV cabinet, could anyone advise if I should use the HDMi cable which comes with the soundbar (according to what I’ve read) or should I look at alternatives in other words are there better quality ones on the market.
Also I have an optical cable but Sona’s advertise one and I’ve read somewhere where is states to connect this and the HDMi cable also, can someone say why I need both please?
thanks again in advance.
Smuj
Best answer by Airgetlam
You wouldn’t need both optical and ARC/eARC, ever. One or the other. And the HDMI cable that comes with the device is designed to carry the audio signal, no need to get something that is ‘perceived’ to be better, because it might carry better video signals. The Sonos supplied cable doesn’t have a need to carry any video, only the audio, so doesn’t waste money on other things.
Optical can carry up to Dolby Digital bandwidth.
ARC can carry Dolby Digital Plus bandwidth, which includes the smaller version of Atmos.
eARC can carry MAT bandwidth, which includes the highest version of Atmos.
You can choose which you want to connect with, the HDMI cable that comes with both the Arc and the ARC Ultra is eARC rated.
You wouldn’t need both optical and ARC/eARC, ever. One or the other. And the HDMI cable that comes with the device is designed to carry the audio signal, no need to get something that is ‘perceived’ to be better, because it might carry better video signals. The Sonos supplied cable doesn’t have a need to carry any video, only the audio, so doesn’t waste money on other things.
Optical can carry up to Dolby Digital bandwidth.
ARC can carry Dolby Digital Plus bandwidth, which includes the smaller version of Atmos.
eARC can carry MAT bandwidth, which includes the highest version of Atmos.
You can choose which you want to connect with, the HDMI cable that comes with both the Arc and the ARC Ultra is eARC rated.
So in short stick with the one in the box… Perfect thank you Airgetlam
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