So do I still need a separate audio optical cable with this cable?
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We use this cable between laptop and tv - do not need separate audio cable. however you may want one if you have separate audio system you want to hook into.
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The cable has built-in ethernet and I am currently using it for audio/ video.
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You do not. This wire transmits audio as well, just make sure you output device puts out audio via hdmi.
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No, this one cable was all I needed. I plugged it into the HDMI connection on my TV, and then into my PC. I changed the TV off the channel it has to be on to pick up the cable channels, and then I can see what is on my PC. I control the sound on the TV using my TV remote. The cable quality appears to be very good.
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I used the optical stereo cable and had very good results. That might be a better option.
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Yes, that is correct. Coaxial and optical cables cannot carry HD audio signals; they simply cannot support the required bandwidth.
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Simple answer yes, but if you were planning to use a headset with a optical cable it wont work.
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Depending you may not need it. Most optical outputs on TVs are normal size, and this is an adaptor that 'downsizes' the connection to a smaller plug if you need that. First get a normal optical cable with normal size connectors at both ends and try them in both your TV and your sound bar. If they fit great. If one or both the TV and the sound bar need a smaller connection then you will need one of these for connecting to each of the items that need the smaller connection. Hope that helps.
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No, but you can get one for it. You can get this on Amazon. SANOXY Digital Optical Coax to Analog RCA Audio Converter Adapter, AmazonBasics Digital Optical Audio Toslink Cable, 6 Feet, works great! Just copy and paste the info. onto Amazon and you'll see it, it works great, and Levi you should do some research before saying it's doubtful.
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If I were u I would just get a optical audio cable if your tv and sound is setup for it you'll get a more pure sounds
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Yes you need an optical cable to connect the sound bar to your cable box or TV.
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Most digital cable boxes have optical outputs now. If yours has it, hook the optical cable between your cable box and the sound bar and you should be good to go.
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I am using this device to connect my soundbar to my LCD and to my DVD player. You will need three optical cables in addition to the box. Good luck.
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No. Optical cable connection to TV or other source. Separate volume control.
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The digital optical audio cable I purchased works just fine with my LG tv and LG sound bar. I had to use the audio optical output because the tv did not have any other audio output to hook up the sound bar. I have no RCA vs. digital optical audio comparison but, like I said, the cord worked fine.
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probably not unless your surround sound system uses ethernet. Depending on your system, you may want an Optical cable, or HDMI
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You need coaxial audio cable or optical to make proper connection with your soundbar.
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I don't have as many components but I purchased an optical cable and got sound from the TV thru the home theater system.
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The optical cable is a nice-to-have. An HDMI cable will do the trick (it won't carry Dolby if your TV can produce it).
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This is compatible with any device with a separate audio output. In the case of optical cables, I would suggest using separate optical cables rather than switching back and forth every time you decide to switch systems. Especially since optical cables are sensitive to dirt and wear and tear.