Is an optical cable required for this system?
779500
You would only need one if your audio source is optical. I needed one just because my TV only has an optical audio output.
779501
No I use the HD cable and then set audio to ARC, though the optical cable is an option.
1883090
No. You need cables to run from your optical drive to the card for power. It is a little tricky to thread the wire to the card. I was also unhappy with the thickness of the card. It does not seat very well. In fact I have removed it and will try to sell it. I would not recommend it.
2206700
It comes with a digital optical cable. If your TV comes with a optical audio output connection then that's all you need.
1837025
I don't know but I DO NOT think there is an optical input on this unit. I will check (if I remember) inputs when I get home. Does cable box have LR outputs? I have mine hooked up via HDMI so I am not sure. On Line reviews state that there is ONE optical connection so I am assuming now it is possible.
1640473
Oh, I forgot. You probably need optical cables too if u use a smart TV And Will Have The Sound Coming Out From The T.V directly as opposed to sound from your cable box.
790762
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.
1402936
This has no optical input. You need a splitter from the AV outputs to these speakers. They are RCA.
1651299
No optical cable is necessary. The HDMI carries the high definition audio and video. (HDMI) High Definition Multimedia Interface. In home theaters, the audio is often extracted from HDMI sources and directed to a surround sound processor while the video is sent to the TV set. See HDMI and HDMI switch.
11234
I don't have as many components but I purchased an optical cable and got sound from the TV thru the home theater system.
1881047
It does come with an optical cable, and yes it goes directly between the bar and the tv. It also comes with several other cables to suit your hd tv should it not have that port.
2231958
Hi~!Thank you for contacting us.If there is no optical port, it will be not able to connent.thank you.
1902805
You need to buy an hdmi cable or an optical cable but hdmi is the way to go
2102604
No, these speakers only use standard speaker wire connections. You would need to use the optical cable to a receiver and connect these speakers tot he receiver
2215460
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.
647026
No, not with this particular model by itself- one would have to buy an optical drive to use with it.
2239847
Yes. Unless the sound bar or blue ray can also connect wireless. You will still need to connect through the optic audio cable.
284929
I don't have an optical source on my television. I was using the coaxile cable and the other cables supplied with the unit.