Using an OPTICAL CABLE in 2022 (and why YOU might WANT TO)

Have you ever ran into delay issues using ARC with your gaming consoles and display? In this video, I'll describe an issue I faced recently and how an optical/toslink cable came in to save the day!

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Sources/articles link in the video:
VRR Update:   / 1  
VRR framerate post: https://www.aroged.com/2022/02/12/dyi...
What is VRR?: https://www.techradar.com/news/what-i...
HDMI 2.1 VRR requirement: https://www.pcworld.com/article/39498...
No delay issues Reddit thread:   / arc_audio_delays_c8  
Optical audio limitations: https://www.whathifi.com/us/advice/co...
List of 4K/120 games: https://www.windowscentral.com/list-x...
PS5 VRR support update: https://www.techradar.com/news/ps5-vr...

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TIMESTAMPS
Optical cables are still useful... - 00:00
Explaining my issue - 00:18
VRR can be game-changing! - 00:45
Facing HDMI issues - 01:10
Initial HDMI wiring plan using ARC - 01:27
ARC is fine when streaming using TV apps - 01:40
The delay issue using ARC with a gaming console - 01:48
To the Google! - 02:03
Troubleshooting audio delay issue - 02:17
A simple fix, but you lose surround sound - 02:41
Trying out an optical cable and IT JUST WORKED - 02:55
Works with PS5 too! - 03:17
I can't hear a difference in audio quality - 03:26
Why SHOULD you consider using optical? - 03:40
Not everyone has or notices this issue - 04:13
What's the downside? - 04:40
It's a compromise... - 05:01
When should you NOT use optical? - 05:17
Maybe look into a SHARC device? - 05:26