HDMI ARC or Optical? Which is Best Way to Connect Your TV and Audio Gear?

HDMI ARC and Optical Audio are both excellent ways to get high quality audio to a soundbar, surround sound, or stereo system. Which one is best for you to use depends on the type of equipment that you have. This video shows how to decide which is best for your equipment.

Chapters:
00:00 Two great ways to connect TV to Audio
00:50 When is it best to Use HDMI - ARC?
01:48 When is it best to use optical?
03:34 What if TV has no optical connector?
05:08 If audio system has no remote control.
05:36 Decision making Flow Chart

Link to video showing how to connect and set up system with HDMI - ARC
   • HDMI-ARC for Non -Techies  Connect an...  

LInk to video showing how to connect and set up system with optical cable
   • How to Connect Optical Audio Cable to...  

Product Links
Optical to RCA audio adapter;
https://www.amazon.com/PROZOR-Digital...

Coaxial to optical converter;
https://www.amazon.com/PROZOR-Optical...

HDMI - ARC to RCA audio adapter;
https://www.amazon.com/Extractor-Conv...