Optical cable vs HDMI cable connection Which connection is preferable . How about both HDMI and OPTICAL at the same time? I have available both types of connections on my LG TV.

Question

Faulknad · Accepted Answer

I would go with Optical since that is pure Audio connectivity and will keep things simple. The HDMI cable really needs to have a specialized connection on the back of your HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) which not all TV's have. See the link below for more details on that. In my opinion, if you are just trying to connect the sound bar to the TV for Audio, use the optical. Small cable and easy to hide. http://www.cnet.com/news/what-is-audio-return-channel-arc/

Answered by Faulknad 10 years ago

http://www.cnet.com/news/what-is-audio-return-channel-arc/

Rick · Answer

Try and see if your LG tv had a wireless option on the settings. I have a 60" smart tv and i connected wireless to the soundbar and it work flawlessly .

JoJo081009 · Answer

HDMI is the best

Sheila · Answer

you only have to use the optical but using the HDMI with it made a big difference in the sound.

Isaiah · Answer

I use the optical and the sound is great

CommunityAnswer · Answer

The connection is a personal preference. Both HDMI and optical connections are included.

“Optical cable vs HDMI cable connection Which connection is preferable . How about both HDMI and OPTICAL at the same time? I have available both types of connections on my LG TV.”

1-6 of 6 Answers