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  • The text on the image reads "CARBON."
  • Optical Carbon - 3.5mm Adaptor Included Fibers Toslink Optical Cable 19 Narrow-Aperture Ensures Maximum Bandwidth Minimal Digital Timing Errors Eliminates Induced RF Noise Galvanic Isolation More Intelligible Sound Clearer, Optical Audioquest.

AudioQuest - Carbon Optical 16.4' Digital Toslink Fiber-Optic Cable + Mini-Adaptor with Toslink to Toslink Connectors - Gray on Black

Model:
OPTCAR05
SKU:
6627974
Highly rated by customers for:
$519.95

Customer reviews

Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 274 reviews

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Customers are saying

Customers highly value the superior sound quality delivered by the Carbon Optical 2.5' Digital Toslink Fiber-Optic Cable. Many reviewers noted a significant improvement in audio clarity and detail compared to standard cables, resulting in a cleaner and crisper listening experience for their home theater systems and other audio devices. The cable's ability to transmit a clean signal was frequently praised. Users found it enhanced the overall sound quality, making it a worthwhile upgrade.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

The vast majority of our reviews come from verified purchases. Reviews from customers may include My Best Buy members, employees, and Tech Insider Network members (as tagged). Select reviewers may receive discounted products, promotional considerations or entries into drawings for honest, helpful reviews.
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  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    The cable did make a difference

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This AV cable did make a difference over my old cable

    This review is from AudioQuest - Cinnamon Optical 4.9' Digital Toslink Fiber-Optic Cable + Mini-Adaptor with Toslink to Toslink Connectors - Red on Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Works as Expected

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Got it to match the cinnamon HDMI 4 stars because its expensive.

    This review is from AudioQuest - Cinnamon Optical 4.9' Digital Toslink Fiber-Optic Cable + Mini-Adaptor with Toslink to Toslink Connectors - Red on Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • as expected good

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The wire works good but very costly to buy but does work good

    This review is from AudioQuest - Cinnamon Optical 4.9' Digital Toslink Fiber-Optic Cable + Mini-Adaptor with Toslink to Toslink Connectors - Red on Black

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Good cable

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Clear sound use it with my lg tv & bose system - solid hdmi cables

    This review is from AudioQuest - Cinnamon Optical 4.9' Digital Toslink Fiber-Optic Cable + Mini-Adaptor with Toslink to Toslink Connectors - Red on Black

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Top Qaulity

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Just purchased the SONOS speakers and did not want to cheap out on quality.

    This review is from AudioQuest - Cinnamon Optical 4.9' Digital Toslink Fiber-Optic Cable + Mini-Adaptor with Toslink to Toslink Connectors - Red on Black

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Solid

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The sound with this cable is a pretty solid upgrade

    This review is from AudioQuest - Cinnamon Optical 4.9' Digital Toslink Fiber-Optic Cable + Mini-Adaptor with Toslink to Toslink Connectors - Red on Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Quality is important

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    When purchasing my TV the expert at Best Buy explained all the added value to purchasing the AudioQuest cables to improve ones viewing experience. I couldn't be more pleased with he outcome.

    This review is from AudioQuest - Cinnamon Optical 4.9' Digital Toslink Fiber-Optic Cable + Mini-Adaptor with Toslink to Toslink Connectors - Red on Black

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Digital Optical Interconnect Cable

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Made the audio clearer. I would recommend this cable.

    This review is from AudioQuest - Cinnamon Optical 4.9' Digital Toslink Fiber-Optic Cable + Mini-Adaptor with Toslink to Toslink Connectors - Red on Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • 10' Cable

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This cable is awesome if you are using it for short distances

    This review is from AudioQuest - Cinnamon Optical 9.8' Digital Toslink Fiber-Optic Cable + Mini-Adaptor with Toslink to Toslink Connectors - Black/Red Stripes

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Digital Optical Interconnect Cable

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Definitely had to have this for our new tv : ~ ).Even though it was a huge sticker shock we didn't have a choice.Still giving it 5 stars because it is part ofor our amazing tv.

    This review is from AudioQuest - Cinnamon Optical 4.9' Digital Toslink Fiber-Optic Cable + Mini-Adaptor with Toslink to Toslink Connectors - Red on Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Digital Optical Cable

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Part of our newly purchased Entertainment Center. Bought at the local Best Buy. Great help, easy to purchase, delivered and set up. Happy is an understatement!

    This review is from AudioQuest - Cinnamon Optical 4.9' Digital Toslink Fiber-Optic Cable + Mini-Adaptor with Toslink to Toslink Connectors - Red on Black

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    No noise

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have this in my car as a optical input on my DSP from a BT to optical device. No noise is heard, transfers clear sound and is thin and durable.

    This review is from AudioQuest - Cinnamon Optical 4.9' Digital Toslink Fiber-Optic Cable + Mini-Adaptor with Toslink to Toslink Connectors - Red on Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Works great

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    works great but not sure if it's worth the price point. I've heard many people say a basic cable is the same as a higher priced cable. I tend to agree.

    This review is from AudioQuest - Cinnamon Optical 4.9' Digital Toslink Fiber-Optic Cable + Mini-Adaptor with Toslink to Toslink Connectors - Red on Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Hopefully I can detect a difference!

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Another cable upgraded by Audioquest that I found a great deal on. This will replace the component cables on my CD player.

    This review is from AudioQuest - Cinnamon Optical 4.9' Digital Toslink Fiber-Optic Cable + Mini-Adaptor with Toslink to Toslink Connectors - Red on Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Worth the money!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This optical cable greatly opens the soundstage when feeding my Node to my DAC.

    This review is from AudioQuest - Cinnamon Optical 4.9' Digital Toslink Fiber-Optic Cable + Mini-Adaptor with Toslink to Toslink Connectors - Red on Black

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    High end optical cables better.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Seems to function perfectly connected from my integrated amplifier to the tv. Audio and visuals look sharp and clear with much detail in the tv picture quality compared to standard RCA type plugs.

    This review is from AudioQuest - Cinnamon Optical 4.9' Digital Toslink Fiber-Optic Cable + Mini-Adaptor with Toslink to Toslink Connectors - Red on Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Good experience

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Purchased iPhone case and screen protector. Sales associate was most curteous and installed the items. Very pleased.

    This review is from AudioQuest - Cinnamon Optical 4.9' Digital Toslink Fiber-Optic Cable + Mini-Adaptor with Toslink to Toslink Connectors - Red on Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Seems to be doing it's job.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    We've had no problems with the any of the devices so I am assuming this cable was the way to go. Thank you to the salesperson we worked with.

    This review is from AudioQuest - Cinnamon Optical 4.9' Digital Toslink Fiber-Optic Cable + Mini-Adaptor with Toslink to Toslink Connectors - Red on Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Wonderful

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Fantastic purchase. I needed these and was not sure which to buy. Glad it was these

    This review is from AudioQuest - Cinnamon Optical 9.8' Digital Toslink Fiber-Optic Cable + Mini-Adaptor with Toslink to Toslink Connectors - Black/Red Stripes

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Working as designed

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I use this cable to connect my soundbar to my 3D tv. It works fine, I like the design amd i have had no issues with it.

    This review is from AudioQuest - Cinnamon Optical 4.9' Digital Toslink Fiber-Optic Cable + Mini-Adaptor with Toslink to Toslink Connectors - Red on Black

    I would recommend this to a friend
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