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Connecting Optical Audio Cables

If you're setting up a home theater, you'll probably need to connect an audio receiver to your TV. You can do this with a digital optical audio cable, which carries both audio and video signals through one cable. The best way to connect an optical audio cable is to use a digital optical audio cable adapter. Browse the top-ranked list of connecting optical audio cables below along with associated reviews and opinions. 

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  1. AudioQuest - Forest Optical 4.9' Digital Toslink Fiber-Optic Cable + Mini-Adaptor with Toslink to Toslink Connectors - Green on Black

    SKU: J7QX8PQ5W2

    I bought another inexpensive optical cable and it didn't connect easily. So, I returned it and bought this one. ...Easy to connect but make sure you take the small plastic tips off or the light is blocked...

    Product Description

    A high-performance green-on-black fiber-optic cable with Toslink connectors ensures clear, distortion-free digital audio.
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    Your price for this item is $79.95
  2. Your price for this item is $369.95
  3. AudioQuest - Pearl Optical 16.4' Digital Toslink Fiber-Optic Cable with Toslink to Toslink Connectors - Black/Gray Stripes

    SKU: J7QX8PRKFF

    Product Description

    A fiber-optic cable with Toslink connectors, featuring black and gray stripes for high-quality digital audio transmission.
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    Your price for this item is $99.95
  4. AudioQuest - Pearl Optical 9.8' Digital Toslink Fiber-Optic Cable with Toslink to Toslink Connectors - Black/Gray Stripes

    SKU: J7QX8PRKF8

    Audio connect made easy...This was just what I needed for a good audio connection. Long enough to connect components and sturdy enough for the length....Very good connectivity. Better than hdmi. Connect...

    Product Description

    A black cable with gray stripes delivering high-quality digital audio via Toslink fiber-optic connectors.
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    Your price for this item is $69.95
  5. AudioQuest - Carbon Optical 2.5' Digital Toslink Fiber-Optic Cable + Mini-Adaptor with Toslink to Toslink Connectors - Gray on Black

    SKU: J7QX8PRKKP

    Product Description

    A high-performance gray-on-black fiber-optic cable with Toslink connectors and mini-adaptor for superior audio clarity.
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    Your price for this item is $169.95
  6. AudioQuest - Carbon Optical 4.9' Digital Toslink Fiber-Optic Cable + Mini-Adaptor with Toslink to Toslink Connectors - Gray on Black

    SKU: J7QX8PRKKT

    Product Description

    A high-performance gray-on-black fiber-optic cable delivering cleaner, clearer sound with Toslink connectors and mini-adaptor.
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    Your price for this item is $229.95
  7. AudioQuest - Carbon Optical 16.4' Digital Toslink Fiber-Optic Cable + Mini-Adaptor with Toslink to Toslink Connectors - Gray on Black

    SKU: J7QX8PRKZ9

    Product Description

    A high-performance gray-on-black fiber-optic cable with Toslink connectors and mini-adaptor for clear, low-noise audio.
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    Your price for this item is $519.95
  8. AudioQuest - Pearl Optical 39.4' Digital Toslink Fiber-Optic Cable with Toslink to Toslink Connectors - Black/Gray Stripes

    SKU: J7QX8PRKVS

    Product Description

    A fiber-optic cable with Toslink connectors in black with gray stripes for high-quality digital audio transmission.
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    Your price for this item is $189.95
  9. AudioQuest - Vodka Optical 9.8' Digital Toslink Fiber-Optic Cable + Mini-Adaptor with Toslink to Toslink Connectors - Blue on Black

    SKU: J7QX8PHLYF

    Product Description

    A premium blue-on-black fiber-optic cable with Toslink connectors that preserves audio quality and reduces timing errors.
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    Your price for this item is $599.95
  10. AudioQuest - Vodka Optical 16.4' Digital Toslink Fiber-Optic Cable + Mini-Adaptor with Toslink to Toslink Connectors - Blue on Black

    SKU: J7QX8PHSPX

    Product Description

    A premium blue-on-black fiber-optic cable with Toslink connectors, ensuring superior audio clarity and reduced timing errors.
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    Your price for this item is $799.95

FAQ

Optical audio cables are commonly used to connect devices such as soundbars, home theater systems, gaming consoles, Blu-ray players, and TVs to deliver high-quality digital audio signals.

Yes, optical audio cables can transmit multi-channel audio formats like Dolby Digital and DTS, making them ideal for connecting home theater systems and enjoying surround sound.

Optical audio cables are designed to transmit digital audio signals in one direction, so you’ll need to connect the output port of one device to the input port of another.

Toslink is a type of optical audio cable that uses fiber optics to transmit digital audio signals. The terms 'Toslink' and 'optical audio cable' are often used interchangeably.

Most optical audio cables are plug-and-play, but you may need to select the appropriate audio output settings on your devices to ensure they use the optical connection.