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In this article, I’ll show you how to connect your Sonos Arc soundbar to your TV.
The Sonos Arc is a smart soundbar that supports Dolby Atmos and works with voice assistants like Alexa and Google Assistant. With its 11 amplifiers and top-notch speakers, it delivers incredible sound quality.
I’ll explain the difference between HDMI eARC and HDMI ARC, and guide you through connecting the Sonos Arc to your TV using various methods.
Stick around to ensure you get the best audio experience possible!
HDMI EARC Vs HDMI ARC: Which One to Choose?
Personally, I would choose HDMI eARC over HDMI ARC for its greater bandwidth and compatibility with HDMI CEC.
HDMI eARC provides a higher bandwidth of 37mbps, compared to HDMI ARC’s 1mbps. This means that with HDMI eARC, I can enjoy higher quality audio formats, such as Dolby Atmos, without any loss in sound quality.
Additionally, HDMI eARC is backward compatible with HDMI ARC, so I can still connect my Sonos Arc to older devices that only have HDMI ARC ports.
HDMI eARC also supports HDMI CEC, which allows for synchronized control of both video and audio devices. This means that I can control my TV and soundbar with just one remote.
Overall, HDMI eARC offers a more versatile and future-proof connection option.
Connecting Sonos Arc to TV via HDMI Cable
Using the HDMI cable provided, I simply connect one end to the soundbar’s HDMI eARC port and the other end to the corresponding port on my television. This ensures a seamless connection between the Sonos Arc and my TV, allowing for the best sound performance.
The HDMI eARC port is the latest connectivity standard, providing greater bandwidth compared to HDMI ARC. It is also backward compatible with HDMI ARC and supports HDMI CEC for synchronized video and audio.
By utilizing this connection method, I can fully experience the Dolby Atmos capabilities of the Sonos Arc, creating an immersive audio experience. However, it is important to note that some streaming services may not support Dolby Atmos due to bandwidth limitations.
Overall, connecting the Sonos Arc to my TV via HDMI cable is a straightforward and effective way to enhance my audio experience.
Connecting Sonos Arc to TV via Optical Audio Adapter
When utilizing the optical audio adapter provided with the soundbar, I can easily connect the necessary ports to my television for a suitable audio connection. The process is straightforward.
First, I connect one end of the optical audio adapter to the soundbar’s optical audio port. Then, I connect the other end of the adapter to the TV’s optical port. This method is particularly useful for TVs that do not have HDMI eARC or HDMI ARC ports.
However, it’s worth noting that the sound quality may be slightly lower compared to using an HDMI connection. Nonetheless, it still provides a decent audio experience.
Overall, the optical audio adapter offers a convenient solution for connecting the Sonos Arc to my TV and enjoying enhanced sound for my favorite shows and movies.
Connecting Sonos Arc to TV via Converter Device
I find that using a converter device with HDMI input and HDMI eARC or HDMI ARC output is a versatile option for connecting my soundbar to my television. This setup allows me to connect my TV, which only has HDMI ports, to my Sonos Arc soundbar.
I simply connect one end of an HDMI cable to the converter device’s HDMI input, and the other end to my TV’s HDMI port. Then, I connect another HDMI cable from the converter device’s HDMI eARC or HDMI ARC output to the HDMI eARC or HDMI ARC port on my Sonos Arc.
This connection method is perfect for TVs that don’t have HDMI eARC or HDMI ARC ports, as it allows me to still enjoy the superior sound quality that the Sonos Arc provides.