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Zepanda66

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#279653 30-Oct-2020 11:03
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So the next-generation of consoles are sadly finally dropping optical audio which is leaving many of us in a bit of a tricky position. We either find some dodgy third party adapter with an optical audio to hdmi splitter and hope it works. Or we have to buy an entirely new soundbar/home theater system that supports HDMI arc.  I really don't want to invest in an entirely new sound bar so i'm to trying some sort of adapter/splitter. Anyone in a similar situation figured out a solution?





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Dunnersfella
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  #2593884 30-Oct-2020 11:05
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HDMI into your TV, then optical out to your sound bar?




Zepanda66

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  #2593899 30-Oct-2020 11:30
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Dunnersfella:

 

HDMI into your TV, then optical out to your sound bar?

 

 

 

 

Doesn't really work it creates this weird delay with the audio.





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  #2594058 30-Oct-2020 16:37
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Astro have created a splitter for their headsets which relied on optical.

 

https://www.astrogaming.com/en-us/products/accessories/cable-adapters/hdmi-adapter-for-playstation-5.html#943-000449

 

 

 

You might be able to ask PB Tech or Mighty Ape etc if they're bringing any in.




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  #2594066 30-Oct-2020 16:50
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let me aliexpress that for you :)

 

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001439165264.html 


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