CAT6 4k HDMI extender with HDMI ARC

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serioz

5 posts

Wannabe Geek

#295505 2-Apr-2022 17:39

I'm in the market for a 4k HDMI extender with ARC over HDMI but they seem to be a bit of a holy grail on the cusp of arrival but not there yet? I'm not keen on the digital/optical/spdif return if the HDMI option is available soon.

Anyone know of a good option, even local? Ideally under $500.

Cheers!

serioz

5 posts

Wannabe Geek

#2895847 2-Apr-2022 18:13

So far the only unit I've found anywhere is https://www.orei.com/products/uhd-exb330aurk-hdbaset-hdmi-extender-330feet

Dunnersfella

4086 posts

Uber Geek

#2896213 3-Apr-2022 14:34

https://www.rapalloav.co.nz/product/blustream-hex70arc-kit-hdbaset-arc-extender-set/?v=d76c77a873e2

Remember, Cat cable is limited in bandwidth so some sort of compression (CSC etc) will need to be used. 4K 4:2:0 should be achievable if you're not running through patch panels and terminate your cables perfectly etc.

These are also not eARC and they won't be sub-$500 either.

serioz

5 posts

Wannabe Geek

#2898335 7-Apr-2022 21:16

Cheers. I've ended up switching to optical out from the TV with new CAT6 extenders for optical. I couldn't justify spending $800 so I could use tv remote for volume! Still looking into it as optical can't carry Dolby Atmos.

uppynz

51 posts

Master Geek

#2907104 26-Apr-2022 22:27

I've been looking for something similar, but struggled to find the Arc support. I did stumble across this but wasn't sure if it would tick all the boxes

https://www.matchmaster.co.nz/hdmi/34mm-4k70-arc/

serioz

5 posts

Wannabe Geek

#2907136 27-Apr-2022 08:25

I ended up buying this unit from Amazon. Has been working well so far.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07HH1212W

uppynz

51 posts

Master Geek

#2907156 27-Apr-2022 09:09

Looks good, I'll check it out. I have to work out the best way to connect everything. Sonos soundbar also requires Arc as well as the NVIDIA shield