HDMI ARC vs. Digital Optical (TosLink) | How to get the best sound

HDMI or Optical? Both are one-cable audio solutions for your home entertainment system, but they work in different ways, and one can do a few things the other can’t. Which should you use and how do you set it all up? We’ve got the answers for you. HDMI Cables - Optical (TosLink) Cables - 00:00 Intro 01:03 Why HDMI ARC or Digital Optical? 02:01 Digital Optical 04:30 HDMI ARC 05:11 How To Setup HDMI ARC & Optical SUBSCRIBE FOR THE LATEST VIDEOS VISIT DIGITAL TRENDS In our studio: BDI Corridor Media Console: KEF Q750 Floorstanding Speakers: Music: Digital Trends may earn a commission when you buy through links on our channels. FOLLOW US!