fiber optic cables vs. hdmi fiber optic cables Is there a difference in a digital fiber optical cable and an hdmi fiber optic cable?
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An HDMI cable is copper based; not fiber optic.To answer the meat of your question, yes, an HDMI cable is able to carry both Video (Picture) and Audio (Sound). While, an optical cable only carries audio.
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Can you use both? my sony reciever has no hdmi ports but has optical audio,is the sound in hd a big difference?
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the big difference is optical can not handle dolby true hd and master audio, so go with hdmi, its also simpler and more standard, however, almost no tvs have audio out via hdmi
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HDmi Extreme Fiber Optic CableSome HDMI cable is also fiber optic. According to Home Theater Spot (http://www.hometheaterspot.com/fusionbb/showtopic.php?fid/229/tid/138165/), fiber optic HDMI cable is preferable to copper-based HDMI cable for cable runs in excess of 15 meters, especially for in-wall installations. Although fiber optic HDMI cable is expensive, its installation should remain more than sufficient for future peace of mind with home AV. Also read the article by Minsoo Park at http://www.projectorcentral.com/dvi_hdmi_copper_optical.htm. HDmi Extreme Fiber Optic CableSome HDMI cable is also fiber optic. According to Home Theater Spot (http://www.hometheaterspot.com/fusionbb/showtopic.php?fid/229/tid/138165/), fiber optic HDMI cable is preferable to copper-based HDMI cable for cable runs in excess of 15 meters, especially for in-wall installations. Although fiber optic HDMI cable is expensive, its installation should remain more than sufficient for future peace of mind with home AV. Also read the article by Minsoo Park at... » Read More HDmi Extreme Fiber Optic CableSome HDMI cable is also fiber optic. According to Home Theater Spot (http://www.hometheaterspot.com/fusionbb/showtopic.php?fid/229/tid/138165/), fiber optic HDMI cable is preferable to copper-based HDMI cable for cable runs in excess of 15 meters, especially for in-wall installations. Although fiber optic HDMI cable is expensive, its installation should remain more than sufficient for future peace of mind with home AV. Also read the article by Minsoo Park at http://www.projectorcentral.com/dvi_hdmi_copper_optical.htm. « Show Less
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I'm not entirely sure about the technology. I was confused by the name. I assume the 'optical' refers to fiber optic cables. I used this one to attach an audio bar to my TV. Both devices had connections for this cable. I examined it for compatibility with our old analogue equipment but couldn't see how it would work with those. I returned the sound bar and use this with my Wii now. It does enhance the sound. It also works with my Blu-Ray player.
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I do not know about fiber optic, but they are stationary. They do not flicker or waver.
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I am not sure what the question is but a HDMI signal is digital and component is analog so the two are not compatible.
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Optical cable interfaces can handle digital audio 6.1 and 7.1 but their smaller data-transfer rate (20-125 megabits per second compared to HDMI's 10.2 gigabits per second) means they can only transmit compressed audio, such as Dolby Digital, DTS or two-channel PCM. HDMI, conversely, can deliver uncompressed Dolby TrueHD or DTS-HD MA signals
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HDMI gives you the ability to display high definition video and digital surround audio in a single cable. Conventional coax cables are actually analog, therefore signal degredation is inherent and especially bad as cable length increases. Traditional analog audio cables, where you have only a left and right signal source, are not capable of carrying a surround signal, so unless you have a receiver that can reproduce your rear and center channels, such as Dolby 5.1, you will not get the true surround experience. I hope that helps.
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Remember that the optical cable is for hearing what you are looking in your tv using a home theater or a soundbar the hdmi is for audio and video from the device that you are using like cable box, game console or dvd\blueray player.
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Cables don't make any noticeable difference, especially digital cables. Save your $$ and buy the cheapest cable. If you have money to burn, give them to me : ) and I'll help you put them to better use.
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Go to amazon, type in "HDMI cord," and buy one that is under $5. There is no difference between expensive an inexpensive HDMI cords. As it is a digital connection, there is simply a pass-through of information with no manipulation at all.Hope this helps!
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To my knowledge, an HDMI (audio/video) cable does not correlate to the functionality/purpose of a CAT-5, network cable. They are worlds apart.
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Unfortunately I can give you no answer regarding this question. I am using the HDMI inputs/outputs. My unit has 4 HDMI in and 2 HDMI out. I do not recall my unit having optical outputs.
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Hi squeezil1, HDMI connection transmits both video and audio signals in digital format while optical cable only transmits audio signal. If you are using this Sony Soundbar for audio purposes only, you can use optical cable. However, if you are using this unit for both video and audio (when a cable box is connected), you can use HDMI instead. So bottom line is that both connection has superior quality, it just depends on your type of usage. -Ely
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Can I use a toslink optical cable for a digital audio input. Is it the same thing?
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Hello from Mediabridge... Joshua, I saw your question and thought I would answer since Amazon doesn't typically respond to discussion board posts. HDMI cables are used to connect compatible components such as television and dvd player. HDMI cables will provide digital audio and up to 1080p throughput if they are "High Speed" rated. If you have a 1080p television and a Blu-Ray player, you should be using an HDMI cable to connect them, yes. Be prepared to be amazed. 1080p pictures are breathtaking if you haven't seen them before.
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James, do you have an HDMI connection on your cable box and or other peripherals (DVD, bluray etc)? Optical is a good solution for component or analog video connections with digital audio (surround sound) decoders. If you have HDMI then your best possible video and audio solution is to go directly from your cable box and DVD/bluray with HDMI cables which would carry 1080p (high definition) video as well as 7.1 surround sound on a single cable. If this option is out of the question then you could go the lesser quality route of using optical connection into 2 inputs on the rear of the v375. This unit would replace your current surround processor. Any further questions feel free to reply! James, do you have an HDMI connection on your cable box and or other peripherals (DVD, bluray etc)? Optical is a good solution for component or analog video connections with digital audio (surround sound) decoders. If you have HDMI then your best possible video and audio solution is to go directly from your cable box and DVD/bluray with HDMI cables which would carry 1080p (high definition) video as well as 7.1 surround sound on a single cable. If this option is out of the question then you could go the lesser quality route of using optical connection into 2 inputs on the rear of the v375.... » Read More James, do you have an HDMI connection on your cable box and or other peripherals (DVD, bluray etc)? Optical is a good solution for component or analog video connections with digital audio (surround sound) decoders. If you have HDMI then your best possible video and audio solution is to go directly from your cable box and DVD/bluray with HDMI cables which would carry 1080p (high definition) video as well as 7.1 surround sound on a single cable. If this option is out of the question then you could go the lesser quality route of using optical connection into 2 inputs on the rear of the v375. This unit would replace your current surround processor. Any further questions feel free to reply! « Show Less
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Yeah you can use both cable in conjunction with each other, but why? The reason for having an HDMI cable is to get get the best picture possible. I would recommend getting some more HDMI cables for your other components, that way you ensure your getting the best quality. If your DVD player doesn't have HDMI inputs, than you have no choice. The rank in video cables from worst to best is as follows: RCA, S-Video, then HDMI.
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There is absolutely no difference between HDMI cables. It is a digital cable (0's and 1's) so don't buy into the marketing of the more expensive cables. Monster Cable sells HDMI cables for $70+ and they are known for bad business practices. Here's one for less than $4: HDMI (2 meter) 6 foot cable HQ 1080P 1.3bAll I know about surge protectors is the higher number of joules, the better.