Product Review: HDMI vs. Optical: What Cable Should You Use?

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Details: Written by CNET Reviews; Category: Reviews; Published: 03 February 2026; Created: 03 February 2026; Last Updated: 03 February 2026

To get audio from your TV to your soundbar or receiver you either need an HDMI cable or an optical cable. Both can work, but for certain types of audio you'll need an HDMI cable. Fortunately, both types of cables are inexpensive an easy to connect. For most people, we recommend just getting a cheap, high-quality HDMI…
Product Review: HDMI vs. Optical: What Cable Should You Use?

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