This new feature simplifies the set - up by eliminating the need for a separate
optical audio connection.
$ 2199 at Amazon.com with 128 GB memory card,
optical audio connection kit, and premium leather case
The second - gen Chromecast also launched with an audio - only version designed to bring smart audio streaming to any speaker with an analog or
optical audio connection.
At 13.4 x 4.3 x 3.1 inches, the MagniFi Mini is slightly larger than the 8.8 x 4.7 x 2.2 - inch $ 370 Creative iRoar (a Bluetooth speaker that also has some soundbar skills thanks to its digital
optical audio connection) and smaller than the 14.8 x 4.8 x 3.3 - inch $ 200 JBL Boost TV.
The optical audio connections are some of the biggest upgrades over the PLYR 2, since they allow a much higher fidelity audio connection to your computer or game system through one cable, can pass the audio through to your speakers so you don't have to juggle audio connections, and lets the receiver decode Dolby Digital 7.1 - channel surround sound.
Not exact matches
It inputs from both USB and
optical sources and has output
connections for headphones or a full
audio system.
I use my
OPTICAL connection for
Audio and do not use HDMI for
audio at all.
Spin the system around and you'll be met with an HDMI, Ethernet and a digital
optical audio out port, as well as a proprietary auxiliary
connection for the PlayStation Camera.
In terms of setups, we were able to connect the Arctis Pro Wireless to a PS4 Pro and PC at the same time through
optical audio and USB
connections, respectively.
The back also features an Ethernet port,
optical audio out, and a proprietary
connection for the Alienware Graphics Extender, should you want a beefier graphical option.
Lastly, there's both
optical and HDMI
connections with an ARC TV
audio return channel to hook it up with your TV, capable of supporting Ultra HD 4K.
It has one HDMI input, which requires an HDMI ARC (
audio return channel)
connection, and a digital
optical audio input.
There's no ethernet port for wired
connections either, no USB port for local media playback, and no
optical audio output for connecting to an A / V receiver (although the enthusiasts who might want such features wouldn't buy a low - end streamer like this in the first place).
It's largely been usurped by the newer, smaller PS4 Slim now, however, unlike the Slim the older model has an
optical audio port, which can be handy for some soundbar or Hi - Fi
connections.
Coaxial and
optical digital inputs allow
connection from wired digital
audio sources, while Ethernet provides wired network connectivity, and the built - in Wi - Fi supports both 802.11 a / b / g / n and ac standards.
Inputs include two HDMI
connections, a digital
optical audio (Toslink) input, and one stereo pair of analog RCA plugs.
Also on the rear is an
optical digital
audio input, AUX
audio input, and separate wired speaker
connections.
The
connection box also offers
optical audio and two USB
connections.
The unit includes one HDMI output and three HDMI inputs, all easy to access, as well as an
optical digital
audio cable if you prefer the video
connections to go through the TV directly.
On the back panel, however, you will find a fourth HDMI port, two additional USB 3.0 ports, an RF connector for antenna and cable
connections, one composite video jack and an
optical digital
audio output for older surround - sound systems.
The lack of HDMI input is limiting, however
optical digital
audio connections aren't going anywhere any time soon, so we're not going to knock the Playbase over that concern.
Dimensions: 1060 x 78 x 130 mm (W x H x D) Speaker configuration: 3.0 Claimed
audio power: 9 x 20W
Connections: Single 4K / HDR HDMI loopthrough, one
optical audio input, 3.5 mm
audio port, 2 - way Bluetooth, Wi - Fi
Aside from the key HDMIs, the K950's other
connections comprise an
optical digital
audio input and a 3.5 mm analogue
audio input, plus Bluetooth and Wi - Fi network connectivity.
There's also an
optical digital
audio connection, stereo minijack, and USB port.
There's an
optical connection too (completing the range offered by Samsung's player), but Panasonic has continued with
connections offering digital coaxial, 2 - channel analogue
audio, and all the
connections for a 7.1 system too.
Connections are a bit limited, admittedly — just two HDMI inputs, a pair of USBs (one a fast v3 for timeshifting onto an external USB hard drive), and a digital
optical audio output — but that's not shocking at this price.
Dimensions: 45 x 406 x 226 mm (H x W x D);
Connections: HDMI Video out, HDMI
audio out, Ethernet, Wi - Fi, Bluetooth,
optical audio output, USB multimedia port
The speakers have Analog Power Link and Digital Power Link
connections, RCA, S / PDIF,
optical digital, and USB
audio connections.
Additional
connections include 7.1 analogue outputs, plus a stereo phono pair and two digital
audio outs (
optical and coaxial).
Since the system relies on an
optical connection for its
audio, it can accept and decode compressed formats such as Dolby Digital and DTS.
Dimensions: 36.62 x 2.37 x 4.25 inches (W x H x D) Speaker configuration: 5.1 Claimed
audio power: 200W
Connections: 1 x 4K / HDR HDMI loopthrough, 1 x
optical audio input, 3.5 mm
audio port, Bluetooth
For your
audio needs, there are both
optical and coaxial S / PDIF ports, side and rear surround sound ports, a subwoofer port and
connections for a microphone and line - in and line - out.
Connections on the OLED65E7 comprise four 4K / HDR - capable HDMIs, three USBs, terrestrial and satellite aerial connections, a LAN port, an optical digital audio output, a headphone output, an audio line output, and an RS - 232 Control port to help you integrate the TV into a home cont
Connections on the OLED65E7 comprise four 4K / HDR - capable HDMIs, three USBs, terrestrial and satellite aerial
connections, a LAN port, an optical digital audio output, a headphone output, an audio line output, and an RS - 232 Control port to help you integrate the TV into a home cont
connections, a LAN port, an
optical digital
audio output, a headphone output, an
audio line output, and an RS - 232 Control port to help you integrate the TV into a home control system.
Connection wise aside from the built in amp (25W class D) allowing you to plug in your own speakers you get Micro HDMI,
Optical audio (S / PDIF), 10 / 100BASE - T Ethernet (RJ45), Micro AB USB (for service and support) and Banana jack speaker outputs for left and right
audio.
Dimensions: 498 (w) x 141 (h) x 331 (d) mm
Connections: Two HDMIs (one 4K / 60Hz / HDR ready), one
optical audio input, 3.5 mm audio port, Ethernet port, RS - 232, 12V trigger jack, VGA port Sound: 2x4W built - in speakers Other features: Optical image shift wheel under raisable top panel; manual zoom ring supporting 1.6 x optic
optical audio input, 3.5 mm
audio port, Ethernet port, RS - 232, 12V trigger jack, VGA port Sound: 2x4W built - in speakers Other features:
Optical image shift wheel under raisable top panel; manual zoom ring supporting 1.6 x optic
Optical image shift wheel under raisable top panel; manual zoom ring supporting 1.6 x
opticaloptical zoom
Multiple Inputs... including front - panel
connection for iPod and other portable devices: The new Z - Base systems each have two analog
audio inputs, one
optical (Toslink) digital input, one coaxial digital input — plus a front panel 3.5 mm analog stereo input for convenient
connection of your iPod or other portable
audio device.
For TVs without ARC, users can connect the HEOS HomeCinema via one of the two available digital
audio connections — both
optical and coaxial digital
audio inputs are provided as well as an IR learning function for the TV remote.
In terms of connectivity, the model offers three HDMI ports — including one with
audio return channel (ARC) support for easy soundbar
connection — two USB ports, an Ethernet port, and component and
optical audio ports.
You generally don't want to use the analog outputs unless it's your last resort, as digital
audio over either coaxial or
optical connections is preferable to analog.
You'll also find GigE, ASUS Wifi
connections (you'll get two external antenna in your package from Falcon Northwest), and standard
optical and analog
audio jacks.
Of course the HS6 soundbar offers more traditional
audio inputs as part of a home cinema setup and we saw it demoed using an
optical connection from the TV, but then connected to H3 rear speakers in a surround sound arrangement.
The Westinghouse set does include Bluetooth and Wi - Fi wireless support, as well as back - panel
connections for up to four HDMI sources, component / composite video sources,
optical audio, Ethernet and a coaxial RF input for an antenna.
The MS650's other
connections include a 4K - capable HDMI loopthrough system,
optical and auxiliary
audio inputs, an output for adding an optional subwoofer, and support for both Bluetooth and Wi - Fi wireless streaming.
There are four HDMI ports, including one with ARC for easy soundbar setup, an antenna
connection, two USB ports, and an
optical audio port.