Optical or HDMI

[Gally36]

HI, CAN SOMEONE TELL ME WHAT CABLE JS BEST TO CONNECT AN LG SOUNDBAR TO A SONy 49XD8088.  THANKS

[Marino.Manolo]

Hi,

it also depends on the Soundbar connections ... Soundbar's models?

Manolo

[Anonymous · Accepted solution]

Hi there

As Marino says above, it depends upon which connections you have.  However, If you can use HDMI (via HDMI-ARC Port) then it is always best to.  Reasons are:

• HDMI can output the higher resolution audio formats from sources like bluray disc's (i.e. Dolby True HD, DTS HDMA) where-as Optical cannot
• HDMI can take advantage of Bravia Sync (Song) or SimpLink (LG) which are HDMI-CEC functions
• If your Soundbar can connect other devices to it from HDMI, then you might as well use a single cable.

Cheers

[Gally36]

The SOUNDBAR is an lg from an earlier to set up.  Thanks

[Gally36]

THANK YOU FOR REPLYING

[Anonymous]

Hi there

Just a little bit of friendly advice - on the internet, when posting something in ALL CAPITALS, it is considered as shouting and hence is rude (unless you mean it of course)

Also, I know you have mentioned it is an LG Soundbar, but its like asking a mechanic for advice on which tires your need on your car and you only tell them its a Ford.  Its some help, but model numbers help the most.

Anyway, see my reply above - best to use HDMI when able to.

Cheers

[Gally36]

PLEASE ACCEPT MY APOLOGIES, IM VISUALLY IMPAIRED AND USE CAPS AS EASIER TO READ, I GET MY PARTNER TO READ AN WRITE SOMETIMES.

I HAVE NOW CONNECTED THE SOUNDBAR VIA HDMI VIA ARC AND IT WORKS FINE.  THANK YOU AND SORRY AGAIN.

[Anonymous]

You're welcome.  I understand. 

If we can help on the forums for any issues you have, we will do our best. 

[Gally36]

THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP