Best Home Theater Setup

[ImperfectSoul47]

Hello There.

 

I have this 65" Samsung TV: https://www.samsung.com/us/televisions-home-theater/tvs/uhd-tvs/65-nu7100-smart-4k-uhd-tv-un65nu7100fxza/

This sound bar: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/samsung-2-1-channel-300w-soundbar-system-with-6-1-2-wireless-subwoofer-black/6295020.p?skuId=6295020

Xbox One X

PS4

Cable Box

 

I currently have the Xbox One X, PS4, and Cable Box connected to the TV via HDMI (I'm not using the passthru on the Xbox One X)

I have a Digital Optical cable from the TV to the Sound Bar

 

Is this the best setup for the sound quality? Or should I use the HDMI(arc) port on my TV for the sound bar?

 

I've heard that a HDMI cable is better for sound than an optical cable...

 

[johnt]

54 minutes ago, M3talSnake13 said:

I've heard that a HDMI cable is better for sound than an optical cable...

The differences to your ear will be minute. HDMI is a better standard and connection (in my opinion), but you won't really be able to tell. If it's working and you're okay with it, then keep using it. The sound quality from your bar isn't going to improve with HDMI.

[circeseye]

hdmi gives you all the newer and better dolby's ( plus, true hd) and dts (hd) ext, also uncompressed...optical can only send basic dolby 5.1 and dts 5.1 compressed

i honestly dont know how it would sound with sound bars...i know with a receiver and speakers you really can tell the difference between the different formats....channel separation and such

[TheFlyingTraut]

Just use the hdmi. It offers more formats and simplifies the controls by using your tv remote for sound. It’s just easier tbh