Just bought one and got it up and running. Great little product. I have an old but good Denon AVR 1910 receiver, with a Nvidia Shield and LG OLED55A2. I now have the full audio capabilities (Dolby TrueHD etc) and control of all 3 from the LG remote. Ony point to note is the power, appears to be a little sensitive to low power output.
Thanks for covering this nifty device. Here in Germany, the exact same device is being sold under a different brand called Feintech. One important thing to set-up, in the LG OLED Sound Setting 'Digital Sound Output' (at video mark 5:50 if you want a visual clue), you must set it to Pass Through. The only thing I wish this device handled was letting me somehow choose to show the AV receiver video. But it's a small price to pay in order to get eARC Audio from my old HDMI 2.0 receiver :)
Found it at Kaufland as DIGITUS HDMI eARC Converter/Splitter. Likely made in China somewhere and rebranded by a dozen companies. I'd much rather see something like this made by an actual US/EU company with decent documentation, firmware updates and support.
@@newguy69 I wouldn't hold my breath on that. It's a workaround gadget, and unlikely to be produced by a renowned manufacturer, specifically for older equipment.
I’m glad you made this. The other one I saw was $200 bucks, which is a little pricey, but who knows, it may perform better. I really like my tx-nr 787 and don’t want to replace it just for e arc. $50 is an easy fix.
I ended up buying one of those about 6 months ago. After at least a dozen hours trying various combinations with a new Pioneer AVR (LX305) and a new Samsung TV (S95B) trying to get eARC to work I just had to admit defeat. I had a similar problem with trying to use either the AVR or the TV to power it and so used an old Apple power adapter from a now obsolete iPhone. It still drops audio but maybe only once a month or so, power cycling it brings it back.
I was just looking for a way to have a dedicated input on my older Samsung tv for gaming. This little unit allowed me to run my video from Xbox Series X to that input and then run Dolby Atmos to my Marantz pre/pro. TV just has arc and Marantz has been upgraded to earc. Seems to work very well but have had the odd sound droppout for a couple seconds here and there. It is rare though. Actually bought a second one for my PS5 to another dedicated game input on the tv and no issues at all. Might have something to do with PS5 not supporting Atmos.
Regarding Dolby Atmos delay with series x. I have the Onkyo txrz50, so even with the series x directly plugged into the receiver. I notice a delay with Dolby Atmos as well. DTS:X however just has a tiny delay where it's small enough to where it doesn't bother me. There has been a delay with Dolby Atmos for years and I've lost hope that Dolby/Microsoft will ever fix it.
You know, I had something in the video that I removed talking about my "history" with Dolby Atmos on the XBOX One X, and how I could never get rid of the audio delay with that console. I ended up removing it because I REALLY went off topic, but needless to say I have NEVER been able to get rid of the Dolby Atmos audio delay on either the One X or Series X.
We need you back to the REW stuff😂 I’ve been watching your older videos, but it seems with the EXCL UMIK input feature the use of ASIO4ALL is no longer needed. Would be awesome to do a video where you level match multiple subs, use the SVS Parametric EQ to optimize each sub, run Audyssey and then tune the XOs all through REW using the updated video where you use the adjust the frequency and distance trick, then use the Audyssey XT app to further optimize for people not wanting to use the minidsp. Seems like with having SVS app, newer receivers with individual sub outputs and Audyssey XT app, maybe minidsp is not needed and I a video showing how you would do that would be awesome!
I've been look for 5 years or so. I have a denon 4308ci, and I have to run optical for sound so I can get 120hz to the TV. I hope this allows me to get my hdmi to both the TV and the receiver.
I've seen some devices on amazon that allow 4k@120hz hdr VRR all sound formats but I'm not very trusting. My TV is eARC but receiver just ARC, I tend to plug my ps5 into the av receiver as I value 7.1 more than vrr but I did notice some frame rate issues on the last of us part 1 as it allowed I think either 1440p 120hz or 1080p 120hz through hdmi 2.0b. Maybe I will try this or one of the other options from amazon UK
I just bought the same thing but from a different brand and the cec function is broken on it too just wondering to which ones if any supports cec function
Fire sticks connect in HDMI in port. and out port 1st eRCA connect soundbar in port getting for Dolby Degital+& 7.1 Dolby Atmos audio content and 2nd out port connect for HDMI pass through TV HDMI in port getting for HDR UHD 4K video content sir this connection is perfect for both audio video play together or does not work as per above connection. if yes then i understand well. Otherwise I can't understand simply
Thanks for the video. Currently I am using an optical cable between my Sony A80J and my old Marantx AV8003... Do you think I will get a noticeable upgrade using this instead? Thanks
I had bought one and it wasn’t a good fit for me, I use more than one hdmi input eArc for my cable box which has an optical output that I have to my Bose system the other hdmi is for my firestick, for that I have a Bluetooth receiver for audio when using that hdmi source. It works well and much of the switching I can do with the Samsung remote that came with the set. If I can do better let me know
Brilliant as usual, didn't know that a product like this existed, My tv has e-arc, but my Arcam 390 does not, so it should be ok to plug it into the arc input on the Arcam?
Nicely Done. This could be useful for me if I new that Amazon Fire 4K sends an 5.1 uncompressed signal though it's HDMI port ? I can't seem to track down this info. Thanks
Question my AVR is a Denon with hdmi 1.3 will this convertor give me 7.1 channels of sound or just 2 or is just using a EARC HDMI from tv to AVR going to give me the same sound
I'm very confused with EARC, cause my TV supports it, and my Denon AVR-X2400H doesn't. But whenever I play a video from a source, like Disney Plus with audio, like Dolby Atmos, my receiver detects it perfectly through HDMI, and apparently plays it fine. The receiver detects any audio as expected, through ARC. Btw.,your box says your unit supports CEC.
With Atmos on Disney Plus, it’s the “lossy” version of Dolby Atmos, not lossless Dolby Atmos like you’d find on 4K Blu-ray’s or through Dolby Atmos supported games. There is a difference in audio quality between them, sometimes pretty substantial and sometimes not. But if you try to play a Dolby Atmos disc through an XBOX or Blu-ray player using standard ARC, you’ll get Dolby Digital 5.1, it even Atmos (the XBOX also won’t allow you to select Dolby Atmos in the audio settings either if using standard ARC). Devices like the Apple 4K TV don’t currently support these lossless codecs either like Dolby Atmos, and again it will send out the lossy version of those tracks. The CEC functionality only applies to the input side of the device, not when using it as an eARC extractor which is how I use it and how the majority of people interested in it would too.
eARC only comes into play of you’re playing something directly connected to the tv or through one of the tv’s internal not used if you’re using a source plugged into the receiver. Remember, eARC stands for enhanced audio return channel,audio returning from the television to the receiver. Also, even if you were talking about sources plugged into the tv or the tv’s internal streaming apps, plain old ARC will get you atmos if it’s embedded. In a Dolby digital plus stream, such as in Disney plus or Vudu. This is a lossy form of atmos supported by ARC. If you , for instance plugged your blu ray player into one of the tv’s hdmi inputs, it wouldn’t be able to send the lossless tru hd or dts hd master audio signal down to the receiver, because they would both have to be eARC compliant for get lossless audio transmission down the pipe, unless you bypass this with a device like the one in the video. I hope that clears it up for you.
I'm only taking about what's coming from the TV's apps, like from Disney Plus. Everything else is connected to the receiver, directly, via HDMI, eg 4K BD player. I have heard, that it's a down mixed signal that enters the receiver, if it's not EARC compatible, but I've always understood, that it would be down mixed to Dolby Digital, it for example the signal from the TV was Dolby Atmos or Dolby TRUE HD. And that the receiver would then report Dolby Digital.
Just bought one and got it up and running. Great little product. I have an old but good Denon AVR 1910 receiver, with a Nvidia Shield and LG OLED55A2. I now have the full audio capabilities (Dolby TrueHD etc) and control of all 3 from the LG remote. Ony point to note is the power, appears to be a little sensitive to low power output.
I cant find it. Which did you buy? The link is an older model than isnt available anymore
Thanks for covering this nifty device. Here in Germany, the exact same device is being sold under a different brand called Feintech.
One important thing to set-up, in the LG OLED Sound Setting 'Digital Sound Output' (at video mark 5:50 if you want a visual clue), you must set it to Pass Through.
The only thing I wish this device handled was letting me somehow choose to show the AV receiver video. But it's a small price to pay in order to get eARC Audio from my old HDMI 2.0 receiver :)
I'm in Portugal, and here I can get the same make as yours
Found it at Kaufland as DIGITUS HDMI eARC Converter/Splitter. Likely made in China somewhere and rebranded by a dozen companies. I'd much rather see something like this made by an actual US/EU company with decent documentation, firmware updates and support.
@@newguy69 I wouldn't hold my breath on that. It's a workaround gadget, and unlikely to be produced by a renowned manufacturer, specifically for older equipment.
This OREI extractor is the best, I am using with my onkio NR-636 connected to my TV TCL C825 and in his moment all works fine
I’m glad you made this. The other one I saw was $200 bucks, which is a little pricey, but who knows, it may perform better. I really like my tx-nr 787 and don’t want to replace it just for e arc. $50 is an easy fix.
This works great. Have it with an LG tv and an Nvidia shield pro. Get all the audio formats (Atmos, true HD, DTS).
I am only able to get dolby digital 5.1 when connecting to my laptop
Idk what could be the ossue my ls12000b has earc out too :(
I ended up buying one of those about 6 months ago. After at least a dozen hours trying various combinations with a new Pioneer AVR (LX305) and a new Samsung TV (S95B) trying to get eARC to work I just had to admit defeat. I had a similar problem with trying to use either the AVR or the TV to power it and so used an old Apple power adapter from a now obsolete iPhone. It still drops audio but maybe only once a month or so, power cycling it brings it back.
I was just looking for a way to have a dedicated input on my older Samsung tv for gaming. This little unit allowed me to run my video from Xbox Series X to that input and then run Dolby Atmos to my Marantz pre/pro. TV just has arc and Marantz has been upgraded to earc. Seems to work very well but have had the odd sound droppout for a couple seconds here and there. It is rare though.
Actually bought a second one for my PS5 to another dedicated game input on the tv and no issues at all. Might have something to do with PS5 not supporting Atmos.
Good Video. Sound is so important when watching movies or playing games.
Absolutely. It’s at least 50% of the experience, if not more.
Regarding Dolby Atmos delay with series x. I have the Onkyo txrz50, so even with the series x directly plugged into the receiver. I notice a delay with Dolby Atmos as well. DTS:X however just has a tiny delay where it's small enough to where it doesn't bother me. There has been a delay with Dolby Atmos for years and I've lost hope that Dolby/Microsoft will ever fix it.
You know, I had something in the video that I removed talking about my "history" with Dolby Atmos on the XBOX One X, and how I could never get rid of the audio delay with that console. I ended up removing it because I REALLY went off topic, but needless to say I have NEVER been able to get rid of the Dolby Atmos audio delay on either the One X or Series X.
@@HomeTheaterGamer Just like HDR. We need more people to be talking about Dolby Atmos with Xbox so maybe the problem would get more recognition!
We need you back to the REW stuff😂 I’ve been watching your older videos, but it seems with the EXCL UMIK input feature the use of ASIO4ALL is no longer needed. Would be awesome to do a video where you level match multiple subs, use the SVS Parametric EQ to optimize each sub, run Audyssey and then tune the XOs all through REW using the updated video where you use the adjust the frequency and distance trick, then use the Audyssey XT app to further optimize for people not wanting to use the minidsp. Seems like with having SVS app, newer receivers with individual sub outputs and Audyssey XT app, maybe minidsp is not needed and I a video showing how you would do that would be awesome!
I've been look for 5 years or so. I have a denon 4308ci, and I have to run optical for sound so I can get 120hz to the TV. I hope this allows me to get my hdmi to both the TV and the receiver.
I've seen some devices on amazon that allow 4k@120hz hdr VRR all sound formats but I'm not very trusting. My TV is eARC but receiver just ARC, I tend to plug my ps5 into the av receiver as I value 7.1 more than vrr but I did notice some frame rate issues on the last of us part 1 as it allowed I think either 1440p 120hz or 1080p 120hz through hdmi 2.0b.
Maybe I will try this or one of the other options from amazon UK
Will this work if you have an older tv that just has arc but avr has earc?
I just bought the same thing but from a different brand and the cec function is broken on it too just wondering to which ones if any supports cec function
What about projectors that don't have eARC? Would that work to get 7.1.4 audio to your AVR
Fire sticks connect in HDMI in port. and out port 1st eRCA connect soundbar in port getting for Dolby Degital+& 7.1 Dolby Atmos audio content and 2nd out port connect for HDMI pass through TV HDMI in port getting for HDR UHD 4K video content sir this connection is perfect for both audio video play together or does not work as per above connection. if yes then i understand well. Otherwise I can't understand simply
Question please Can I use it with Arc TV and Arc Denon AVR ? Using Nvidia as main source input
Thanks for the. Video
Thanks for the video. Currently I am using an optical cable between my Sony A80J and my old Marantx AV8003... Do you think I will get a noticeable upgrade using this instead? Thanks
I had bought one and it wasn’t a good fit for me, I use more than one hdmi input eArc for my cable box which has an optical output that I have to my Bose system the other hdmi is for my firestick, for that I have a Bluetooth receiver for audio when using that hdmi source. It works well and much of the switching I can do with the Samsung remote that came with the set. If I can do better let me know
Are you wearing a Dharma Initiative shirt Brad?
That I am. That I am. Haha.
@@HomeTheaterGamer I thought so Lol LOST! One of the best shows ever!
Brilliant as usual, didn't know that a product like this existed, My tv has e-arc, but my Arcam 390 does not, so it should be ok to plug it into the arc input on the Arcam?
What I need is to add eARC to a monitor. Sadly I need to keep looking
unless I'm missing something that device won't work for hdmi 2.1 120
If you use the eARC audio extraction, it doesn't really matter. This device is only used for the audio side of things. No video passes through it.
So I can use this to get 120fps from my Xbox to my Yamaha receiver that doesn't support earc?
Nicely Done.
This could be useful for me if I new that Amazon Fire 4K sends an 5.1 uncompressed signal though it's HDMI port ?
I can't seem to track down this info.
Thanks
Are you still using this device ?
Question my AVR is a Denon with hdmi 1.3 will this convertor give me 7.1 channels of sound or just 2 or is just using a EARC HDMI from tv to AVR going to give me the same sound
Hi,will this work with hdmi 1.4 without arc?
Thank you
I'm very confused with EARC, cause my TV supports it, and my Denon AVR-X2400H doesn't.
But whenever I play a video from a source, like Disney Plus with audio, like Dolby Atmos, my receiver detects it perfectly through HDMI, and apparently plays it fine. The receiver detects any audio as expected, through ARC.
Btw.,your box says your unit supports CEC.
With Atmos on Disney Plus, it’s the “lossy” version of Dolby Atmos, not lossless Dolby Atmos like you’d find on 4K Blu-ray’s or through Dolby Atmos supported games. There is a difference in audio quality between them, sometimes pretty substantial and sometimes not. But if you try to play a Dolby Atmos disc through an XBOX or Blu-ray player using standard ARC, you’ll get Dolby Digital 5.1, it even Atmos (the XBOX also won’t allow you to select Dolby Atmos in the audio settings either if using standard ARC). Devices like the Apple 4K TV don’t currently support these lossless codecs either like Dolby Atmos, and again it will send out the lossy version of those tracks.
The CEC functionality only applies to the input side of the device, not when using it as an eARC extractor which is how I use it and how the majority of people interested in it would too.
eARC only comes into play of you’re playing something directly connected to the tv or through one of the tv’s internal not used if you’re using a source plugged into the receiver. Remember, eARC stands for enhanced audio return channel,audio returning from the television to the receiver. Also, even if you were talking about sources plugged into the tv or the tv’s internal streaming apps, plain old ARC will get you atmos if it’s embedded. In a Dolby digital plus stream, such as in Disney plus or Vudu. This is a lossy form of atmos supported by ARC. If you , for instance plugged your blu ray player into one of the tv’s hdmi inputs, it wouldn’t be able to send the lossless tru hd or dts hd master audio signal down to the receiver, because they would both have to be eARC compliant for get lossless audio transmission down the pipe, unless you bypass this with a device like the one in the video. I hope that clears it up for you.
I'm only taking about what's coming from the TV's apps, like from Disney Plus.
Everything else is connected to the receiver, directly, via HDMI, eg 4K BD player.
I have heard, that it's a down mixed signal that enters the receiver, if it's not EARC compatible, but I've always understood, that it would be down mixed to Dolby Digital, it for example the signal from the TV was Dolby Atmos or Dolby TRUE HD. And that the receiver would then report Dolby Digital.
Will this work the same of the display is ARC and the soundbar is eARC?
Wondering the same
It can realse atmos both outputs ?
Just to clarify, this device isn't necessary if you have a receiver that does eARC, right? My AVR does have eARC but not HDMI 2.1
If your receiver does have eARC, you should be good to go then and wouldn't really have use for this device.
100 milliseconds = .1 second, not 1 full second.
100% correct and I misspoke in the video. Sorry for the confusion. That’s what happens when I don’t script things out. Haha.