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Israel, Jerusalem
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Review on πŸ”Œ HDMI 2.0 ARC Extender by AV Access: 4K@60Hz 4:4:4 HDR10 3D Over CAT5e/6/7 Cable, Audio Return Channel, S/PDIF Audio Extraction, HDCP2.2, CEC, PoC & Dual IR, RS232, Atmos & DTS:X by Melvin Balamani

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Perfect extension cable for powering Sonos Amp speakers via ARC

Great product that solved my unique problem! over 75 feet). This setup outputs the audio from the TV (via Cat6 and an extension cord) so my ceiling speakers are essentially a soundbar for my outdoor TV. Works great and is the only solution I could find that would solve this particular use case. With this setup, I can watch the game on the porch and group the audio to all the other Sonos zones in my house so I never miss the action during a bio break! I also only need one remote to control the volume on the external TV as it uses ARC (Audio Return Channel). Settings Details. The HDMI cable goes from the HDMI ARC port on my TV to the channel expander. I mounted the extension behind the TV using the brackets provided for a more secure installation. There is also a Category 6 cable attached to the transmitter extension that goes back inside the house to the receiver extension which is in my network closet. The final connection is an HDMI jack from the receiver's extender to the Sonos amplifier to complete the loop. The receiver extension is also connected to the power supply. See the attached diagram for more information on how to set it up. Pros: ARC (Audio Return Channel) support, unlike many other HDMI extenders. I've tried a few :) - A power cord with the flexibility to connect it to a receiver or transmitter - Really plug and play. Connect the appropriate wires and make sure the DIP switch is set to ARC and you're done. Mounting brackets are included, making installation easier if you want to securely attach extensions to any location. Cons: Cost. It would be great if they just offered an ARC device for less money. I don't need an IR expander or other features to solve my specific use case.

Pros
  • Quality construction
Cons
  • Without automatic