Newer TVs and soundbars can be connected with a single HDMI cord. And the latest multidimensional audio formats, such as the red-hot object-based Dolby Atmos and DTS:X standards, require a single HDTV cable of a certain bandwidth, but are well worth that consideration.

Does a soundbar sound better with HDMI?

HDMI and Optical Soundbars offer quality audio as part of a home theater system or as a stand-alone speaker system. However, HDMI Soundbars allow for video and audio usage making them a better option when used in conjunction with your television, Blu-ray player, game consoles and much more.

Can a soundbar be connected to any TV?

You can use any soundbar on any TV in general. However, to guarantee that two devices will work well together, you need to be sure they have compatible connections.

Is HDMI or optical better?

Both HDMI and optical pass digital audio from one device to another. Both are better than analog (the red and white cables). The biggest difference is that HDMI can pass higher-resolution audio, including the formats found on Blu-ray: Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio.

Is Spdif better than HDMI?

The Biggest Difference: HDMI is better because its capable of passing higher-resolution audio thats uncompressed, which includes extra formats that wont translate as well through optical cable and S/PDIF like Blu-Rays DTS HD Master Audio and Dolby TrueHD. Optical cant transmit those formats.