The simplest advice is to go with HDMI when you can. But if you can't it's not the end of the world.īoth HDMI and optical pass digital audio from one device to another. Both can pass multi-channel audio, like Dolby Digital.īoth 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. These formats can't get transmitted across optical. In terms of simplicity, HDMI also passes video signals. A photo tour of Hobbiton, featured in 'Lord of the Rings' and 'The Hobbit' trilogy.So if you want just a single cable between two devices, HDMI is your pick. Hobbit holes, Bag End, The Green Dragon Inn, and more!ĭepending on your gear, you might not have the option for HDMI. Maybe you have everything connected to your TV, and you just want to get the audio out to a sound bar (and the only option is optical). Don't sweat not being able to connect with HDMI.
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