This LVY HDMI audio extractor doesn’t look like much, and come to think of it: this device doesn’t offer much in terms of features and high-quality materials. You plug and play; no drivers are needed. When powered on, the light turns red and turns green when the HDMI signal is received. This HDMI optical Audio splitter is designed to split 2CH/5.1 audio signals from HDMI devices such as cable box, Blue-ray player, Chromecast, Apple TV, PC, Fire TV, etc. Compatibility Therefore, before you put your money down on an HDMI audio extractor, be sure to consider its compatibility with your favorite devices. How to Select the Best HDMI Audio Extractor Choose Watching TV -> External Inputs -> HDMI signal format -> select the proper HDMI 1 ~ 4 -> select Standard Format instead of Enhanced Format. (This step varies from TV to TV.)

This 4k audio extractor and splitter comes with a high-speed HDMI cable, a high-speed bandwidth of up to 18Gbps, supports HDMI resolution of 4k@60Hz, and 24/ 30/ 36 bit deep color for stable transmission of a high definition video signal with smooth and undistorted picture quality. It has three audio separation functions. Proster 5×1 HDMI Switcher with Audio Extractor has a high-quality case made of an aluminum alloy measuring 82 by 73 by 20 mm, and 24K gold-plate connectors enhance durability and reduce signal loss and maintain a good output signal. We did not experience any issues while setting up the audio extractor though. However, ensure your HDMI cable meets the HDMI 2.0 specifications. If it does not, we recommend replacing your existing cable with one that supports HDMI 2.0. This extractor is perfect to use when your surround system, receiver, or soundbar has no HDMI input. With this device, you can split 2CH/5.1CH Audio from HDMI source devices like Chromecast, pS3/4, Blue-ray players, Apple TV, etc. Compatibility

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Firstly, you can use this HDMI audio extractor to extract HDMI signals from all HDMI-compatible devices and convert them into digital optical or 2CH left-right audio output. You can enjoy and share project speech and high definition movie by duplicating signals to two monitors using its mirror mode. It supports extended ModeMode, allowing you to both watch a movie and browse at the same time. HDMI ARC function is supported too. Compatibility Avedio Links is, by far, the most versatile switch/extractor at this price point. It has one HDMI ARC output and 6 HDMI inputs. Along with versatility, it also supports 4K resolution (at 30Hz) and, like all the other devices on the list, it has audio extraction capabilities. Avedio Links is a great choice if you want to connect many devices to your TV but don’t have enough HDMI inputs. What’s in the box?

The extractor can pull stereo or 5.1 sound. The supported surround sound formats in 5.1 mode are PCM/LPCM, Dolby Digital 5.1, and DTS 5.1. Other, more advanced formats, are not supported. If you want DD+ support or DTS-HD support, you need to set the EDID switch to ‘’pass’’ and use the HDMI output. In the case of the 4K Samsung Smart TV, we were looking for a way to connect our Bose QuietComfort 35 II Headphones to the TV without using the RCA plugs. Therefore, we plugged Roku’s HDMI output into the J-Tech HDMI audio extractor’s HDMI input, then connected another cable from the device’s HDMI output to the 4K Samsung Smart TV. You should use HDMI to HDMI cable for video; if you use HDMI to DVI or HDMI to VGA, you may experience no Audio output. This device supports Apple TV, satellite receivers, and Blue-ray players. It also supports plug and play, Video EDID Pass-Through, and HDCP. Tendak 4K x 2K HDMI to HDMI extracts digital Audio from One HDMI input to One HDMI output + Optical (SPDIF) digital Audio, R/L Audio output. In addition to that, it also comes with a 3.5mm RCA Audio cable. It has an HDMI input resolution of up to 4Kx2K@30Hz. The gadget supports uncompressed audio like LPCM and compressed audio such as DTS, Dolby-AC3, IDTS-HD, and DTS Digital. Tendak Audio Extractor Converter HDMI Audio Splitter AdapterPlenty of products other than TVs also offer eARC connectivity. Onkyo and Pioneer were the first to offer eARC updates on select AV products such as the Onkyo TX-RZ830, Integra DRX-5.2, Pioneer SC-LX502 and Pioneer VSX-LX503 AV receivers. This 4k extractor cannot decode audio formats such as 2.0CH PCM, 5.1 CH Dolby digital, Dolby True-HD, DTS-HD, and DTS. So if your soundbar or amplifier can’t support these audio formats, you will experience no audio signal on your amplifier or soundbar. You will have to set the audio format to PCM or LPCM audio formats. Compatibility LG was the first manufacturer to go all-in with the new standard, producing the first 4K TVs to sport HDMI 2.1 ports in 2019. All LG's 2022 and 2023 OLED TVs have up to four HDMI 2.1 ports, with Samsung offering one on most models and four on its flagship sets. Meanwhile, much of Panasonic and Sony's 2022 and 2023 ranges also sport a mixture of ports.