Belkin PureAV Digital Optical Audio Cable (12 Feet)
by Belkin Inc.
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Manufacturer: Belkin Inc.Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: CD-ROM
Platform: Windows
Model: AV20000-12
Product features:
- Delivers better audio clarity and a more natural-sounding midrange, using superior-grade optical fiber
- Provides maximum durability and lowest-possible loss
- Precision-polished optical terminations
- Features precision-molded, corrosion-resistant connectors for superior connection and extended life
- 12 feet long
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Belkin PureAV Digital Optical Audio Cable (12 Feet)
Customer Review: Works great, durable, love the protective cover!
Summary: 5 Stars
Got this to use with XBOX 360 so I could listen to the surround sound audio while playing games (this was before I had an HDTV so HDMI wasn't an option at the time and I had the older XBOX 360 w/out HDMI out). The 12 ft length is great...makes component placement a breeze because I know I will always have enough cable to easily reach my receiver. The cable feels well made but is still flexible enough to be practical but I wouldn't make 90 degree bends with it (or with any cable for that matter) though!
Just an FYI: this cable can transfer 6 channels of audio. 5 for the surround sound plus 1 for the subwoofer. The two main formats are DTS and Dolby Digital. Both of these formats are discrete (separate) 5.1 surround sound meaning that each speaker has its own audio channel. The newer Blu-ray lossless formats are higher quality version and cannot be transmitted through this cable.
NOTE: A "Surround Sound" System isn't surround sound just because it comes with a lot of speakers! You need the receiver to be getting audio digital audio (encoded in a surround format) for the receiver to play true surround sound...The standard red and white RCA cables will not do it...
(I know there are some analog fans out there that run 5.1 or even 7.1 with their SACD or DVD Audio or Blu-ray players via multi-channel RCA's....but you guys are about 1% of the population...AND if you are a die-hard analog fan, you probably aren't reading this review haha. You can also run discrete surround sound from a computer via analog cables and a nice sound card....but most nice sound cards also offer digital output...or an extra piece you can buy that adds digital output!)
If for some reason you need to use this cable with your Blu-ray player/receiver it will work with Blu-ray discs...it just uses the older DTS or Dolby Digital format rather than the DTS Master Audio or the Dolby True HD formats. It will still be surround sound and will still sound good...just not as good as the loss-less formats.
ANYWAY, if you need to hook up surround sound and don't need/don't have an HDMI cable, this will work! There is no difference between the optical cables vs. the digital coax....it just depends on what technology the equipment manufacturer chose to use. Some people will argue that the optical cable is better for longer runs (50+ ft) but I doubt it/who has 50 ft cable runs?? Also, the protective covers for the ends are great when the cable is not in use.
Description of Belkin PureAV Digital Optical Audio Cable (12 Feet)
A great solution for DTS and Dolby Digital surround sound, Belkin Blue Series Digital Optical Audio Cables use superior-grade optical fiber to deliver better clarity and a more natural sound from your digital audio video components. This cable also features precision-polished optical terminations and corrosion-resistant connectors for maximum durability and lowest-possible loss.Digital Cameras & Photo Categories
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