Xbox : Seperating HDMI 5.1 audio to optical with 4k 120hz

For what you’re trying to do, and for the cost of the item, I wouldn’t bother trying to “future proof” a HDMI Audio Extractor. They’re cheap devices. You have a 1080p 60Hz TV. Just get one that’s suitable for that now, because that’s what you’re trying to do. Worry about an updated device as and when the time comes. I’ve not even seen 120Hz HDMI Audio Extractor. I suspect if they exist, they’re not going to be £18.99.

The one you linked should work. I’ve tried this one before, worked well, seamlessly 24/7 for two years until I no longer needed it:

amazon.co.uk/Neo…8-3

As for if your TV will output 5.1 passthrough over optical on its own,only one way to find out, check. It should do. You’ll probably have to change some audio settings. If you have the manual, see if it says in there, or search your model number and query. Or check physically if you can be a55ed.

But for less than 20 quid, I’d rather not have to mess about demounting it.

If/when you get a new TV, it’s almost certain that it will do 5.1 over optical if it has it.And you’ll have immediate access to the back panel (edited)

I bought the Astro HDMi adapter for my PS5 as I needed optical, works charm

Have you checked whether your sound system and TV supports ARC? I had been using TOSLINK for years, then found that when I connected my sound system to HDMI 1 on my Philips TV (labelled ARC) and enabled ARC in the settings on my Sony system, it worked! 5.1 surround and the sound system turns on/off with the TV.

Thank you all for your help, sorry didn't get alerts on this thread for some reason.
Paisal I think your right! cheers
Toon, I shall look into that thank you
M.ad cheers I shall look into that, my sound system has no hdmi's tho so I dont think it would work

I think Im struggling to resist upgrading to 4k as I feel Im missing out
I'm hopefully moving to Canada at the end of next year, so I think £350 ish on a 4k 60fps tv that I can pass on to my folks would make sense If I dont take it with me. (edited)

AndrewYeh14/12/2020 16:00

Thank you all for your help, sorry didn't get alerts on this thread for …Thank you all for your help, sorry didn't get alerts on this thread for some reason.Paisal I think your right! cheersToon, I shall look into that thank you M.ad cheers I shall look into that, my sound system has no hdmi's tho so I dont think it would work I think Im struggling to resist upgrading to 4k as I feel Im missing outI'm hopefully moving to Canada at the end of next year, so I think £350 ish on a 4k 60fps tv that I can pass on to my folks would make sense If I dont take it with me.Read lessRead more

Sorry saw that your system has no HDMI-In, but neither has my Sony, but as it is a blu-ray system it does have a normal HDMI-Out.

Before I moved over to ARC I did look into getting one of these as an all in one solution to get all of my devices to output 5.1 audio to TOSLINK:

amazon.co.uk/gp/…c=1

Not sure if that will do it?

m.ad14/12/2020 17:01

Sorry saw that your system has no HDMI-In, but neither has my Sony, but as …Sorry saw that your system has no HDMI-In, but neither has my Sony, but as it is a blu-ray system it does have a normal HDMI-Out.Before I moved over to ARC I did look into getting one of these as an all in one solution to get all of my devices to output 5.1 audio to TOSLINK:https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07JLSKZ6X/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1Not sure if that will do it?Read lessRead more

Cheers mate ! That looks like it would do the trick !

I think the lure of 4k is calling me tho , just awaiting a cracking deal or eBay discount code