Convert Optical Out To Analog Audio (DAC) LG TVs

[@TechSteve]

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[@AladdinSaneNYC]

Is it available at Amazon? Please inform! Thanks. ♐

[@TechSteve]

The link is above this comment to check

[@chrismv102]

As a film editor I realize why even in the professional world we stick to analog...it works better. Sometimes digital sounds cleaner but most of the time it also has less S/N response because most consumer digital audio has limited bandwidth. The fact that you have to use a different remote for the volume to the powered speakers shows it's limits as well. Analog audio's signal ( bandwidth and voltage) directly correspond to the sound that the audio equipment emits. Frankly, digital audio signals are only useful with the I/O of computers. Otherwise stick to analog...your life will be easier.

[@williamchristie7365]

Excellent video. This is exactly the info I was looking for. Much appreciated!

[@TechSteve]

You’re welcome William

[@debjyoti34]

What batteries does it need for the remote for the digital to analog converter ? I bought the energizer AA batteries but it was bigger than needed so it doesn't fit. The product description says AA batteries. What batteries are u using for this remote?

[@celticlofts]

The fact that you can use the headphones AND listen through the speakers would be helpful for someone who has hearing difficulties. It means that one can listen through the speakers at the volume level they desire while the person with the hearing difficulties can listen at the volume they desire through the headphones. I wonder it it's possible to add a Bluetooth transmitter to the converter so you could use wireless headphones?

[@rodolfovera-crooner]

Hi! One question: which sounds better, the optical cable to the analog converter and rca connectors or use the TV headphones output with a 3.5 to rca cables to the sound system (my "old school" amp only has rca inputs)? Thank you!

[@spartan04801]

do you recommend using the LG C1 headphone jack or this dac then headphones

[@brosmile9388]

I see you have the two bookshelf speakers on the left and right of the panel. Could I run center channel this way in an avr setup instead of a center channel in the middle. I wosuld run LR towers on the outside of both of them.

[@richardcronch2011]

Thank you for the help. God bless.. I'm a senior..

[@michaelwas8549]

What's the difference in using a DAC or a HDMI cable?

[@anamerican1054]

Here I thought that digital out was already converted to analog. I didn't know about that PCM part I'll have to see if my Samsung has that. I've been wondering if I need a DAC and that is how I got here. Would a DAC make the sound better from Hulu to Roku plus HDMI to TV, TV digital out to DAC, DAC to Onkyo HT?

[@NikoNikolov]

Just to mention, the bass boost feature will color your sound (in case you are music nerd like me). But it is also good to have it.

[@funin1412]

Hi steve, i know u mentioned the part about your system having an optical input. But do i still need a digital to Analog converter if both the tv and the speaker have an optical input?

[@al3abqari]

Thanks for the video.. does a tv box like apple tv or Ruko improve the picture quality on a tv instead of watching Netflix for example through the tv app ?

[@TechSteve]

Native apps normally look better, however you have to step up to Netflix 4k then the TV will look dark because of low Nits

[@michaelwyckoff7593]

Sometimes external devices are better than the built in apps on TV's.

[@al3abqari]

@@TechSteve I’ve been looking around and there is no definite answer for this.. they all talk about updates and features not picture quality.. would you care to make a video about it ?

[@billiebowling7755]

Hi Steve , bought cheaper similar product , I have to turn stereo up to it's limit just to hear a little bit of volume. Any suggestions

[@michaelwyckoff7593]

I'm ole school Steve. KUDO'S to you for finding useful gadgets. I use optical on one of my sound bars because it doesn't have HDMI port. Optical isn't too bad for normal TV viewing. HDMI is better for movies and better quality TV shows.

[@TechSteve]

I do like HDMI ARC better mainly because of controls

[@michaelwyckoff7593]

@@TechSteve I agree Steve. I bought one of the first Samsung sound bars and I was shocked when I hooked it up it didn't have HDMI port. But no big deal I just hooked up optical and called it a day. It's in the living room and I don't watch most of my TV in there. I'm in the bedroom watching most of the time.

[@GadgetsGearCoffee]

I'm wondering if you'll be able to control volume via the LG magic remote with the LG C3 hooked up to powered bookshelf speakers?

[@TechSteve]

No, not with analog products

[@brick8253]

So the lg c1 is able to connect the xboom portable speakers as rear channels buuuuuut are you able to also connect a system to it and run the portable speakers as rear speakers at the same time

[@louisax4058]

Does this play audio from the TV KZbin app as well? i ask because i bought one similar but it didn't work with the TV KZbin app, i would get a scrambled audio...

[@TechSteve]

I didn’t try but you may have to switch from pcm to bit stream

[@n7cartmangh897]

I have one that does dolby digital and dts but no remote. How do i sink up my tv remote to dac. I have powered book shelves. Sound so much better then a sound bar thanks

[@vuke500]

Can the DAC be connected to the TV and then output headphones so as not to disturb the family members with sound??? Please enlighten me 🙏🙏🙏

[@johnlemus7921]

did this one come with the cables included?

[@TechSteve]

No, i always show what’s in the box

[@yumpinyiminy963]

The "Magic" LG remotes suck! So no surprise. I thought this would be good solution for me but I'm using the DAC on my desk next to the speakers and computer. Just a volume knob is all I need.

[@MrJonathanmichelle]

Great video Steve, I have an older Pioneer receiver, Boston speakers, sub woofer etc. that controlled my surround sound system on my old tv many years ago. I haven't used it in years but it is still in tact and next my new LG OLED. If I buy this system will I get my surround sound back by hooking this up to my Pioneer RCA Cables? Thank you in advance, best, William

[@TechSteve]

Does it have a fiber optic input

[@MrJonathanmichelle]

@@TechSteve Hi Steve, sorry it took so long to get back to you I am rarely on line during the week. It has a small square input that has "optical" next to the input and under the input it states "TV/DBS". I would send you a picture but I do not know how on You Tube. Thank you very much, William

[@MrJonathanmichelle]

@@TechSteve I also made a mistake my receiver is a Yahama Natural sound AV Receiver RX-V995 Cinema DSP Dolby Digital DTS

[@Carnophage]

Hey, Tech Steve. I have my LG C2 tv hooked up to a Marantz stereo amplifier via optical out. Everything is hooked up tight and there are no loose wires or faulty wires. I experience sudden drop in the audio volume (for a millisecond) every now and then. There are no occuring intervals, just randomly. It's extraordinary irritating, and as of writing this comment, I opt to use the phono connection although I feel as tho I am missing some of the quality -- I may be wrong. Do you have any tips?

[@happyTonakai]

Hi Steve! Does it work for 5.1 channel?

[@TechSteve]

Please check the links in the description, i film alot of videos

[@ejarness]

good video Tech Steve , will the adapter you show work on the new LG uhd thin Q ,,, i did notice those control in the software when i looked around . I,m hoping to connect the RCA outputs to my older Sony amplifier ? would that be ok ?

[@TechSteve]

Yes

[@luisfermin8344]

Awesome video, I would like to know will this can I connect 2 soundbars together

[@TechSteve]

Why, just get one higher end model

[@slakjawnotsayin5451]

@@TechSteve I have a powered sub, and a BOSE soundbar that doesn't have any outputs... So I wanted to know if you can input with Optical to this box, then output to the soundbar, and also output to the sub using the RCA white and red ports? I'm not concerned about the RCA outputs to the SUB, I just wanted to know if this box will output to 2 devices at the same time, and from what I think you said and showed in the video, it looks like the box will output to the RCA jacks AND the headphone jack at the same time, so this should dual output correct?

[@TechSteve]

Nope it doesn’t work that way

[@slakjawnotsayin5451]

@@TechSteve ok thanks man!

[@led-0185]

I just wanted to ask if there is any noticeable lag/delay from the conversion to the output on the speakers? That's all, thanks.

[@TechSteve]

I didn’t notice any, you mainly get that on Bluetooth not wired connections

[@1FastTrespiper]

thank you, nice video, ordered one through your link.

[@TechSteve]

I appreciate that

[@guitarhero9592]

Do you know if the converter can be used to convert the optical cable from TV to RCA cables output for a powered subwoofer?

[@TechSteve]

Never tried

[@blakedmc1989RaveHD]

i wish it could be powered by USB but wow Bass Boost made me want to rethink on my choices alone

[@alinthemind]

Have a C2 and am returning it to get a C1 because of lack of headphone out.

[@TechSteve]

You don’t want to use Bluetooth

[@AladdinSaneNYC]

Steve: I have a brand new 75" Sony Bravia x90k. Would this work by attaching Sennheiser RS120 analog headphones via the 120's recharge base? Please inform. I have a Toslink wire and rca cables fo connect to this converter if need be. The Sony only has Bluetooth for one pair of BT earbuds, but no multipoint. Bummer! I have two Sennheiser headphones that my lady and I would like to use together while viewing TV late at night. One base for two headsets. HELP! Thanks. 🙏♐

[@TechSteve]

Sorry I don’t have your setup, you can contact the vendor

[@parimalpatel7357]

Is there any sound delay on speaker

[@TechSteve]

It’s a old video but I thought I played some footage so you can see

[@steevethomas5892]

Let me know the remote that we control the sound

[@TechSteve]

It doesn’t

[@salmankhan4582]

Lg CX OLED dts audio not working my soundbar lg gx

[@proverbialmind_spread9421]

Regular TV and video coming from blu ray player works fine but when I switch to apps on my tv the dac buzzes without any audio...any ideas?

[@TechSteve]

Check pcm and bit audio settings

[@keving52002]

I just purchased an LG tv last week, i brought a cheap $8 DAC and they worked well with my old Logitech 5.1 speakers. After two days the sound to the external was no longer working, The people at LG told me that DACs were not good to use and that it has to be a more direct connection with an optical connection. Any thoughts on this from anyone please? I believe something went wrong on the mother board but LG my not want to cover the warranty work.

[@happyTonakai]

Hello keving, did you fix it? I just want to buy a DAC to make my 5.1 speakers work as well.

[@TGBaker]

I have 2 MK ll JBL series 3 powered monitor speakers. Is there a DAC that I can use to hook to a Newer Sony OLED TV. I don’t wanna invest in a Soundbar !

[@TechSteve]

This will work but most studio monitors prefer TSR connect or you may get feedback. Try and return if it doesn’t work

[@TGBaker]

@@TechSteve thank you Tech Steve! I will try this DAC out!

[@ritasimmons36]

Bass boost or bass booth 🤔

[@TechSteve]

That’s important

[@ritasimmons36]

@@TechSteve 😉

[@bricedmello5592]

Please compare samsung AU8000 with Samsung AU9070

[@TechSteve]

9000 aren’t sold in the United States

[@kingkobra1956]

Too late for me. I've already gotten rid of my old school stuff.