Top 10 HDMI to HDMI ARC Converters
for June 2023

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If you're looking for a way to bridge the gap between your older audio equipment and your modern TV, you might want to check out HDMI to HDMI ARC converters. These amazing devices allow you to extract audio from your HDMI source (like a TV) and then convert it to a format that can be played on analog speakers, headphones or amplifiers. In other words, HDMI to HDMI ARC converters act as a bridge between digital and analog audio technology.

These converters typically come in the form of an adapter or extractor, so they can be easy to install and use. With their compact design and plug-and-play functionality, you don't need to be an expert to use them. Most HDMI to HDMI ARC converters come equipped with a variety of ports, such as analog, coaxial, optical or SPDIF, which make it easier to connect to a wide range of devices.

Not all HDMI to HDMI ARC converters are created equal, and there are many different models available in the market. That's why we've created this list of top 10 HDMI to HDMI ARC converters to help you narrow down your options. Some of these converters specialize in converting HDMI ARC signals to regular HDMI, while others excel at extracting audio signals from HDMI sources. But rest assured, all these converters are effective and reliable, and they cater to a wide range of audio formats like PCM, LPCM and 5.1 Surround Sound.

If you're looking to enhance your home theater setup or revamp your audio system with the latest technology, our list of top 10 HDMI to HDMI ARC converters will provide you with a great starting point. With features like Auto-Switch, EDID Management, CEC Support and Dolby/DTS decoding, these converters pack a lot of functionality in a compact package. Plus, they're designed to work with a wide range of devices like TVs, projectors, soundbars, gaming consoles and more. So whether you're a casual user or a prosumer, you're sure to find a HDMI to HDMI ARC converter that meets your needs.

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CAMWAY Digital to Analog Audio Converter,HDMI ARC Audio Extractor HDMI Audio Return Channel,with Digital HDMI Optical SPDIF Coaxial and Analog 3.5mm L/R Stereo Audio Converter,Coaxial to 3.5mm and RCA

CAMWAY Digital to Analog Audio Converter

by CAMWAY
What We like

Easy to Install & Remote Volume ControlWidely Used in HDTV, Sound Bar, Amplifier, Speaker, Home Theater System, AV Amplifier, etc. When Using the TV's ARC Function,You can Use the TV's Remote Control to Control the Volume. (Only supports RCA (left / right) and 3.5mm output interface, please turn on the CEC function of the TV)

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Product Features

  • 2 in 1 HDMI Audio Return Channel+DAC Audio Converter The HDMI audio return and digital-to-analog audio converter can output the TV's sound to the optical fiber coaxial 3.5mm coaxial headphone jack (can output sound at the same time) through the HDMI ARC interface. It also supports conversion of digital audio fiber or coaxial signals to analog stereo signals.
  • PCM / LPCM 2.0CH audio Format Support 32KHz, 44.1KHz, 48KHz, 96KHz and 192KHz Sampling Rate. (Note: If using stereo R/L or 3.5mm jack output, this unit only supports LPCM/PCM audio format output, not 5.1 audio output.)
  • How to Connect When as HDMI ARC, You need to use a standard HDMI cable to output the TV's sound to the optical fiber, coaxial, R/ L, 3.5 mm headphone jack through the HDMI ARC interface (can output sound at the same time),,,When as a Digital to Analog Audio Converter, You can also use digital audio coaxial and optical ports as signal source input to convert to analog audio R / L, 3.5mm output.
  • HDMI Audio Return Channel HDMI ARC Audio Adapter Can be Connected to HDTV that Supports ARC, and Output Audio from TV to Sound Bar, Power Amplifier, Speakers or Headphones (Note: please make sure to use standard 19 +1 HDMI cable.)
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HDMI ARC Audio Extractor 192KHz DAC Converter ARC Audio Extractor Support Digital HDMI Audio to Analog Stereo Audio RCA L/R Coaxial SPDIF and 3.5mm Jack ARC Audio Adapter for TV

RGBTEK HDMI ARC Audio Extractor 192KHz DAC Converter ARC Audio Extractor Support Digital HDMI Audio Analog to Stereo Audio RCA L/R Coaxial SPDIF and 3.5mm Jack ARC Audio Adapter for TV

by RGBTEK
What We like

Mini Size and Easy to UseAluminum metal shell,Small size,portable,metal case,compatible with Blu-ray DVD,HDTV,TV,TV Box,Game playstation PS2,PS3,PS4,Xbox

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Product Features

  • HDMI ARC Audio ExtractorAudio Return Channel function and audio extract to digital and analog signal.That means, when connected to HDMI ARC device,such as your TV with HDMI ARC port,audio will be return from TV and output to SPDIF,Coaxial,L+R RCA,3.5mm;Note: Please set your TV audio output to PCM , LPCM
  • 192KHz DAC Digital to Analog ConverterInput SPDIF or Coaxial Digital signal,Output to L+R Analog Audio,3.5mm Jack stereo sound;Note: Please set your TV audio output to PCM , LPCM
  • HDMI ARC CEC Volume AdjustableWhen switch to HDMI ARC mode, volume can be countrolled by TV's remote controller to R/L 3.5mm headphone output volume, Coaxial SPDIF does not support volume control(Attention: CEC is only for HDMI 1.4 version or ab ove,both of your device and HDMI cable must be required,Don't forget to set the CEC control configurations of your TV,or else not available for volume control)
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192KHz DAC Converter Multifunction Audio Converter, HDMI ARC Audio Extractor Adapter, Toslink(Optical) or Coaxial or HDMI ARC Input to Coaxial + Toslink(Optical) + Stereo L/R + 3.5mm Jack Output

MYPIN 192KHz DAC Multifunction Converter Audio Converter

by MYPIN
What We like

Plug and Play: Easy to Install and simple to operate. Perfect audio converter DAC and HDMI ARC adapter extractor for television to output audio to soundbar, amplifier, speakers or headset (Note:After connect this HDMI ARC DAC Adapter,the signal converter can not adjust receiver's volume)

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Product Features

  • Multiple types of audio output: HDMI ARC to Optical Toslink(SPDIF) RCA(L/R) Stereo Analog Outputs Audio 3.5mm Audio Output. Optical Toslink supports incoming 2.0CH, 5.1CH Dolby Digital, DTS (Note: Not support Dolby Digital Plus and above); Note: If you are using stereo R/ L or 3.5mm jack output, this unit can only support LPCM/ PCM audio format input(Note: Dolby is not supported at this time)
  • HDMI ARC Adapter (Audio Return Channel) HDMI ARC audio adapter can extract HDTV or projection audio that supports ARC and convert it to the audio format you need for output.(Note: If you need to use the HDMI ARC channel to transmit audio, the HDMI device (TV or projection, etc.) must support the ARC function and 19+1 HDMI cable require
  • Audio Output Simultaneously: This HDMI ARC Adapter can send audio from TV (Support ARC function) to Optical/ Coxial/ 3.5mm/ L/R audio through ARC Adapter via HDMI/ARC interface and out audio simultaneously. (NOTE: It is Incompatible Dolby AC3/ Dolby Digital Plus etc., Please Set the Audio Output to PCM or LPCM before Using)
  • Multifunction DAC Audio Converter Input: Toslink x 1, Coaxial x 1, Output: Toslink Coaxial Stereo R/ L 3.5mm jack output at the same time,Can be used as digital to analog audio converter,hdmi ARC audio adapter;Digital coaxial to optical Toslink Bi-Directional converter (NOTE:not support reverse use like Analog to Digital function)
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gofanco Prophecy HDMI 2.0 Audio Extractor Converter & Repeater, HDMI to Optical Toslink + 3.5mm Stereo Analog Output – 4K 60Hz, HDR, HDMI 2.0a, HDCP 2.2, EDID, CEC, ARC, De Embedder, TAA Compliant

gofanco Prophecy HDMI 2.0 Extractor Audio Converter & Repeater

by gofanco
What We like

EDID Management - Easily configure to the correct audio output using EDID DIP switch settings to have your system running the way you envisioned.

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Product Features

  • HDMI 2.0 REPEATER with ARC & CEC Supports ARC via Toslink (S/PDIF) & CEC pass-through. Supports HDMI Input & Output up to 4K @60Hz (YUV 4:4:4 8-bit), HDR 4K @60Hz (YUV 4:2:0 10-bit). Compliant with HDMI 2.0a, HDCP 2.2/1.4, 18Gbps bandwidth
  • AUDIO FORMATS Toslink (S/PDIF) Out: (PCM 2, Dolby 5.1, DTS 5.1); Stereo Out: (PCM 2); HDMI Out: (PCM 2/5.1/7.1, Dolby 5.1/7.1, DTS 5.1/7.1). Supports uncompressed LPCM and compressed audio such as DTS and Dolby Digital, plus ARC function.
  • AUDIO EXTRACTION Extracts audio from an incoming digital HDMI signal and converts it to a Optical S/PDIF Toslink audio output and/or a high quality analog 2-channel stereo (3.5mm) audio output. Capable of splitting audio to all three outputs. *Note: Does not convert/decode Dolby Digital 5.1/7.1 HDMI audio source to 2-channel Stereo audio
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OREI eARC 4K 60Hz Audio Extractor Converter 18G HDMI 2.0 ARC Support - HDCP 2.2 - Dolby Digital/DTS Passthrough CEC, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR10 Support (HDA-927)

OREI eARC 4K 60Hz Audio Extractor 18G Converter HDMI 2.0 ARC Support

by OREI
What We like

eARC Mode Support - extract the audio return from ARC or eARC port on TV/Display and send HDMI audio only to a non-ARC AV Receiver for full audio experience

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Product Features

  • 4K Ultra HD Support - HDMI 2.0 (18Gbps), HDCP 2.2 compliant, supports resolutions up to 4K @ 50/60Hz (YUV 4:4:4) HDR, DVI Compliant
  • Dedicated HDMI Audio only output to connect to an AV Receiver supports Dolby True HD, Dolby Digital, DTS Digital, DTS HD Master, Dolby/DTS 7.1&5.1CH, PCM7.1&5.1&2.0 stereo audio)
  • Audio Extractor: Extract full HDMI audio from any HDMI source signal and pass-through 4K or HDR the video to a compatible display/TV and output HDMI Audio to AV Receiver with HDMI input.
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MYPIN 4K@60Hz HDMI2.0 Audio Extractor Converter with Bluetooth Transmitter, HDMI to HDMI Audio Splitter and Optical Toslink SPDIF + L/R Stereo HDMI ARC Adapter Converter Support HDR10

MYPIN [email protected] HDMI2.0 Audio Converter Extractor with Bluetooth Transmitter

by MYPIN
What We like

[Wide Compatible]: HDMI to HDMI plus audio converter compatible with various HDMI source devices. HDMI input: Blu-ray player, DVD, HD player, cable/satellite box, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, PS3/PS4/PS4 Pro/PS5, Xbox, PC/laptop, HD camera, Chromecast, Fire Stick, Roku,HD DVR etc. HDMI Output: Full HD TV, Monitor, Projector. Audio output: Speaker, amplifier,soundbar or other sound systems.

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Product Features

  • [[email protected] High Video Resolution]: SupportsHDMI2.0b,[email protected],HDR10 RGB4:4:4, Full HD, UHD, HDTV, Deep Color to 36bit, also back compatible with [email protected] and 1080P. Max Bandwidth of 18.2Gbps. NOTE: Audio supports DTS Digital/Dolby Digital pass through(optical SPDIF) If using the analog output, make sure your HDMI source is set to PCM audio.
  • [HDMI ARC Adapter (Audio Return Channel)]HDMI to HDMI audio converter allows ARC function, which extracts the Audio from TV or projector to Speaker, Sound bar or Amplifier. Connect the HDMI output port of HDMI sound extractor to the HDMI (ARC) port of your TV, and then use the optical or L/R cable or Bluetooth to connect to the Sound bar, Speaker, etc. NOTE: Please set the TV audio format to LPCM or PCM, using L/R output products audio format needs to be switched to 2.0 when use ARC function.
  • [HDMI Audio Extractor]: With optical SPDIF +L/R+Bluetooth Transmitter audio out allows you extract the audio from the HDMI input source ( Like PS4, PS5, Cable box, Xbox or any HDMI device)connection to a speaker, Amplifier or Bluetooth headphone etc. Note: If you choose optical audio out, you can enjoy 5.1CH or 2CH or ADV. If you choose L/R audio out, you can enjoy 2CH or ADV.
  • [Multi-function Bluetooth transmitter]Bluetooth Transmitter uses 5.0 technology, provide a more stable, faster transmission, Bluetooth-enable virtually any of your Bluetooth speaker or headphone devices at home. Use the audio extractor as a transmitter to stream audio from your TV,PS4 or DVD player to your Bluetooth headphones, you are able to get rid of wires and enjoy
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J-Tech Digital 4K30 HDMI Audio Extractor HDMI ARC Converter SPDIF + RCA Output HDCP1.4 Compatible with Dolby Digital/DTS CEC [JTD4KATSW]

J-Tech Digital 4K30 HDMI Audio Extractor HDMI ARC Converter SPDIF RCA + Output HDCP1.4 Compatible with Dolby Digital/DTS CEC [JTD4KATSW]

by J-Tech Digital INC
What We like

Utilize the HDMI audio extractor to breathe second life into older AV equipment such as AV receivers, amplifiers and soundbars that dont feature HDMI inputs or HDMI-ARC outputs. Compatible with various HDMI devices like Amazon FireTV, Apple_TV, PS4/PS5 and XBOX.

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Product Features

  • | Use the JTD4KATSW in either an HDMI to Optical, HDMI to RCA or HDMI-ARC to Optical setup. When extracting audio from an HDMI source device, the JTD4KATSW acts like an HDMI audio splitter; both HDMI (audio & video) and RCA/SPDIF output ports are active.
  • Use built-in audio EDID settings (2CH | 5.1CH) or the EDID pass-thru function (ADV) to optimize your 4K HDMI audio extractor & AV system so you de-embed the optimal audio format for your application. (Dolby Digital Plus not supported by S/PDIF)
  • & - Use the 4K HDMI audio extractor to de-embed digital audio signals from your HDMI source device or HDMI-ARC capable display. Convert the extracted HDMI audio signal into an analog stereo (RCA) or digital optical (SPDIF) format for ultimate flexibility.
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HDMI Audio Extractor Splitter 4K@60Hz, MINDULLE HDMI to HDMI and Optical 3.5mm Aux Audio Adapter, HDMI ARC Adapter Converter Support HDCP 2.2 Dolby Digital DTS for Fire Stick, Blu-Ray Player, Xbox

MINDULLE HDMI Audio Splitter Extractor [email protected]

by MINDULLE
What We like

Well-matched AccessoriesComes with most of the accessories you need: 1x HDMI Audio Extractor Converter, 1x 5V Power Adaptor, 1x HDMI cable,1x Digital optical cable, 1x 3.5mm to RCA cable, and User Manual. Compatible with Blu-ray/ DVD/ HD player, cable/satellite box, Amazon Fire TV, PS4/5, Xbox, Laptop, etc

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Product Features

  • Powerful HDMI Audio Extractor 4KHDMI Audio Extractor extracts audio from the HDMI signal and transmits it to a soundbar, speaker, amplifier, or headphones via optical or 3.5 mm cable. HDMI ARC function connects your audio system quickly and easily
  • 3 Audio Connection Options3 audio EDID settings: Pass, 2.0CH, and 5.1CH. To select 3.5mm/RCA stereo output, please use 2.0CH mode (Note: Please set the sound of the signal source to PCM format). To select optical output, please use 5.1CH mode, supporting DTS Digital / Dolby Digital pass-through
  • Great Video & Audio QualityMINDULLE HDMI audio splitter with standard HDMI 2.0, supports resolutions up to [email protected], [email protected], 3D, 4K 50/60HZ, and supports HDCP 2.2. The audio sample rate supports 192khz, providing crystal-like sound without any lag
  • Easy to Use & CarryThe HDMI audio converter is compact, easy to set up, and plug-and-play. Made of a metal housing with excellent heat dissipation and anti-interference. The port conforms to international standards, and the connection firm and tight
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SOUTHSKY 192KHz DAC Converter,HDMI ARC Audio Extractor to SPDIF Coaxial 3.5mm L/R Soundbar,Digital to Analog L/R RCA Adapter,CEC Volume Control

SOUTHSKY 192KHz DAC Converter

by SOUTHSKY
What We like

Mini Size and Easy to UseSmall size,portable,metal case,compatible with Blu-ray DVD,HDTV,TV,TV Box,Game playstation consoles,PS2,PS3,PS4,Xbox;

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Product Features

  • 192KHz DAC Digital to Analog ConverterInput SPDIF or Coaxial Digital signal,Output to L+R Analog Audio,3.5mm Jack stereo sound;
  • SPDIF to Coaxial Bidirection ConverterSPDIF (Toslink/Optical) convert to Coaxial, Coaxial convert to SPDIF(Toslink/Optical);
  • HDMI ARC Audio ExtractorSwitch to ARC mode, Audio Return Channel,Extractor the Audio to SPDIF,Coaxial,3.5mm,from TV to Soundbar or Amplifier,home theater, A/V receivers etc,volume output support CEC and could be controlled by TV remote controller.
  • HDMI ARC CEC Volume AdjustableIn ARC mode, volume from 3.5mm aux and L+R RCA can be countrolled by TV's remote controller (Attention:Using HDMI 1.4 version or above cable,set audio to be L/PCM.Coaxial and SPDIF have sound,but not available for volume control by TV remote controller)
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OREI HDMI (eARC & ARC) to RCA L/R Analog Audio Converter With 3.5mm Jack Support Headphone/Speaker Outputs - HDMI ARC to Analog Audio Converter (DA25)

OREI HDMI (eARC & ARC) to RCA L/R Audio Analog Converter With 3.5mm Jack Support Headphone/Speaker Outputs

by Orei Products
What We like

TV's remote control will not passthrough volume control to your analog amp or speakers. Volume would need to be controlled using the analog amp's or speaker's own remote/controller.

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Product Features

  • Supports stereo PCM / LPCM 2.0 Channel 192KHz / 24 bits max support (depend on max audio resolution of the source)
  • Plug & play Installation
  • It has a power on/off switch with LED indicator
  • Converts the HDMI (e ARC& ARC) digital signals from the TV into 3.5mm AUX and L/R Analog audio signals
  • Input: HDMI eARC/ARC; Output: L/R 2 RCA or 3.5mm connector (output audio simultaneously)

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