In order to get a better sound experience, it is impractical if you always switch different input sources to your external soundbar or surround sound speakers by unplugging the optical audio cable, which is the purpose of the digital optical switch you are looking for.
Opposite to digital optical splitter, the optical switch allows us to access multiple source devices to one surround speaker or soundbar with SPDIF optical input port. You can easily control which source device outputs audio through buttons or IR.
This is a plug-and-play device. The only thing you need to do is to set the audio output method and audio format. Digital optical only supports Dolby Digital (AC-3), DTS or LPCM/PCM audio, you should turn off Dolby Digital plus. Also, please remember to remove the plastic shields on the tips of the optical cable, this is the simplest detail that many users may ignore.
After analyzing the professionalism of the seller and the reliability of the product (including most product reviews), we finally listed the following options for your reference, and we will update truly reliable products regularly (usually every month). (Updated: Feb 17, 2021)
1. J-Tech Digital (3 in 1 out) Premium Quality SPDIF TOSLINK Digital Optical Audio Switch with Remote
Specs & Features:
- 3 female input to 1 female output
- Support LPCM2.0/DTS/Dolby-AC3
- Supports 5.1 channels output up 130 ft
- Compatible with Apple TV, PS3, PS4, Xbox, Blu-ray Player, Cable box, HDTV, etc.
- Free lifetime technical support and 12-Month Warranty
2. eSynic (3 in 1 out) Toslink Switch Digital Optical Audio Switcher Box with IR Remote
Specs & Features:
- 3 female input to 1 female output
- Support LPCM2.0/DTS/Dolby-AC3
- Using the Optical Fiber Cable Loss Less Than 0.2Dbm, Output Distance Up to 40m.
- Compatible with Apple TV, PS3, PS4, Xbox, Blu-ray Player, Cable box, HDTV, etc.
- Comes with a 6.6 feet Toslink Cable
- 18-Month Warranty
3. LiNKFOR (2 in 1 out) Digital Toslink Optical Switch with 6ft Optical Cable and IR Remote
Specs & Features:
- 2 female input to 1 female output
- Support LPCM2.0/DTS/Dolby-AC3
- Supports 5.1 channels output up 130 ft
- Compatible with Apple TV, PS3, PS4, Xbox, Blu-ray Player, Cable box, HDTV, etc.
4. Portta SPDIF Toslink Switcher 2×1 Digital Optical Audio Switch with IR Remote Control
Specs & Features:
- 3 female input to 1 female output
- Support LPCM2.0/DTS/Dolby-AC3
- Using the Optical Fiber Cable Loss Less Than 0.2Dbm, Output Distance Up to 40m.
- Compatible with Apple TV, PS3, PS4, Xbox, Blu-ray Player, Cable box, HDTV, etc.
- 5-Years Warranty
5. Neoteck 5 Port Digital Optical Audio Switcher with IR Remote Control
Specs & Features:
- 5 female input to 1 female output
- Support LPCM2.0/DTS/Dolby-AC3
- Using the Optical Fiber Cable Loss Less Than 0.2Dbm, Output Distance Up to 40m.
- Compatible with Apple TV, PS3, PS4, Xbox, Blu-ray Player, Cable box, HDTV, etc.
- Come with 1 meter Toslink cable (Optical cable)
- 5-Years Warranty
FAQs:
Q: Can I use two of the 3 ports at the same time?
A: No, you cannot. The 3 Input ports, such as port 1 (PS4), port 2 (Roku), & port 3 (TV), can only be used individually through the OUT port to your sound speaker.
Q: Does this product support 5.1 surround sound?
A: Yes.
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