NEWCAREOptical Audio Splitter 1 in 3 Out,SPDIF Toslink Digital Optical Audio Cable Splitter 1x3 Support LPCM2.0 Doldy Digital & DTS 5.1 for Xbox,PS4,DVD,TV Box,Home Theatre, Receiver,Sound Bar

I have a Samsung OLED (90C) that does actually have an analog audio output (3.5mm) but it is very noisy, producing lots of squelching from EM interference. This tv also has optical audio output and can even use USB DACs. I had settled on using a Schiit DAC to send audio from the TV to my soundbar, but periodically the tv wouldn't detect the DAC and would then switch back to internal speakers, which was frustrating. Other times, it would send a horrifying, loud screech to the DAC which was then passed to the soundbar. I couldn't use the optical output for my soundbar because that was going to my Sennheiser wireless tv headphones (TR185, which are awesome). However, optical still seemed to be the best output option on this tv in terms of reliability and signal quality. I guess there's also eARC, which in my experience is endlessly flaky, and I needed all my HDMI ports for other things.All of that is to say, this little box solved my issues. I power it from the usb port on the TV, and it splits the tv's optical output to the Sennhesier headphones and my soundbar. I can use both simultaneously if I want, sound quality is great, and everything stays in sync. Of course, this box won't help anyone wanting HDMI audio for Atmos or other cutting edge surround formats, but I'm limited to stereo through the headphones or soundbar, which I use for space-saving reasons, so in my case it's perfect. I tuck it back behind a shelf and its out of sight, out of mind. My only gripe is that it has no visible indicator that it's working; no LED or anything. But if you are getting sound, that means it's working. We'll see if it is made to last!

Works great, an able to have a sound bar, wireless headphones, and a Roku at the same time.

Very nice optical splitter for the price. Easy to set up and works like it should. Just wish the power cord was a bit longer and included an A/C adapter.

very useful

Got a new Sony TV and like other new TVs, lacks audio out ports. I bought this to be able to use older models Sennheiser headphones and Vizio sound bar simultaneously and independent from each other and the TV speakers. After reading a review from another buyer who was seeking the same result, I chose this splitter and am very satisfied with the results. I connected the splitter to the TV with the provided optical cable, plugged the provided power cord into one of the TV USB ports, connected the sound bar to the splitter via optical cable, connected the head phones first to an optical to analog converter (also purchased on Amazon), and then connected the optical end to this splitter. Works great with my new Sony and didn't have to upgrade to a sound bar with ARC. There is no lag with the audio and visual, every thing is in sync and perfect. Oh yes, initially I purchased an HDMI ARC adapter (to connect non ARC to ARC) in hopes of being able to connect my sound bar that way, but that did not work so I returned and got this instead. If you don't mind using a separate control for the sound bar, its a very good solution.

Works as advertised. Happy.

I got this to power the TV sound bar as well as the Bluetooth transmitter that feeds our hearing aids. Before this, it was an either or choice. Now I can power both up as well as being able to have them both active. Now guests can hear the sound along with us old phartz with hearing aids.It was super simple connecting it up.

3 Port Digital Optical Splitter, SPDIF TOSLINK Digital Optical Audio Splitter 1x3(1 in 3 Out), Audio Format Support LPCM2.0 Doldy Digital & DTS 5.1The optical splitter comes packaged in a plain white cardboard box that appears recyclable. Inside the box, is a plastic blow-molded sleeve to cushion the splitter in shipping, a short optical cord, a power cable ( USBA to USB mini), and a user manual. Please note that this does not come with a wall adapter for the power supply, you will have to provide your own power. The optical cable that comes with it is fairly short, about a meter long.( About 3 ft for us folks in the US) ( the power cord is also short, about 3 ft) The splitter worked great for my use.