There are so many different types of audio cables that are available on the market today. It is quite difficult to make an informed decision about what is right for your needs. Here are the quick, down and dirty, ins and outs of the different types of audio cables that are available. Hopefully this will make it easier for you to choose what is right for your project.

The Coax digital audio offers digital connection with copper cables. These cables are usually long. The Dolby digital cable is supported. However, the copper cables run into interference. The DVD-A or SACD are neither supported. Fire wire is the best way to go if you are looking for multichannel audio with large bandwidth. It’s compatible for some HTPC newer receivers. As well STB’s, DVD’s with digital audio workstations. You may have support for DVD-A and SACD. The drawbacks the lack of locking connector. This would cause it to disconnect easily, so audio only interface would be your main reason for use with most systems with the exception possibly being with Set Top Boxes, audio and video use, HDTV’s and digital VCR’s.
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