Do you need the optical audio port for the sound

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  Not always. It also supports optical out. If you have HDMI that is enough to port both sound and video

  • Answered by Sesh N
  • Sep 3, 2012
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• HDMI also carries sound to your TV/receiver along with the video. The optical is for digital sound, vs. the RCA style jacks. Sounds way better.

  • Answered by Harley J from Scappoose
  • Dec 5, 2012
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