The Best Digital Audio Cables 2024

Updated On November 24th, 2024

Looking for the best Digital Audio Cables? You aren't short of choices in 2022. The difficult bit is deciding the best Digital Audio Cables for you, but luckily that's where we can help. Based on testing out in the field with reviews, sells etc, we've created this ranked list of the finest Digital Audio Cables.

Rank Product Name Score
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AudioQuest - 0.75M Carbon Optical Toslink Fiber-Optic Cable + Mini-Adaptor - Black

AudioQuest - 0.75M Carbon Optical Toslink Fiber-Optic Cable + Mini-Adaptor - Black

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AudioQuest - OptiLink 5' Toslink Fiber-Optic Cable - Black

AudioQuest - OptiLink 5' Toslink Fiber-Optic Cable - Black

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AudioQuest - OptiLink 10' Toslink Fiber-Optic Cable - Black

AudioQuest - OptiLink 10' Toslink Fiber-Optic Cable - Black

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AudioQuest - 0.75M Pearl Optical > 3.5mm Mini Toslink Fiber-Optic Cable - Gray

AudioQuest - 0.75M Pearl Optical > 3.5mm Mini Toslink Fiber-Optic Cable - Gray

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AudioQuest - OptiLink 26' Toslink Fiber-Optic Cable - Gray

AudioQuest - OptiLink 26' Toslink Fiber-Optic Cable - Gray

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AudioQuest - OptiLink 2.5' Toslink Fiber-Optic Cable - Black

AudioQuest - OptiLink 2.5' Toslink Fiber-Optic Cable - Black

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PYLE - PCBL43FT6 Y Audio Cable Adapter - Black

PYLE - PCBL43FT6 Y Audio Cable Adapter - Black

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AudioQuest - Optilink Pearl 5' Digital Optical Audio Cable - Gray/Gray Stripe

AudioQuest - Optilink Pearl 5' Digital Optical Audio Cable - Gray/Gray Stripe

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AudioQuest - Optilink Pearl 10' Digital Optical Audio Cable - Gray/Gray stripe

AudioQuest - Optilink Pearl 10' Digital Optical Audio Cable - Gray/Gray stripe

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AudioQuest - Optilink Pearl 16.4' Digital Optical Audio Cable - Gray/Gray stripe

AudioQuest - Optilink Pearl 16.4' Digital Optical Audio Cable - Gray/Gray stripe

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1. AudioQuest - 0.75M Carbon Optical Toslink Fiber-Optic Cable + Mini-Adaptor - Black

AudioQuest - 0.75M Carbon Optical Toslink Fiber-Optic Cable + Mini-Adaptor - Black
100%

Our Score

Fiber optic technology; PVC jacket; 4' length

While, thanks to HDMI, Toslink is not so often used to connect a DVD player to an A/V receiver, Toslink connectors are common on cable-boxes, TV sets, subwoofers, all sorts of products. And now, the 3.5 mm Mini Optical connector, also somewhat incorrectly known as Mini-Toslink, is everywhere from the 3.5 mm dual-purpose headphone jack on a Mac laptop, to inputs on some of the finest portables.

2. AudioQuest - OptiLink 5' Toslink Fiber-Optic Cable - Black

AudioQuest - OptiLink 5' Toslink Fiber-Optic Cable - Black
100%

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Compatible with most cameras up to 20 lbs.; 60" maximum extension height; 5.5" minimum extension height; 5 leg sections; ergonomic ball head

While, thanks to HDMI, Toslink is not so often used to connect a DVD player to an A/V receiver, Toslink connectors are common on cable-boxes, TV sets, subwoofers, all sorts of products. And now, the 3.5 mm Mini Optical connector, also somewhat incorrectly known as Mini-Toslink, is everywhere from the 3.5 mm dual-purpose headphone jack on a Mac laptop, to inputs on some of the finest portables.

3. AudioQuest - OptiLink 10' Toslink Fiber-Optic Cable - Black

AudioQuest - OptiLink 10' Toslink Fiber-Optic Cable - Black
100%

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Compatible with most cameras up to 20 lbs.; 60" maximum extension height; 5.5" minimum extension height; 5 leg sections; ergonomic ball head

While, thanks to HDMI, Toslink is not so often used to connect a DVD player to an A/V receiver, Toslink connectors are common on cable-boxes, TV sets, subwoofers, all sorts of products. And now, the 3.5 mm Mini Optical connector, also somewhat incorrectly known as Mini-Toslink, is everywhere from the 3.5 mm dual-purpose headphone jack on a Mac laptop, to inputs on some of the finest portables.

4. AudioQuest - 0.75M Pearl Optical > 3.5mm Mini Toslink Fiber-Optic Cable - Gray

AudioQuest - 0.75M Pearl Optical > 3.5mm Mini Toslink Fiber-Optic Cable - Gray
100%

Our Score

Fiber optic technology; PVC jacket; 4' length

While, thanks to HDMI, Toslink is not so often used to connect a DVD player to an A/V receiver, Toslink connectors are common on cable-boxes, TV sets, subwoofers, all sorts of products. And now, the 3.5 mm Mini Optical connector, also somewhat incorrectly known as Mini-Toslink, is everywhere from the 3.5 mm dual-purpose headphone jack on a Mac laptop, to inputs on some of the finest portables.

5. AudioQuest - OptiLink 26' Toslink Fiber-Optic Cable - Gray

AudioQuest - OptiLink 26' Toslink Fiber-Optic Cable - Gray
100%

Our Score

Fiber optic technology; PVC jacket; 4' length

While, thanks to HDMI, Toslink is not so often used to connect a DVD player to an A/V receiver, Toslink connectors are common on cable-boxes, TV sets, subwoofers, all sorts of products. And now, the 3.5 mm Mini Optical connector, also somewhat incorrectly known as Mini-Toslink, is everywhere from the 3.5 mm dual-purpose headphone jack on a Mac laptop, to inputs on some of the finest portables.

6. AudioQuest - OptiLink 2.5' Toslink Fiber-Optic Cable - Black

AudioQuest - OptiLink 2.5' Toslink Fiber-Optic Cable - Black
100%

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Connects TOSLINK to mini TOSLINK; fiber optic technology; 2.5' length

Transmit audio from a portable device to an AV component with this 2.46-foot AudioQuest Pearl OptiLink optical cable. Its 3.5mm to TOSLINK interface connects a laptop or any media source with a headphone jack to compatible home theater equipment. The low-dispersion fiber conductors of this AudioQuest Pearl OptiLink optical cable minimize signal distortion.

7. PYLE - PCBL43FT6 Y Audio Cable Adapter - Black

PYLE - PCBL43FT6 Y Audio Cable Adapter - Black
94%

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Polymer fiber; highly polished ends; ergonomic plug; in-wall rated

PylePro PCBL43FT6 Y Audio Cable Adapter - 6 ft - 6.35mm Audio

8. AudioQuest - Optilink Pearl 5' Digital Optical Audio Cable - Gray/Gray Stripe

AudioQuest - Optilink Pearl 5' Digital Optical Audio Cable - Gray/Gray Stripe
94%

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Code library; code search; memory protection; previous channel control

Optimize your audio setup's sound quality with this AudioQuest OptiLink Pearl interconnect cable. Its low-dispersion fiber technology maximizes sound quality, while its low-jitter design minimizes digital timing errors. Sturdy construction ensures that this AudioQuest OptiLink Pearl interconnect cable stands up to everyday wear so you get the most out of your audio system.

9. AudioQuest - Optilink Pearl 10' Digital Optical Audio Cable - Gray/Gray stripe

AudioQuest - Optilink Pearl 10' Digital Optical Audio Cable - Gray/Gray stripe
94%

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Code library; code search; memory protection; previous channel control

Get the best in sound quality with this AudioQuest OptiLink Pearl optical interconnect cable. Its low-dispersion fiber provides crystal-clear audio transfer, and its low-jitter design prevents digital timing errors. The 3M length of this AudioQuest OptiLink Pearl optical interconnect cable offers utility in any situation, and its sturdy brass ferrule construction ensures that it won't fail in punishing environments.

10. AudioQuest - Optilink Pearl 16.4' Digital Optical Audio Cable - Gray/Gray stripe

AudioQuest - Optilink Pearl 16.4' Digital Optical Audio Cable - Gray/Gray stripe
94%

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Code library; code search; memory protection; previous channel control

Enjoy high-quality digital audio and video output with this 16.4-foot AudioQuest Pearl HDMI cable. It uses long-grain copper conductor technology for reduced audio distortion and delivers crystal clear video on 1080p and 4K displays at frequencies up to 600Hz. This AudioQuest Pearl HDMI cable transfers top quality 3D video from Blu-ray systems.


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