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Though I've only had this for a bit, it's done the trick of connecting my computer to my surround sound system. I've used a DVI-to-HDMI cable to send the video signal to my a/v receiver (and then to the TV), and this optical cable did the trick for getting the sound there digitally (as my receiver wouldn't mix a digital video feed via HDMI with analog sound). So far so good, and much cheaper than many alternative cables. Eforcity cables have solved my problems without breaking the bank, yet again.

It's less than $5 including shipping! Why are you still reading? I've had this for about 6 months and have had absolutely no problems with it. Honestly, I had such little trouble with it I forgot all about it. That's why my review has been postponed so long. On to the review. Here's my setup: I have all my accessories plugged into my TV (PS3, XBox, VCR) and have this cable going from my TV Audio out into my 5.1 surround sound DVD player. The sound is great (kills those annoying VGA red/white cables). Sure, it COULD fall out... if you are constantly sliding your TV around. But if your TV and surround are stationary, you will have no problems at all. Surely you have $5 lying around. Give it a try, you won't be disappointed.

12 feet is a pretty good length, and I am having no problems with this. I love it, and the price can't be beat

This cable works. My cable came almost exactly as shown in the picture, albeit the tip covers were not connected to the cable as is shown in the picture, but as separate easy-to-lose caps. It's got 2 male fiber optic ends, connected by 12 feet of cable. The ends plug in and have a reassuring and positive "click" into both my xbox 360 and logitech z-5500 system, which is sure to not wiggle loose. Sound obviously comes out of all speakers on my 5.1 surround sound system. No issue there, as it's transmitting digital data. I have no clue what, in a home theater environment, could possibly add interference to a fiber optical signal? A star erupting in your living room?

One thing to mention is that the cable part is quite thin (maybe 3.5 or 4 mm in diameter). The only downside of this that I could see is that it's probably easier to destroy the cable if you were to accidentally place heavy furniture over it, but I don't see this being an issue for most people. On the flip side, it's quite easy in stringing from my xbox, out of my TV unit, and to my 5.1 receiver without having to move my TV or TV unit, since the cable is thin and flexible. Some thicker cables, like HDMI or super-shielded fiber optic cable, can be troublesome and require you to move your TV unit in order to actually bend the cable behind your TV.

I'd definitely recommend this cable over more expensive alternatives.

The better bass that you can ever imagine for my Explorer 8300HDC Scientific Atlanta DVR.

5 stars for the price that I paid .

Capable to send 5.1 to be converted in 7.1 through my Onkyo TX SR605 in Dolby pro logic IIx

Extra Tip:
If you love the blacks in High Definition, combine this cable with a component cable PURE/Av by Belkin