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Avantree HAX06 - HDMI ARC Audio Extractor with Passthrough

Name: Avantree HAX06 - HDMI ARC Audio Extractor with Passthrough
Brand: Avantree
SKU: B0FLJKKF4V

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Bottom line: The Avantree HAX06: Adds optical and RCA audio outputs to TVs that only have an HDMI ARC port; main trade-off: works only with a TV HDMI ARC port, not HDMI source or streaming devices.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ Adds optical and RCA audio outputs to TVs that only have an HDMI ARC port
✓ Bypass Mode runs an ARC soundbar and optical/RCA headphones at the same time
✓ Passes full 5.1 surround to an ARC soundbar when optical/RCA outputs are idle
✓ HDMI-CEC support lets the TV remote control soundbar volume over HDMI
✓ Feeds a Bluetooth transmitter for wireless headphones or hearing aids via RCA

Cons

✗ Works only with a TV HDMI ARC port, not HDMI source or streaming devices
✗ No Roku, Apple TV, or game console compatibility on the HDMI input
✗ HDMI OUT targets ARC soundbars only, so monitors and projectors are out
✗ eARC must be disabled in TV settings before the extractor will work

SpecPicks Verdict

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Key Features

【Add Audio Outputs to HDMI ARC-Only TVs】HAX06 extracts audio from your TV’s HDMI ARC port and outputs to Optical or RCA — perfect for TVs without standard audio-out ports. If your TV has eARC, simply turn it off eARC in settings to enable ARC mode.
【Use HDMI Soundbar and RCA/Optical Devices Together】Want to keep your HDMI ARC soundbar but also connect wireless headphones or hearing aids? Enable Bypass Mode to use both at the same time — just connect a Bluetooth transmitter (not included) to the Optical or RCA output.
【Not for HDMI Sources or Non-ARC Outputs】 HAX06 works only with the HDMI ARC port on your TV. It is not compatible with HDMI streaming devices or external media players（ not compatible with Rok* streaming devices, Appl* TV, game consoles), and its HDMI OUT is designed for HDMI ARC soundbars only – not for monitors or projectors.
【Control Your Soundbar with the TV Remote】If both your TV and soundbar support HDMI-CEC, you can adjust volume using your TV remote. (CEC works over HDMI only — not supported on Optical or RCA connections.)
【Preserves 5.1 Surround Sound for HDMI Soundbars】When you're not using the Optical or RCA outputs, HAX06 passes through full 5.1 surround sound to your HDMI ARC soundbar — no need to switch to PCM, as long as your TV and soundbar support it.

Full Specifications

Brand	Avantree
Model	OTHR-HAX06
Interface	Optical, RCA
Unit Count	1 Count
Part Number	OTHR-HAX06
Connectivity	Bluetooth
Compatibility	Switch
Interface Type	Optical, RCA
Connection Type	Wireless
Number of Items	1
Number of Packs	1
Audio Output Mode	Stereo, Surround Sound (Dolby 5.1)
Compatible Devices	Television
Number of Channels	6
Included Components	HAX06 HDMI Audio Converter, Type C charging cable

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