ARC is never as good as direct source. Usually I connect sources directly to the HT Processor. Then use the HDMI output on the processor to connect to the TV.
The HDMI cable recommendation is based on budget. The older Wire World Starlight 5-2 are a good cable, but they are getting rare and harder to find (probably because I'm always recommending them). You can find the used on ebay or usaaudiomart sometimes. I do have a couple of 1M and 2M cables.
If you are willing to get a really expensive cable, the Nordost Heimdall 2 is awsome, but $800 retail.
Always get 2 meter minimum even if you don't need it. The 1 meter cables do not perform as well because of digital signal reflections.
For real budget, the cryo-treated Neotech NEHH-4200 from Audio Sensibiliy is typically less than $100 for a 2 meter.
The HDMI cable recommendation is based on budget. The older Wire World Starlight 5-2 are a good cable, but they are getting rare and harder to find (probably because I'm always recommending them). You can find the used on ebay or usaaudiomart sometimes. I do have a couple of 1M and 2M cables.
If you are willing to get a really expensive cable, the Nordost Heimdall 2 is awsome, but $800 retail.
Always get 2 meter minimum even if you don't need it. The 1 meter cables do not perform as well because of digital signal reflections.
For real budget, the cryo-treated Neotech NEHH-4200 from Audio Sensibiliy is typically less than $100 for a 2 meter.