Ethereal AS-1X3TSPLIT
James from Howell, MI on 3/28/2023
Had it about a week so far works as advertised. This optical ethereal device was needed for the optical head phones which was required due to TV having only one output port and because I wanted to use both headphones and Bose sound bar system.
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Baron from Millville, PA on 1/2/2023
Local stores didn't carry optical audio splitters but Crutchfield does. This splitter was necessary to use my sound bar and headphones with myTV. WORKS PERFECTLY!!
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Ethereal AS-1X3TSPLIT
Dan from Knoxville, TN on 12/20/2022
Your staff led me in the wrong direction and sold me both items I didn't need. The splitter would not work for my application, and I didn't need the cable. Fortunately, I got a refund on the splitter, and I'll keep the cable.
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Ethereal AS-1X3TSPLIT
Rick from Bemidji, MN on 12/8/2022
Thank you for helping me pick out the right product. It is working great
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Ethereal AS-1X3TSPLIT
James from The Woodlands, TX on 9/6/2022
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Ethereal AS-1X3TSPLIT
Robert from Venice, FL on 7/31/2022
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DIGITAL OPTICAL SPLITTER
Thomas from Bethel Park, PA on 2/10/2022
I NEEDED ANOTHER DIGITAL OPTICAL OUTPUT PORT FROM MY TV. DID QUICK SEARCH FOR OPTICAL SPLITTERS AND THIS GUY POPPED UP. READ SPECS AND DECIDED TO ORDER. iT ARRIVED, I INSTALLED AND IT WORKED IMMEDIATELY. I'M A HAPPY CAMPER
Pros: IT HAS 3 OUTPUT PORTS. i ONLY EXPECTED TWO.....
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Ethereal AS-1X3TSPLIT
Norman from Oklahoma City, OK on 1/12/2022
It works great. I now have three optical audio tv outputs rather than just one.
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Crutchfield customer from Southgate, MI on 12/20/2021
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Great optical audio splitter
Crutchfield customer from Indian Springs, AL on 10/28/2021
This digital optical audio splitter is just what I needed for a single optical output from my flat screen TV to input to a compact stereo amplifier with sub-woofer output to enhance the sound from my TV and to input to a surround sound system when watching movies.
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Ethereal AS-1X3TSPLIT
Crutchfield customer from Yorkville, IL on 9/26/2021
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Ethereal AS-1X3TSPLIT
Crutchfield customer from Sebastian, FL on 7/24/2021
Nifty device. If you need more optical outputs this will do the trick. My TV only has 1 optical out and I need 2. This will actually output 3 if needed. Seems to work as intended without degrading the signal.
Pros: Good performance optical splitter with 1 in and 3 outs. Works well without signal degradation.
Cons: It does have a power supply that needs to be plugged in to operate. Not really a con but you need to be able to plug it in.
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Very Useful Device
Crutchfield customer from Cadillac, MI on 6/17/2021
This is an elegant and relatively inexpensive way to expand the limited output optical ports on many devices. My TV had only one optical port which I was using to drive my hearing aid bluetooth driver and I needed another port for a sound bar I just purchased. This unit fit the bill perfectly and it is much smaller than I had imagined, which is a good attribute.
Pros: ? Inexpensive ? Very Compact ? Easy to Connect
Cons: None
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Ethereal AS-1X3TSPLIT
Crutchfield customer from Rochester, MN on 6/13/2021
Product seems to operate just fine in delivering sound from my TV to the output speakers. The only hesitation I have is the LED "on indictor" red dot in photo does not light up when plugged in to the outlet. Not sure if that is indicating a problem or not?
Pros: multiple (3) outputs
Cons: Comes without cable connector for the input
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Ethereal AS-1X3TSPLIT
Crutchfield customer from Tucson, AZ on 5/26/2021
installation was a snap, works just fine with no discernable distortion or signal loss.
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Big things/small packages
Crutchfield customer from Rosamond, CA on 4/28/2021
It's small but mighty. Works as advertised, right out of the box.
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Works perfect.
Crutchfield customer from Byron Center, MI on 2/13/2021
Easy set up, works great. Completely satisfied with this product, problem solved!
Pros: Great sound, easy set up.
Cons: Does not make coffee.
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Hit or Miss
Crutchfield customer from Farmingville, NY on 2/4/2021
The first one arrived, and didn't work at all. The replacement that I received is working perfectly...hence my 3 star rating. The one that works is a 5. On a separate note...Crutchfield Customer Service, once again, was great. I try to buy all of my electronic equipment from them, as they support what they sell. As important, you don't have to go through 30 minutes of chat bots and holding to get someone who is empowered to help. Kudos to them.
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Ethereal AS-1X3TSPLIT
Crutchfield customer from Anna, IL on 1/18/2021
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Crutchfield customer from S Ozone Park, NY on 1/11/2021
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The right soultion
Crutchfield customer from Princeton, MA on 1/2/2021
Perfect combination to the RS 175 headphones for listening to TV through the headphones while others in the room and hear the TV through the TV speakers.
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Works as Designed
Crutchfield customer from San Jose, CA on 12/31/2020
Pricey but it works.
Pros: - 3 Outputs - Compact Design
Cons: - High Price
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Ethereal AS-1X3TSPLIT
Crutchfield customer from Knoxville, TN on 12/30/2020
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Audio fiberoptic splitter. 1 input/ 3 outputs
Crutchfield customer from South Lyon, MI on 12/25/2020
Excellent product! Worked as perfectly as I had hoped
Pros: No cons for this product. Works great!
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Ethereal AS-1X3TSPLIT
Crutchfield customer from Livermore, CA on 11/24/2020
excellent product but there is a slight skew between the three channels
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Crutchfield customer from Port Richey, FL on 10/24/2020
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Ethereal AS-1X3TSPLIT
Crutchfield customer from New Smyrna, FL on 9/12/2020
Seems to work properly. Did not realize at first that this device required power supply of its own. Power supply is under the item and its paper platform, in the box. Found it after going through things a second time. Once set up, it performs as advertised.
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Ethereal AS-1X3TSPLIT
Crutchfield customer from Belle Vernon, PA on 7/11/2020
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Crutchfield customer from Highland, IN on 5/7/2020
Works well. The power cord is not 45" as stated in the ad, but about 30". If working in tight spots, cord length matters, but I got it connected. The device is very light, my connecting optical cords keep it from moving.
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Ethereal AS-1X3TSPLIT
Scott from Lawton, OK on 5/4/2020
Worked as planned. Split optical signal from TV to sound bar for day to day listening, but also to my KEF LSX for music and streaming concerts. Easy to set up and seems to work great
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Doug's review
Crutchfield customer from Townsend, DE on 5/2/2020
Worked great connected tv optical audio output to a Klipsch sound bar and also to my Yamaha S801 integrated amp witch is about 25 feet away with no signal issues
Pros: Easy to use No signal loss for long run of a toslink cable
Cons: None
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Ethereal AS-1X3TSPLIT
Crutchfield customer from Gainesville, FL on 4/15/2020
Small, simple, inexpensive and it works Able to add wife's hearing and my new Bose wireless head phones to the TV audio options.
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Does the job
John from Stroudsburg, PA on 4/1/2020
Works great, I bought this to be able to use two sound bars at the same time with one tv and it works fine.
Pros: Cheap very small
Cons: None
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Crutchfield customer from Burke, VA on 3/23/2020
It just works. A great feature is that it has an ac adaptor to plug into the wall. Seems like it has more power than the ones that plug into the USB on the tv.
Pros: great product.
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Ethereal AS-1X3TSPLIT
Crutchfield customer from Grants Pass, OR on 2/6/2020
THIS SOLVED MY MULTIBLE COMPONENT PROBLEM WITHOUT LOSS OF SOUND QUALITY
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Works so far
Ray from Carlsbad, CA on 12/23/2019
4 stars only because first one was defective right out of the box--would not work unless constantly jiggling the cable at the input port. 2nd one, with the same cable, seems to work perfectly. Crutchfield customer service was 5 star! I did not have to return defective item and a replacement was sent immediately. I am using this to split the optical sound from a TV to a sound bar and to Sennheiser RS185 headphones. So far so good. I had tried a cheaper one that was not powered and it did not work at all.
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Crutchfield customer from North, SC on 12/3/2019
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Optical audio tv signal splitter
Crutchfield customer from Roanoke, VA on 11/28/2019
Works perfectly to split tv optical out signal to enable use of sound bar plus Sennheiser wireless earphones, also from Crutchfield. All working flawlessly.
Pros: None
Cons: Price and advice are great.
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Signal degradation
Crutchfield customer from Bayside, WI on 11/26/2019
Need to split an optical audio signal to two fairly hi-res devices. Unfortunately, splitting the signal using this device resulted in static on both ends. I put it in a drawer.
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Cons: Signal strength is not maintained upon splitting. Probably ok for devices requiring low-res signals. Not good enough for devices that need full output.
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Ethereal AS-1X3TSPLIT
Crutchfield customer from Sioux Falls, SD on 11/21/2019
Works great. Connected to sound bar and headphones.
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Ethereal AS-1X3TSPLIT
Crutchfield customer from Deerfield, MI on 11/17/2019
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Ethereal AS-1X3TSPLIT
Crutchfield customer from Camarillo, CA on 11/7/2019
Works perfectly. Small, well made and comes with the power supply. Chose this unit after checking Amazon items. At least one unit there was about the same price, but the fine print indicated a power supply had to purchased separately. I have always had great success with Crutchfield, both in products and technical help. This item did not disappoint.
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Worked Like a Charm
Crutchfield customer from Charlottesvle, VA on 8/28/2019
Product performed well at splitting the optical signal for use with two peripheral devices.
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Nice unit
Crutchfield customer from Springfield, MO on 8/25/2019
One in and three out. Works as expected. Great price.
Pros: one input and three outputs
Cons: None
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Problem solved
Crutchfield customer from Miami, FL on 7/26/2019
Works good. Solved a problem of running a sound bar and headphones off the tv optical
Pros: Multiple outputs from one inp
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Ethereal AS-1X3TSPLIT
Crutchfield customer from Poughkeepsie, NY on 6/11/2019
Again, this device is exactly what I need to get the job done! I told my advisor that I knew Crutchfield would have the answer to my dilemma of connecting old equipment with more modern equivalents! Thanks!!
Pros: Works flawlessly!
Cons: None!
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Good Optical Splitter
Crutchfield customer from Burleson, TX on 6/10/2019
Well designed toslink optical splitter. Easy setup. Plus 3 outputs.
Pros: Good compact design. 3 optical outputs
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Splitter died after 5 months
Philip from West Linn on 5/11/2019
The product worked perfectly for 5 months, and then stopped working completely. It is not returnable. There is no warranty. I have to buy a new one now- from someone else as Crutchfield does not support this product
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Nice Little Product
Donna from Rosemount, MN on 4/16/2019
Well made connector. Works as advertised. Provides high quality optical signal.
Pros: Well made. High quality optical signal.
Cons: None
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Ethereal AS-1X3TSPLIT
Crutchfield customer from Reno, NV on 4/8/2019

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Super splitter
Crutchfield customer from Stamford, CT on 2/15/2019
Great gadget to provide access to TV, Sound Bar and head Phones for our new flat screen TV system.
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Ethereal AS-1X3TSPLIT
Kenneth from Watertown, CT on 2/1/2019
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Great product!
Crutchfield customer from Greensburg, PA on 1/29/2019
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It works.
Crutchfield customer from West Linn, OR on 1/24/2019
It works. It replaced one that didn't work. Haven't a component that works makes a difference
Pros: It works
Cons: Probably more expensive than alternatives at other vendors, but perhaps the other alternatives don't work.
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Ethereal AS-1X3TSPLIT
Jim from Avon, NY on 1/3/2019
Perfect for adding surround sound headphones to my home theater system
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ITS THE SERVICE AND THE GREAT PRODUCT
IRV from Las Cruces, NM on 12/28/2018
NOT ENTERING THIS TO REVIEW THE PRODUCT. I'M REVIEWING CRUTCHFIELD CUSTOMER SERVICE WHICH IS THE BEST AROUND. PRODUCTS PURCHASED HAVE A GREAT 60 DAY RETURN POLICY. PRICES ARE COMPETITIVE AND IN SOME CASES BEAT AMAZON, ETC. HAVING YOUR OWN CRUTCHFIELD ADVISOR WHO GIVES VALID AND RELIABLE PRODUCT INFORMATION IS A MAJOR, MAJOR PLUS.
Pros: PRODUCT PRICES, CUSTOMER SERVICE
Cons: NONE AT THIS POINT
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Service and quality
Robert from Saint Ignatius, MT on 12/14/2018
I rated both the product and Crutchfield by giving them both FIVE stars. Both performed as I hoped they would, really, what more could you ask for, both exemplified quality and service and no, I do not work for either, I'm saying it like it is.
Pros: Simple enough, the company and the product both represent quality both exceeded expectations and I thought the price was fair.
Cons: Can not think of any.
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Great Vakus
Kenneth from Moline, IL on 12/11/2018
Product worked as advertised. Capably splits an optical signal and the power assist keeps the signal strong. Ordering was a pleasure. The assistant was knowledgeable and very customer oriented.
Pros: Works flawlessly. Good value.
Cons: Could use a longer power cord.
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Works great
Barry from Fuquay Varina, NC on 12/7/2018
Works perfect. Great with new TVs that have no rca plugs
Pros: Plug and play
Cons: None
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Ethereal AS-1X3TSPLIT
Crutchfield customer from Mckinney, TX on 11/30/2018
Needed a splitter for Def-Tech W Studio Micro soundbar and Sennheiser RS185 headphones. After some quick research saw there were a number of options available . Well worth the price! This is a powered splitter and the benefits to that are worth the money to me for sure.
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Good piece
Den from New Hudson, MI on 11/5/2018
I tried a couple different "splitters" from big box stores. The labeling for them was vague and they were cheap enough to take a chance. Both failed to produce any usable output signal. Waste of time. The Metra I got from Crutchfield worked perfectly and delivery was quick. Just another example of "you get what you pay for".
Pros: Simple setup, feels like quality
Cons: -
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A great solution
Robert B. from Sarasota, FL on 10/1/2018
What a great little appliance. Splits the optical signal from the TV perfectly to power the soundbar, headphones and a hearing aid transmitter. Never knew you could split an optical output. Well made.
Pros: Well made, works great, Cost effective
Cons: None
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Does what it's supposed to
Mike from Sierra Vista, AZ on 9/23/2018
Works as advertised w/o signal loss. I wish it had an off on switch , don't like the idea of electronics being left on 24-7. I put it on it's own strip protector with a toggle switch I can shut off. Product appears to be well made
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Quality splitter
Joe from Buford, GA on 8/5/2018
My first splitter to purchase came from a different online retailer. It was cheaply made and lasted 2 months. The Metra splitter is a world of difference in quality. I installed it in 2 minutes. The splitter works great and now I can easily listen to my Bose sound system on my TV and get very clear sound privately from my headphones.
Pros: Small in size and high quality. No distortion.
Cons: None
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Ethereal AS-1X3TSPLIT
Crutchfield customer from Boerne, TX on 7/18/2018
This little jewel works great. So easy to hook up.
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Ethereal AS-1X3TSPLIT
John from Nottingham, MD on 6/27/2018
The optical splitter works perfectly! We used it to connect our Samsgung TV to both a sound bar and a bluetooth transmitter for our wireless earbuds. The splitter allows us to use the sound bar and the earbuds simultaneously without any degradation of sound quality. Well worth the price!
Pros: Small footprint Easy to set up
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Ethereal AS-1X3TSPLIT
Crutchfield customer from Rancho Mirage, CA on 6/20/2018
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Ethereal AS-1X3TSPLIT
Crutchfield customer from Aspen, CO on 3/28/2018
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Ethereal AS-1X3TSPLIT
Sam 12 from Chaptico, MD on 2/4/2018
Easy to use, no power loss to either lines
Pros: Small, powerful, easy to use
Cons: A little pricey
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Ethereal AS-1X3TSPLIT
Crutchfield customer from Baton Rouge, LA on 1/24/2018
This item has helped us a lot. Now we don't need to disconnect our sound bar to connect the headset that we purchased form Crutchfield. Which was another great investment. Thank you Crutchfield for always being so helpful.
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Digital audio splitter
Stephen from Twin Falls, ID on 1/12/2018
This product will split your digital audio output into two audio streams to provide audio to two separate systems and amplify that output so that each system sees equal input as if the stream had not been split. It is simple to install and works as advertised.
Pros: Works as advertised and expected
Cons: None
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Does what it says
Wayne from Gilford, NH on 12/18/2017
I have only had it for a couple of weeks... Works as described, splits digital audio without any noticeable degradation.
Pros: Plug-and-play
Cons: None
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Ethereal AS-1X3TSPLIT
Crutchfield customer from Culver, OR on 12/12/2017
So far it is working ok. I have my amp and tv ears hook up to it and all is good. Think you for your helping on finding it I like it.
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Works as described
Rick from Saline, MI on 10/25/2017
Successfully used to interface digital audio output from a Samsung 55" HDR TV to Sennheiser RS195 headphones for hearing impaired and to a McIntosh MA5200. After reading several reviews of non-powered devices, selected this device.
Pros: simple installation; small; power indicator light
Cons: none so far
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