Avantree Opera Aura review

The Opera Aura is the most complete TV kit Avantree sells for people with newer televisions. Its transmitter accepts HDMI ARC as well as optical and 3.5 mm AUX, which matters because many recent smart TVs put their best audio output on HDMI. For dialogue, Avantree lists four EQ modes, two of them Clear Voice settings, and a transmitter Volume Boost that reaches up to 117 dB. The system broadcasts over Auracast, so extra compatible headphones, and hearing aids that support Auracast reception, can join with their own volume. Avantree rates play time at up to 35 hours and range at up to 164 ft, with latency of about 50 ms. A passthrough lets a soundbar keep playing for everyone else. The trade-offs are cost, at $179.99, and a warning from Avantree that HDMI ARC can disable TV speakers on some models, which defeats the point of shared listening if your TV behaves that way.

Who it is for

Households with a newer smart TV, or a listener whose hearing aids support Auracast.

Price

$179.99 at Avantree when checked.

Regular price $179.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 7, 2026.

Key features

• HDMI ARC, optical and 3.5 mm AUX inputs on the transmitter
• 4 EQ modes, including 2 Clear Voice settings
• Volume Boost up to 117 dB with the transmitter
• Up to 35 hours of play time and up to 164 ft (50 m) range
• Auracast broadcast that compatible hearing aids can receive

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Connects to HDMI ARC TVs without an extra adapter
• Strength: About 50 ms latency for lip sync
• Strength: Optical and AUX passthrough so a soundbar can keep playing
• Weakness: Avantree warns HDMI ARC may switch off TV speakers on some models
• Weakness: Hearing aids must support Auracast reception to join
• Weakness: Costs $80 more than the Ensemble Pro on sale

Key facts

• TV inputs: HDMI ARC, optical, 3.5 mm AUX
• Battery: Up to 35 hours
• Range: Up to 164 ft (50 m)
• Max volume: Up to 117 dB with Volume Boost
• Latency: About 50 ms

Where it ranks

Avantree Opera Aura is No. 2 in our Best TV Headphones verdict.