They look identical, but HDMI and HDMI ARC ports are different. Discover the 3 hidden ways these ports handle your sound.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. HDMI has simplified home entertainment by streamlining the way devices connect. You now no longer need two separate cables to route audio and ...

The new TV has HDMI eARC, but the receiver — from 2007, lest we forget — was made before the advent of ARC, let alone eARC. In this situation, both the 4K Blu-ray player and the Roku Ultra could be ...

I have an older Panasonic TC P50ST30 (release review/specs here) that was generously given to be by another Arsian that does have ARC support (I think). The TV sitting in front of an old but nicer ...

If you’re bought yourself a swanky new TV and want to connect it to your A/V system, you’ll have the option of a few different cable types to use. There are classics like 3.5mm and optical, but you’re ...

If you want to connect your new TV to a soundbar or receiver, the easiest way to do it is with an HDMI cable. Nearly all modern TVs and audio gear have an HDMI feature called Audio Return Channel. ARC ...

HDMI was marketed as an easy fix for improving the sound quality of your home theater experience. The reality is that HDMI ARC/eARC don’t always work as advertised. Understanding this dilemma, almost ...

You can call it J-Tech Digital, or you can call it Monoprice Blackbird…. Under either name, this is a fine four-input/one-output HDMI switcher for your entertainment center. Soundbars with one or a ...