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

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 ...

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 ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) and eARC remove the need for a separate audio cable when sending ...

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 ...

So I just bought myself a 5.1 surround sound ARC enabled sound bar, the Vizio SB36512-F6. This is currently being plugged into a TCL 55R617. My plan, with how my understanding of how HDMI ARC should ...

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 ...

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Monoprice Component & S/PDIF Digital Coax/Optical Toslink Audio to HDMI Converter does what it says. While it isn't without its quirks, it does work. Mostly. Monoprice has a singular reputation in the ...

If you are wondering what the difference between different HDMI specifications are this quick guide will take you through the main points you need to know to understand what HDMI ARC and HDMI eARC are ...