HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) and eARC remove the need for a separate audio cable when sending sound from a TV to a compatible soundbar or AV receiver. For more, see what is HDMI ARC? HDMI eARC ...

High-Definition Multimedia Interface cables have been connecting our media devices since their launch on December 9, 2002. Since then, the standard has been updated many times with the latest HDMI 2.2 ...

With the increasing demand for immersive home entertainment systems, it’s essential to have a clear understanding of HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) and HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel). We ...

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 ...

If you've bought a TV, soundbar, or AV receiver at any point over the last five years or so, there's a good chance it has an HDMI ARC port. The "ARC" in that moniker stands for Audio Return Channel, a ...

If you have a fancy home theater system with a soundbar and surround sound speakers, then how you connect it to your TV is an important consideration. There are legacy options you may be more familiar ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Using an ARC and eARC port has many benefits, including support for high-resolution audio and surround sound formats. But what if your TV ...

If you're looking for a soundbar with voice assistants, multiroom music and other features, the Arc will float your boat. TV and home video editor Ty Pendlebury joined CNET Australia in 2006, and ...

I’ve reviewed enough bleeding-edge gadgets to know that not everything works right the first time. When stuff doesn’t work, I’ll wait patiently for a firmware update. I’ll sit tight until there’s a ...

I've been trying to get my laptop to send audio over the HDMI output into the HDMI ARC input on a new amp. Didn't work with the 11yo v1.2 cable I'd been using but also doesn't work with the one ...

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 ...