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

So you purchased a new big-screen TV this Black Friday and want to buy some accessories. One of those accessories is probably some HDMI cable so you can interface with your Xbox, Playstation 5, ...

ARC (the acronym stands for Audio Return Channel) is the digital conduit that TVs use to send their audio—whether it be from an onboard over-the-air tuner or an onboard or USB media streamer that ...

You might not be taking full advantage of your sound system as not all HDMI ports work the same. Learn about the features and ...

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 ...

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 ...

Chances are good you'll have to replace your older HDMI cables if you want to use the latest data transfer standard with a 4K TV. Q. I’m on the verge of buying a new 4K TV and a new soundbar. I am ...

The best HDMI cables help connect source devices to displays, such as gaming monitors, TV sound systems, and projectors, for users to enjoy high-quality audio and visuals. They do so by leveraging ...

Much like charging cords, you can never have too many HDMI cables lying around the house, which is why this Amazon deal is ...

Once you’ve got your new TV out of the packaging, you’ll no doubt spend some time studying the inputs on the back. You’ll work out which cable goes in where, and may have noticed that one of the HDMI ...