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 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 ...

Does anyone know for certain whether the Samsung LN46C600 is HDMI 1.4 compliant, specifically with respect to audio return channel? The "630" model seems to be more common but is supposedly identical, ...

Image credits: Seventyfour/stock.adobe.com. There are as many ways to transmit audio as there are notes in a symphony, and when it comes to system design, the pro AV ...

Sound bars are nothing revolutionary, but JVC's newly announced TH-BC3 packs a few features worth mentioning. At the top of the list is the inclusion of an HDMI 1.4 enabled ARC (Audio Return Channel), ...

Modern soundbars are pretty capable and typically support a wide range of input options, including HDMI and optical ports. The HDMI port, which is referred to as an Audio Return Channel (ARC) or ...

HDMI® technology continues to play a central role in how we experience sound and picture at home and in commercial settings. Among its most impactful features are the Audio Return Channel (ARC) and ...

The effort to improve the home theater experience comes with several implementation challenges for the system designer of HTiBs, sound bars and AVRs. The latest version of the HDMI standard includes ...

SV-500 MK Adds HDMI ARC and Bluetooth 5.0 Connectivity and outputs 50 watts per channel for $1,500. One of the most controversial amplifier reviews that I have written over the years was my report on ...

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 ...