Can You Use A Soundbar Without An HDMI ARC Port?

A soundbar can still connect to your devices without an HDMI ARC port. It should either have pysical ports like coaxial and ...

HDMI vs. optical: Which should your sound system use?

For those looking to create a top-tier sound system, there's an important distinction to be made between HDMI and digital ...
ecoustics

WTF is HDMI ARC/eARC?

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 ...

There's only one good reason to use your TV's optical port

Another ARC advantage is support for CEC control. That means your regular remote can not only turn speakers on and off, but ...
Ars Technica

Samsung LN46C600 / LN46C630: HDMI 1.4? Audio return channel?

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, ...
Geeky Gadgets

What is HDMI ARC and 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 ...