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 ...

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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, ...

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 ...

Vanco International LLC, the Batavia, Ill.-based, provider of AV distribution and electronic accessory products, introduced PulseAudio PAEXEARC Digital Audio Extender with eARC. This versatile device ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. As the name implies, eARC is an "enhanced" version of ARC, but what exactly does that entail? As with most forms of data, the difference is ...

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 ...

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 ...

If you're tired of the lackluster sound quality your TV speakers are cursed to deliver, it might be time for you to invest in a soundbar. Designed for plug-and-play connectivity, getting a soundbar up ...

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 ...