Audio Return Channel, or ARC, uses a single HDMI connection to send audio from a TV to the sound bar or AV receiver. In theory, this could simplify your setup, and reduce the number of cables you need ...

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 ...

The HDMI eARC port found on most TVs is an upgrade from the HDMI ARC standard with higher audio bandwidth that supports ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

Panasonic has announced its first sound bar, the SC-HTB1, which is capable of using HDMI 1.4's audio return channel, enabling just a single HDMI cable to run between the sound bar and the TV. Matthew ...

Apple may have discontinued the original HomePod earlier this year, but fortunately the company is still supporting it with useful new features. If you have a HomePod and picked up the new Apple TV 4K ...

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 ...

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), ...