If you’re bought yourself a swanky new TV and want to connect it to your A/V system, you’ll have the option of a few different cable types to use. There are classics like 3.5mm and optical, but you’re ...

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 want to connect your new TV to a soundbar or receiver, the easiest way to do it is with an HDMI cable. Nearly all modern TVs and audio gear have an HDMI feature called Audio Return Channel. ARC ...

CEC allows you to operate multiple devices via one remote. ARC and eARC technology transfer audio between connected devices. ARC and CEC ensure TV audio plays through connected speakers properly.

Over the years, there have been plenty of different ways to get audio into an AV receiver as part of your home theater setup. For components like DVD players, this was always fairly straightforward: ...