They look identical, but HDMI and HDMI ARC ports are different. Discover the 3 hidden ways these ports handle your sound.

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 ...

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 ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) and eARC remove the need for a separate audio cable when sending ...

Rik is Pocket-lint's senior news editor and has been a tech and games journalist since the 80s. He has seen and covered just about every console, mobile phone, gadget and home cinema device launched ...

Soundbars are all the rage these days, and for good reason. They’re a simple, affordable way to boost your TV’s sound quality. And connecting a soundbar to your TV is usually a breeze: plug the ...

Please verify your email address. You might have seen HDMI eARC listed as one of the specifications of your new TV, AV receiver or speaker system but what does that mean? We explain what HDMI eARC ...