Passing lossless audio to soundbars is a non-negotiable feature, and you need eARC for it ...

HDMI ARC or HDMI Audio Return Channel was introduced into the HDMI specification (in this case HDMI 1.4) in 2009 with a specific purpose: simplifying and improving the experience of getting audio from ...

If you've bought a TV, soundbar, or AV receiver at any point over the last five years or so, there's a good chance it has an HDMI ARC port. The "ARC" in that moniker stands for Audio Return Channel, a ...

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HDMI Audio Return Channel, or HDMI ARC, has been around for a while, but it's a technology that remains relevant over a decade after its inception. Introduced with the HDMI 1.4 standard, you'll find ...

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 ...

Quick HDMI tweaks can noticeably improve picture and sound quality. Your TV’s settings and cables play a bigger role than you ...

HDMI has been around for a long time, serving as the de facto audio and video connectivity standard across much of the smart ...