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HDMI eARC is the only audio port on your TV that matters, yet most people plug their soundbar into the wrong one

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

Is wireless HDMI a real option for home theaters?

Are you tired of managing messy wires around your TV or home theater setups? Wireless HDMI can cut the clutter, but it's not ...

Your HDMI port has an expiration date

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

HDMI No-Signal Series Part 3: What on Earth is EDID!?

I connected my game console to the TV. Normal video appears, but it goes black when I set it to 4K/120Hz. On another day, ...

Bose TV Speaker 2nd Gen Now Costs Less Than AirPods Pro, Thanks to a Record Low Amazon Deal

Amazon has the Bose TV Speaker on sale for $199, down from its usual price of $299. You save $100, or 33%.
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How to set up the new Apple TV 4K, and the HDMI cable you must buy separately

The $299 Apple TV 4K ships November 13 without an HDMI or USB-C cable. The HDMI cable Apple says to buy for 4K HDR, and how ...

3 upgrades all smart TVs are in desperate need of

Smart TVs have come a long way, but they're still frustratingly missing a few key features.

Confused between a soundbar and a home theater? How to choose in 3 questions about your room and wiring [Save for later]

When you start researching how to improve your TV sound, two terms come up: "soundbar" and "home theater."Both are devices ...

Not Every Small Room Needs a Home Theatre. These 5 Soundbars Offer a Simpler Way to Upgrade TV Audio

Upgrade TV sound in small rooms with five soundbars from boAt, Philips, Samsung, Sony and Bose, compared for bass, dialogue ...

Amazon Fire TV Soundbar Just Became the Cheapest Way Into Dolby Audio at Its Lowest Price for Early Prime Day

You can get the Amazon Fire TV Soundbar on Amazon for $80, down from $119.99, saving you $39.99 and 33% off.

Soundbars under ₹10,000: 5 models that offer more than your TV's built-in speakers

Here's what to expect from a soundbar under ₹10,000, including audio channels, subwoofers, HDMI ARC, Bluetooth and everyday ...

LG 4.1-Channel Home Theater Soundbar Now Costs About as Much as a Pair of Earbuds in a Post-Prime Day Surprise

Home Theater Soundbar includes a speaker bar, a wireless subwoofer, and two rear speakers to create a surround-sound effect at home. This product delivers 400 watts of total power, including the ...