ARC stands for Audio Return Channel. It's a standard tethered to HDMI, the same cable type you use to direct video to your TV ...

All of the models offer hi-res audio playback up to 24-bit / 96kHz, with the choice of digital or physical controls. Users ...

Slated to ship October 5 for $449 (you can pre-order it now on Sonos.com), the second-generation Beam arrives at a $50 premium compared to its predecessor. Measuring 25.63 x 3.94 x 2.72 inches (WxDxH) ...

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 ...

Barely a year ago, only a handful of high-end soundbars could handle eARC, an “enhanced” version of the ARC (or “audio return channel”) standard that allows for lossless audio. But this year, 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 ...

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If you're looking for a soundbar with voice assistants, multiroom music and other features, the Arc will float your boat. TV and home video editor Ty Pendlebury joined CNET Australia in 2006, and ...

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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 ...

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 ...