So I just bought myself a 5.1 surround sound ARC enabled sound bar, the Vizio SB36512-F6. This is currently being plugged into a TCL 55R617. My plan, with how my understanding of how HDMI ARC should ...

The rise of the soundbar has made it easier than ever to upgrade the audio for any TV, new or old. I’ve been testing home theater gear for many years, and can’t imagine setting up a TV without one.

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 ...

Let's face it: TV speakers are not any good. You probably have had to turn your TV's volume up to 40 or 50 to really be able to hear it in a larger room and, if you've mounted the TV, you might be ...

The Sonos Arc is a great soundbar, but it would be even better if it had two HDMI ports to get around the limitations of TVs that lack eARC support. The Sonos Arc is an exceptional soundbar, and not ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. As the name implies, eARC is an "enhanced" version of ARC, but what exactly does that entail? As with most forms of data, the difference is ...

If you are wondering what the difference between different HDMI specifications are this quick guide will take you through the main points you need to know to understand what HDMI ARC and HDMI eARC are ...