HDMI ARC is easy to ignore until your sound system acts up. Here's what that port is best used for, and why it matters for modern home theater gear.

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 ...

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.

Modern HDMI ports can do a lot more than most people realize, but many TVs ship with advanced capabilities disabled or hidden in system settings.

Panasonic has announced its first sound bar, the SC-HTB1, which is capable of using HDMI 1.4's audio return channel, enabling just a single HDMI cable to run between the sound bar and the TV. Matthew ...

Your sound bar may only have a couple of inputs, but you can easily expand its connectivity by using your TV to switch among devices. Matthew Moskovciak Senior Associate Editor / Reviews - Home ...

If you're still relying on your TV's default audio, you're going to have to do something a little differently.