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 ...

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 ...

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, which stands for 'High-Definition Multimedia Interface' (keep that in your back pocket for future pub quiz use), first appeared 20 years ago and quickly transformed how we connect our TVs, ...

If you're looking to connect devices like gaming consoles, or streaming sticks to your TV, here's whether the HDMI port you ...

Soundbars are an important addition to even the best TVs on the market. They can help you hear dialogue better, make the movie experience seem bigger, and fill a room with music. At least in theory.

As television technology continues to evolve, many of the best models now come equipped with improved built-in sound systems. However, despite these advancements, we are still quite a way from TVs ...

The $800 speaker is a sleek-looking Playbar replacement, but only owners of newer televisions will be able to use its Atmos feature. TV and home video editor Ty Pendlebury joined CNET Australia in ...

I have a Vizio M70-c3. It's a 4K TV that we bought at Costco a couple years ago. It's a lovely TV in lots of ways, but unfortunately we just missed HDR, and only one of the HDMI ports supports 4k @ ...