Soundbars improve the audio experience of your favorite TV series or movies, but are they as effective if you can't connect them to your HDMI ARC port?

All HDMI ports can carry video and audio, but they support different bandwidth levels, which determine the devices you should use with them. If you happen to plug into the wrong HDMI port, nothing ...

Nakamichi’s Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC Soundbar System seems to pack everything except a popcorn popper for $1899 USD. Those of us that have been around audio and video for several decades remember ...

Overview: Modern soundbars in 2026 offer Dolby Atmos and advanced audio features for a more immersive home-theater experience ...

Chalk up another soundbar with eARC support, with Klipsch unveiling a new high-end, eARC-enabled model at CES that also boasts object-based Dolby Atmos and DTS:Virtual X support. Slated to arrive this ...

Having a soundbar at your place makes for immersive gaming and movie-watching experiences. Soundbars are ideal for getting the most out of your content, especially in dynamic sound and audio quality.

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 ...

Yes, this month, a new challenger has stepped into the ring, in the shape of the JBL Bar 300MK2. Brandishing some pretty ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Using an ARC and eARC port has many benefits, including support for high-resolution audio and surround sound formats. But what if your TV ...