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?

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 ...

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

Overview:  Choose a soundbar based on HDMI and eARC compatibility, not just Dolby Atmos or 3D marketing labels.Check room ...

The TCL Q6310 is an affordable, feature-packed 3.1 soundbar that outperforms its price with room-filling audio and thumpy bass. Though light on fancy extras, it nails the basics with clear, balanced ...

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.

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 ...

As video displays become thinner, and more people move towards high-performance home theaters, manufacturers are often de-prioritizing the built in sound in their televisions. In other words, if you ...

Polk’s sound bar is unique in that it has discrete left, right, and center channels, but it doesn’t support HDMI and it’s audio performance wasn’t as good as several of its similarly priced ...

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.

If you are facing the issue of the Soundbar being detected as a monitor on a Windows PC, you are in the right place. Some users complain that they usually face this issue when connecting the Soundbar ...

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 ...