HDMI 2.1 connections are key for high-quality audio and video. 3.5mm offers basic audio; optical handles DTS/Dolby; eARC provides the highest quality sound. USB ports support charging, file access, ...

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 ...

British audio specialist QED has just introduced a new affordable Connect range of AV cables and adapters. The firm tells us every option has been custom-designed to deliver the best performance at ...

Modern TVs often include an eARC port -- a regular-looking HDMI port, but with support for advanced audio features. Is this ...

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, ...

Kramer introduced its new USB 3.2 Gen 2 cables, designed to simplify AV installations by featuring icons on the connectors that indicate support for video, data and charging. These C-U32/MFF ...

An optical audio port, also known as a TOSLINK (Toshiba Link) port, is a type of digital audio connection that uses light to transmit audio signals between devices. This port is commonly found on ...

The audio industry has its share of marketing nonsense, especially when dealing with the topic of speaker cables and audio interconnects. In this interview, Hugo Rivera (VP Marketing of Audioholics) ...

Ex-movie theater projectionist Steve Guttenberg has also worked as a high-end audio salesman, and as a record producer. Steve reviewed audio products for CNET and worked as a freelance writer for ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Lee Neikirk Lee Neikirk is a writer focused on AV gear. He has tested and ...