HDMI ARC removes the need for an optical cable and allows you to send audio ‘downstream’ from a compatible HDMI socket on your TV to a compatible HDMI ARC socket on a soundbar or AV receiver.

HDMI ARC provides a two-way flow of sound between a TV and a soundbar or other gear. Here's what you need to know.

We take a look at HDMI ARC and eARC, the AV connection standards used on the best TVs.

If you're wanting to up your home theater audio game, then understanding HDMI ARC and HDMI eARC can help you on that journey.

Does the HDMI Connection support ARC/eARC? This LG projector includes an ARC HDMI port. External audio devices supporting SIMPLINK and ARC need to be connected through this port.

HDMI was marketed as an easy fix for improving the sound quality of your home theater experience. The reality is that HDMI ARC/eARC don't always work as advertised.

The SL8YG sounds great in certain circumstances, but not in many others. Plus, it has only one HDMI input, which is unfortunate even though it’s common in soundbars. LG’s SL8YG soundbar ...

HDMI ARC was supposed to fix everything. Instead, it turned out to be a non-standard standard. This is why we can't have nice things.

For 2103, LG announced four new sound bars, highlighted by the NB4530A Sound Bar, which combines sound quality and aesthetic appeal making it the ideal complement to today’s slim-profile premium TVs.

HDMI ARC and eARC connections explained, including their differences and what they mean for modern TVs.