Audio Return Channel, or ARC, uses a single HDMI connection to send audio from a TV to the sound bar or AV receiver. In theory, this could simplify your setup, and reduce the number of cables you need ...

TV and home video editor Ty Pendlebury joined CNET Australia in 2006, and moved to New York City to be a part of CNET in 2011. He tests, reviews and writes about the latest TVs and audio equipment.

That system usually included a receiver or integrated amp, a pair of speakers (the bigger, the better) and a turntable. Over ...

I have a 7.1 USB sound card from Startech with 3 discrete 2ch outputs. It's a Startech ICUSBAUDIO7D. It uses a C-Media CM6206 chipset. I have kind of a weird intended use case for it and I don't know ...

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Surround sound is exactly what it sounds like: a category of products and technologies designed to immerse you in audio from all sides, all angles, and, increasingly, from all heights too. We’re going ...

At first broadcast television audio was mono, then in 1984, MTS (Multichannel Television Sound) was approved by the FCC. Stereo audio and SAP (Second Audio Program) became available and were slowly ...

Physically, the Samsung Q990C soundbar is identical to the Q990B at 2.7 by 48.5 by 5.4 inches (HWD), with the same flat, angled shape and metal grille that wraps around the front and sides with angled ...

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Audio sounds different to everyone due to different hearing conditions and auditory systems. TVs aren't suitable for music speakers, have limited settings, and lack depth in audio. Enhancing TV audio ...