For high-performance TVs and monitors, there are two main cable types that you need to know about: HDMI and DisplayPort.

Type-C, also referred to as Mini HDMI ... Some specialized cables, like those with a Mini HDMI connector or an angled design, may also cost a bit more than a regular option.

eARC is an HDMI-based connection standard for home ... and ARC even supports 3D surround formats like Dolby Atmos, neither of those connection types can handle surround sound in full fidelity.

­If you've shopped for an HDTV, a PlayStation, or an HD-DVD or Blu-ray pla­yer, you've probably heard about HDMI. Before we get too far along, you're probably wondering, "What does HDMI stand for?