Today, we're taking a look at two innovations in the HDMI cable connection standard: HDMI ARC and HDMI eARC. ARC stands for Audio Return Channel, and eARC stands for Enhanced Audio Return Channel.

The audio-visual world loves an acronym, so if you've heard about HDMI ARC or eARC and have been left scratching your head as to what these mean, then worry no more as we explain through these ...

What about inputs and outputs? The new Audiolab amp offers two coaxial and two optical inputs, as well as a new HDMI ARC if ...

In 2017, HDMI 2.1 introduced eARC, which added support for high-end surround sound such as Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. eARC also supports variable refresh rate (VRR), quick media switching (QMS ...

The new Audiolab 6000A MkII also delivers 50 watts per channel into 8 ohms, and it remains the same Class A/B design. The ...

Another fun pin is pin 14, known as HEAC. You might’ve heard of Ethernet over HDMI and HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel), and this pin is used for both of these, together with the HPD pin that ...

Additionally, HDMI 1.4 introduced an Audio Return Channel (ARC), which HDMI 1.3 does not support. HDMI 1.3 and 1.4 are marketed as "High Speed HDMI" or "High Speed HDMI with Ethernet." If you're ...

The best modern TVs come with a few HDMI 2.1 and 2.0 ports to help you connect all your devices together, but if that's not enough, or you want greater control without reaching behind the TV ...

With HDMI ARC, these speakers can be used as a home theater sound system, while RCA inputs mean that you can plug in any turntable that is equipped with a pre-amp (which is the majority of ...