HDMI ARC and optical are the two go-to connections for sending digital sound from one device to another, but is there a difference between them? Let's find out.

When hooking up an audio system or sound bar, you generally have to choose an HDMI or optical digital audio connection. Find out which one is better and why.

Got a new soundbar and wondering whether to use an HDMI ARC vs optical cable? Here's a step-by-step guide to connect a TV to a soundbar.

You will need either HDMI ARC or eARC, though, as Atmos isn't supported by optical cables or connections. MORE: Any HDMI connection can now be labelled as HDMI 2.1, and that's not okay ...

If you actually wanted to convert HDMI to a optical signal run on real fiber, that would be 10 gbit's of data or so, then it gets expensive fast. Couple of grand or so for most easy solutions I've ...

The Component & S/PDIF Digital Coax/Optical Toslink Audio to HDMI Converter uses an HDMI Profile 1.2 port which will give you all the connectivity you need in a device such as this. While that would, ...

HDMI ARC and eARC are useful technologies for streamlining your TV and A/V system's cabling, while giving you the best audio possible. Here's how.

HDMI’s ARC, or Audio Return Channel, can make your gear easier to use. Here’s how.