The most direct, reliable way to link a soundbar to a TV is via an HDMI cable. Simply plug the soundbar into a power outlet ...

Not only can optical audio connections handle compressed (but not lossless) 5.1- and even 7.1-channel Dolby Digital and DTS sound, they’re also widely supported by the latest soundbars.

You may have more than one DAC-toting component in your system chain and thus be presented with several ways of connecting them. So which route should you take?

Don't expect it to feature on your everyday Bluetooth speakers; use optical instead (see the section below). Anyway, if it does have an ARC-enabled HDMI connection, simply connect it to the TV's ARC ...

HDMI is the new standard for audio/video connections, but a great optical audio cable is just as important. Here are several of the best optical connections.

An optical audio port, also known as a TOSLINK (Toshiba Link) port, is a type of digital audio connection that uses light to transmit audio signals between devices. This port is commonly found on ...

Opinions vary: Do USB, optical and coaxial digital audio connections sound different, and if so, why?

I recently upgraded my computer but didn't think ahead...the new unit only has HDMI or optical audio out options. The Creative Inspire only has RCA connections labeled FRONT, REAR, and CENTER/REAR ...

In our experience, we generally find coaxial connections sound better than optical ones. Despite coaxial cables carrying ground-level noise (something optical cables do not), they have greater ...