Among other features, your soundbar may have additional HDMI ports, apart from the one to connect to your TV. Here's what you can use them for.

Panasonic has announced its first sound bar, the SC-HTB1, which is capable of using HDMI 1.4's audio return channel, enabling just a single HDMI cable to run between the sound bar and the TV. Matthew ...

HDMI cables can do more than just sending video to your TV.

Soundbars are all the rage these days, and for good reason. They’re a simple, affordable way to boost your TV’s sound quality. And connecting a soundbar to your TV is usually a breeze: plug the ...

Your TV's HDMI eARC port might actually be the best choice for your device, even if it's not a sound system, thanks to HDMI 2.1.

The rise of the soundbar has made it easier than ever to upgrade the audio for any TV, new or old. I’ve been testing home theater gear for many years, and can’t imagine setting up a TV without one.

Walk into any of Sonos’ downtown Santa Barbara, California, offices, and you could almost convince yourself you’ve been transported back north to Silicon Valley. There are the requisite kitchenettes, ...

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.

TV entertainment. Explore here the options for some of the best 5.1 soundbars from brands like Sony, JBL, LG and more.

Dated technology caps the quality of all your connected entertainment devices.

TV issues can stem from how you use the HDMI cable and ports or configure the settings — even small mistakes can have a ...