This is my first time dabbling with SPDIF/audio extraction (previously have been 3.5mm/RCA/HDMI pretty exclusively) so here I am posting before clicking the buy button on anything.

ARC is superior to older methods of carrying digital audio (e.g., fiber-optical cables with TOSLINK connectors, and coaxial copper cables with RCA connectors) because it can deliver bandwidth of ...

ARC was introduced as part of the HDMI 1.4b Specification, and allows for the two-way travel of audio data over an HDMI cable to and from a TV.

It's evolved significantly since then, too, going from a relatively simple one-way digital video and audio connection to a bi-directional conduit for almost every video and audio format imaginable.

HDMI ARC makes connectivity and control of your devices a breeze with less remotes and cables for a truly streamlined home theater setup. That's not all, as ARC can even make your audio sound ...

When the Audio Return Channel (ARC) standard was introduced to HDMI cables in 2009, it allowed for convenient two-way communication over a single HDMI cable between a compatible TV and an equally ...

Tip: In order to use either HDMI ARC/eARC, both your TV and external audio system (soundbar, AV receiver) need to be HDMI ARC or eARC equipped. HDMI ARC Capabilities: HDMI ARC can transfer Dolby ...

That changed in 2017 when HDMI 2.1 was launched with Enhanced ARC, complete with 37 megabits per second of audio bandwidth, more than enough for lossless, high-resolution surround.

The basics Both HDMI and optical pass digital audio from one device to another. Both are better than analog (the red and white cables). Both can pass multi-channel audio, like Dolby Digital.

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

Audio Return Channel or ARC, adds the ability for a TV to send audio backward along an HDMI cable to its source device. This lets you reduce the number cables within your A/V setup, streamlining ...

Audio Return Channel (ARC) is a type of audio transmission that links up your speaker output to your television controls, via an HDMI cable, meaning you don't need a separate remote or interface ...