Just because you have an aging TV without HDMI doesn’t mean you can’t upgrade its audio with a higher-performing soundbar.

A soundbar is a flat, rectangular device with at least two internal speakers that is designed to sit just below the ...

Last November I bought an HP 42" LCD TV, but I can't get the optical audio out to work on it. I'm trying to hook my cable box up to my television's HDMI in and my TV's optical out to my receiver's ...

Simple question: What are the benefits of using an optical audio cable over standard RCA composite cables for audio OR HDMI? <BR><BR>Background: My XBox 360 is one of the older ones with component ...

A big home theater upgrade doesn't necessarily require a large investment when you pick from our best budget soundbars. By Brandt Ranj Published Feb 26, 2024 4:00 PM EST We may earn revenue from the ...

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.

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.

If you’re having trouble understanding dialogue in TV shows or wish watching movies at home was more like the experience in a theater, there is a solution (And it’s not to buy a whole new television).

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