Many monitors support audio over HDMI, and they also come with a speaker or an audio port to connect to an external speaker. These speakers show up as HDMI Playback devices. However, if they don’t, ...

Soundbars and other speakers need HDMI 2.1 if you want the uncompressed forms of spatial audio formats like Atmos and DTS:X.

High Definition Multimedia Interface is a digital and audio solution used by later models of the Vostro line of laptops, primarily the 3000 models, to allow users to bypass analog VGA connections with ...

For those looking to create a top-tier sound system, there's an important distinction to be made between HDMI and digital ...

HDMI technology incorporates both video and audio through the same cable without the need for an additional audio connection. This differs from the VGA and DVI formats, which only allow video and ...

Not plugging your Apple TV into the right HDMI port could result in a lower quality audio. Make sure it's set up right for ...

Dolby Atmos provides a breathtaking level of realism and emotional impact. And at the center of this experience is HDMI® ...

The Xbox Series X and S support multiple surround formats, whether you're using an AV receiver with dedicated speakers or a sound bar system with rear satellites. Which settings you choose here will ...

There are only two ways to get digital audio between your TV and soundbar, or your TV and receiver, or really between any piece of gear that transmits audio in a home A/V system: HDMI and optical.

This is an AV issue, but looks to be Mac-specific, so posting here rather than in the A/V Club. Sorry for the length, but I'm trying to supply all relevant info) Summary: I have an MBP connected via ...

HDMI was marketed as an easy fix for improving the sound quality of your home theater experience. The reality is that HDMI ARC/eARC don’t always work as advertised. Understanding this dilemma, almost ...