The Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature built into HDMI is one of the easiest ways to set up an audio system. And since an audio system is vital to getting good sound with movies and TV, ARC is important to understand. I mean, who doesn’t want better sound, reduced cabling, and simple control of your entire system. So what is ARC, and how do you take advantage of it? Find out after the break.
Audio Return Channel is an optional feature of HDMI introduced in version 1.4. It permits owners to maintain all the TVs HDMI connections while sending the audio back down to a sound bar, HTIB, or surround sound receiver. Put simply, instead of needing an extra audio output cable from your TV to a sound device, the ARC enabled HDMI jack on an HDTV doubles as an audio output, sending all the TV-connected sources to HDMI ARC-equipped audio component.
