HDMI is pretty much the global standard in A/V connection these days, but that doesn't mean it's a perfect solution for ...

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Ever turned on your TV and noticed weird flickers? Strange colors? Or a screen that cuts out for a second, then pops back in? It can feel random. It can feel annoying. And many people never suspect ...

The Denon AVR-X1700H receiver is an inexpensive device that connects TVs to 7.2 surround sound speaker systems without ...

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.

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But there came a time recently when I couldn't take it anymore with my cable. I had multiple problems in one afternoon and ...

Premium brands like Sonos and Bose created the TV soundbar market because modern TVs keep getting thinner and leave no room for decent speakers that produce quality sound. Amazon spotted this trend ...

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You can also connect over optical audio, but in that case you’ll need to use the soundbar’s remote to adjust the volume. The ...