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.

While wireless audio is likely our future, cables will almost certainly remain part of our audio and home cinema set-ups for years to come. So it pays to know a thing or two about the different types ...

An optical audio port, also known as a TOSLINK (Toshiba Link) port, is a type of digital audio connection that uses light to transmit audio signals between devices. This port is commonly found on ...

It was once the most high-tech and futuristic feature you could find: Transmit sound -- with light! Lasers! A cable not of copper, but glass! Except, it was almost never glass, and was usually ...

Soundbars are all the rage these days, and for good reason. They’re a simple, affordable way to boost your TV’s sound quality. And connecting a soundbar to your TV is usually a breeze: plug the ...