ARC and eARC Explained - An Awesome Feature That You're Probably Not Using (HDMI CEC)

[@ChrisMajestic]

Link to site with HDMI-CEC codenames hd-report.com/2016/05/31/tech-tip-enable-hdmi-cec-on-your-tv/

[@antonioprado8068]

I'm still confused. If I connect my source hdmi to my tv how can I get sound to my soundbar. The hdmi are only inputs on the TV. Not outputs.

[@ChrisMajestic]

@@antonioprado8068 If your TV has an ARC port it doubles as an audio output so it does both.

[@antonioprado8068]

@@ChrisMajestic my issue is I have a yamaha ysp5100 and I'm not getting an sound from my hdmi 1 arc from my vizio to hdmi 1 In on the soundbar. And I have cec turned on

[@blizaack]

Chris what's the link to buy the shirt? I like it.

[@ThinkerOnTheBus]

If your television doesn't support eARC, and you have an external device providing a Dolby Atmos AV signal, then couldn't you run that signal into your AVR via a HDMI cable, and allow it to act like a splitter by taking the audio portion of the signal, processing it, and then outputting the Dolby Atmos signal to the speakers, while allowing the video portion of the signal to pass on through and out to the television??? Also, I thought ARC could allow one to receive Dolby Atmos audio from streaming services that use the format, which includes Netflix and Amazon Prime Video, because those services embed Dolby Atmos in a Dolby Digital Plus stream, which ARC can handle.

[@mkeys1233]

I still don’t get it just gonna plug shit in and hope it works like the old days 😂

[@joevee7525]

God bless you my brother! I don't have time for all this shit I just want my soundbar to play with my tv.

[@UniversalMind-10]

Lol

[@Bob-cx4ze]

You need dad to sit behind the TV with a fist full of coax and rca, working out the wiring like it's Apolo 13 and he's fixing the air scrubbers.

[@mackglow]

Huh? After about 60 seconds it turned into blablabla……blablabla……blablablaaaaa

[@TheRealCheckmate]

Sometimes it works, and sometimes it doesn't.

[@durancoley]

This dude gets LEGENDARY STATUS !!!!!!!!! Please petition for this video to play at every electronic store in America!

[@raszpc]

This explanation is perfect! For me, those diagrams are the best way to visualize it. Also, seeing CEC working is very clarifying.

[@Lastofthefreenames]

Thank you so much for answering my question about 120hz and hdmi arc. I bought a new budget 4k 120hz tv and budget soundbar but didn't realize that I needed 2.1 hdmi to use 120hz properly.

[@davidlynch433]

I have the Sony A90K OLED TV and I have an HDMI cable from the ARC on the TV to the ARC input on my Leak Stereo 230 amp and it plays through my Buchardt speakers, It sounds pretty fantastic.

[@KraftyNP]

Love the info, really helped simplify this information for newbies like me! Thanks!

[@poesyfan28]

Wow, wish i had found this channel sooner! I have an Xbox, a TV with eARC, and a sound bar with just ARC. Is the best set up still xbox to tv hdmi, and then tv eARC to sound bar ARC, or does eARC to ARC not work?

[@Revolver1981]

I've tried to set my soundbar up exactly like you said but my LG TV and TCL soundbar don't get on. The annoying CEC keeps changing input when I try to watch a Blu-ray disc and CEC keeps renaming my set top box and Blu-ray player. It caused me so much stress so I'm now using the optical cable because it's so much easier but I can't get Dolby Atmos now.

[@davidrue1919]

It’s literally I have to agree with everybody’s comments… This is exactly the level of tech knowledge package in a very easy to understand for Laymans terms but with a nerve to handle all the glitches in nerve racking Issues for the lesson formed in the very in form… I enter in my receiver are completely goes of the problems that you have been presenting easy solutions to an innovative and Too… where is with me I am very leery about using certain splitter s for hdmi Ian MacTV recently lost his article connector in the back of that I thought about doing minor surgery on it by replacing it from one of my where is your digitals… But I am not able to find any videos on there but it’s even possible that SlingTV bought which I wanna do it this time… LOL

[@scottridge8207]

What about using optic for sound? Which is better? Optic or arc

[@claybfx]

So, I use an optical cable and thought that was supposed to be the ideal connection. Hdmi it’s better?

[@tuott]

Can I run directional ARC from XBox or PC to TV, then directional ARC to receiver?

[@dm002a8686]

Can you help me please when I switch sources, I lose sound on my TV speakers plus Samsung sound bar. I can watch fire stick with sound then when I change to cable Tv there’s no sound. Sometimes other times work fine got me puzzled . Tv is Samsung 8k 2020 and sound bar is q990b there all connected to HDMI on Samsung one connect box Sound bar connected to Arc. I’ve sub you great video.

[@tassioluis]

Awesome video! Keep it up!

[@vb8772]

I have firestick and Epson Projector and HDMI ARC sound bar. how to connect all three and how to get sound out to HDMI arc sound bar. any help would be appreciated

[@joaoborges5515]

Hi, i have one question: i have a LG TV (eARC) system, and also have a 10 year Cambridge Azur 640A amplifier. Can i put this set on using a cabel (HDMI&RCA)??? Or you have another sugestion? I thank all the answers/ possabilities.

[@kuntaldey4471]

What is the best type of dolby output I can get from my Samsung smart monitor M8 which only has 1 micro HDMI and 2 output C ports?

[@faisalalmutairii]

quick question please, i am setting up my first ever home cinema. what i got is sony a95k with seinnheiser ambeo max with the sub. also both consoles obviously. now i will run earc from soundbar to the tv, now what about the gaming consoles? the soundbar doesn't support 4k 120 frames so can i still run the console directly on the tv 4k hdmi port and still get dolby atmos? i haven't installed anything yet due to rennovations but just asking ahead of time. thanks.

[@maryjbalansag538]

So I have a Samsung Tv that shows eARC at the back port. And then I bought Onkyo receiver that has ARC only. I couldn’t get any audio out of it. What would be a solution for this? Appreciate the help

[@Nathan-vx8fn]

how does this differ front optical? whats better?

[@Vintage27]

Best video ever 💯

[@Ravishankar-xh1fv]

Team, i having tv with hdmi only - 2 ports, in one port connected fire stick, and in 2nd port connected the hdmi cable from home theatre but the audio not receiving in home theatre How can we receive audio

[@rogerbannon3767]

Does ARC or eARC work for just plugging a game console directly into it, my experience is when I’m streaming from my PS4, the volume was so low (I had to double or even triple the volume compared to rabbit ear antennas). I don’t how many times I turn off my PS4 and it goes back to live tv and it’s literally screaming at me, and scared the crap out of me. I now have a PS5 and trying to set all of this up but not sure if it would even do anything without a sound bar, or if it will make the sound come out louder. Thoughts?

[@stevepartridge6035]

Is it possible to go HDMI Arc from the TV, but to a Bose system that doesn’t have Arc?

[@living757]

Yes, using Toslink or analogue audio out.

[@klawrence738]

I have a lcd Sony. It has hdmi but not arc. Also the age of the tv is 1080i. 2009 or 2010 vintage. Digital fiber optics good enough on 1080tv?

[@living757]

Yes! Toslink is still fine for most content. Most content isn't Atmos.

[@PeterRichardsandYoureNot]

They need to have this video playing at Best Buy when you buy a new tv or sound bar. It’s great info on how the “standard” is supposed to work and might stop people from buying the wrong sound system to start with.

[@lweather]

Best Buy would rather have you pay their Geek Squad to come out and fix/set up everything.

[@jetcarddude]

Heaven forbid the sales employees ask a few questions to educate the customer.

[@georgeryan6423]

Great information 👍

[@TheJustina102085]

Right.. haha

[@elementneon]

@@jetcarddude that assumes the sales employees are educated themselves, which in my experience is a roll of the d20.

[@HypocritesExposd]

I’ve been using HDMI-ARC, eARC, and CEC for a bit now, but even I learned some things because of this video. Thank you! Also, your production quality and use of visuals are excellent. Hopefully the algorithm keeps feeding me your videos. Thank you!

[@TheDanhpc]

Hit the bell button then you don’t have to hope just saying 😂

[@HypocritesExposd]

@@TheDanhpc true that. Done.

[@rong7496]

This video was not too long. It was informative and made the whole ARC and eARC, not to mention CEC situations far less confusing and much more manageable. I thank you.

[@cancelchannel3394]

It doesn't say anything about connecting a vizio TV and vizio 5.1 surround sound system to a directv genie satellite TV

[@artsisland1683]

Actually, I was thinking I wish he would speak a bit slower as I had difficulty keeping up with my verbal uptake. Length of the video is not an issue when there is a wealth of information being shared. Impressed, Liked & new subscriber, Great channel, direct, to the point, no fluff, no background noise (music) being added.

[@NATUREBOYP]

Like 500

[@thatguywecalldana]

It's important to note that If you use passthrough you need the right hdmi cable. Ultra high speed for example capable of 4k120hz for series x

[@juliusrogers711]

Yup and from what I have learned about of these devices mostly lower priced bars are not capable of achieving the 4k sound-yet they miss inform customer.

[@tripas421]

I'm less confused now. Doesn't mean I'm not confused lol just less confused 😭 lol Thanks for the help

[@marksadler877]

Great video. Well explained and demonstrated without unnecessary filler and the HDMI-CEC codenames reference is very helpful. Length was perfect for my short attention span. Well done.

[@eggspanda2475]

my brain spaghettified after the first minute

[@snap-off5383]

My ARC works, then it doesn't then it does then it doesn't. I don't change anything. What gives?

[@LordMcKrakenVonLittleBits]

Not too long at all man. The seven minutes you spent telling me how all this works is a lot better than the hour I'd spend trying to clear it all up myself. Thanks much for this.

[@cathoare8935]

Well said

[@ronpflugrath2712]

Bought new tv yesterday hooked antenae and today learned new stuff, perfect timing thankyou!

[@markgigiel2722]

They COULD have made HDMI a superfast bidirectional audio and video pipeline from the start. But, it was originally more about copyright protection than usability and features. They keep rolling out features a little at a time to keep you buying new stuff. It's always been that way. HDMI was supposed to replace ALL the other connections, be SMART and simplify things.

[@robertct06]

Money always changes things unfortunately

[@MrJjburgess11]

Yup..I had to upgrade my receiver 3 times in the past 8 years to keep up with the changes. First time was because I needed all hdmi connections. Then the 2nd time I needed 4k . Then last time was I needed 4k @120.

[@NoSpam1891]

I'm perfectly happy with component video. The optical fiber audio has its issues of course. Like switching. HDMI is a PITA with the security crap.

[@rgruenhaus]

That's why upload speed on internet is so much slower than download! They want the products you are paying for to get to you quickly, but don't want you sharing files as quick with others!

[@RoBo11235]

I'm subscribing based simply on how short and succinct your video is. You're a king for providing information in a short format that's easily digested. THREE CHEERS FOR CHRIS MAJESTIC!

[@phonechecked]

Same

[@thankswezilow6794]

all youtube channels ask for subscribers

[@RoBo11235]

@@thankswezilow6794 but not all KZbin channels deserve them. This one does.

[@ussreeves]

Just stumbled across your videos and can’t believe the wealth of information you’re sharing. Got my note pad and pencil and, using your vast knowledge, am preparing to upgrade entertainment systems. Thanks for sharing!

[@Gk2003m]

ARC has one downside: its audio is limited to 5.1. So if your gear is not the new and more capable eARC, you kinda have to choose between great audio from your smart TV vs the great control functionality of CEC. Of course, if all your program sources are external to the TV this is not an issue…. but given the awesome capabilities of the new smart TVs, were I configuring a new system today I’d ensure that both the TV and the AVR were eARC.

[@MrJjburgess11]

Yeah my current TV doesn't have eARC only ARC. Which is why I could never stream Dolby Atmos through it to my processor. Didn't realize it until recently. But I'm upgrading my TV soon. So that will solve that issue.

[@fatjeff8083]

Reduced the equipment in our living room to a Bose 900 soundbar and sub woofer. Using eARC makes it work seamlessly with everything attached to our TV. Simple, elegant, and most importantly…works every time.

[@gogurtman128]

I’ve been looking at getting a Vizio Dolby atmos sound bar for my new Hisense tv and I’ve been struggling to figure out if it’ll work well because the tv doesn’t have eARC. This video couldn’t have come at a better time! Thanks!

[@Jasx_501]

Exactly what I needed to know about eARC in a simple, easy to understand format. Excellent work.

[@edwinrodriguez8219]

i like better arc than optical arc has very good sound for home theater,

[@Avril.Lavigne]

​@@edwinrodriguez8219 I prefer the Optical..

[@JG2Peas]

Sir, you are a gentle and a scholar. I have been going nuts trying to figure out what the issue was with my setup. I was in line with everything and could get sound from my DVD player but could NOT get sound from the Smart TV itself...until I physically removed electrical power from both the TV AND the Amplifier. Waited 30 sec before plugging both components back into the wall outlet, then tada. Wasn't until I found this video tutorial that that step even occurred might be a necessity. Kudos to You.

[@Jaybreens]

Did you shut everything down to standby first or just cold turkey turned off the power?

[@DarkLordDeimos]

Excellent video. Clear, succinct, and informative. My biggest issue with ARC/eARC is that it takes up a precious HDMI port. When will TV manufacturers give us more slots? 4 is certainly not enough if 1 is taken by audio! I would prefer at least 6 HDMI ports.

[@krane15]

Enter the receiver.

[@Creelick67]

If you have an A/V receiver, you are already using an HDMI port, right? I don't understand your issue.

[@DarkLordDeimos]

@@Creelick67 I don't have a receiver. I don't see where I said that I did.

[@Creelick67]

@@DarkLordDeimos What is your use case for eARC? The main purpose for Audio Return Channel is the get audio from native display or device apps to "return" to your external audio source (A/V receiver, soundbar, etc.). In my case, all devices plug into my receiver and then video out to the TV (no eARC needed) except for my PS5. That goes direct to the TV to utilize HDMI 2.1 features like VRR. But, to get audio to my speakers, I utilize eARC to pass it through the TV and back down via the same HDMI cable that is already connected. I am not trying to be an asshole, I am trying to understand the issue.

[@battman0624]

@@Creelick67 ok hopefully you can assist me. So I connect the hdmi earc from the TV to the hdmi earc receiver. Can I still connect my game systems to the reciever hdmi ports or do they need to be connect to the TV hdmi ports?

[@tboneforreal]

This was exactly what I needed to know. Very clear and concise information, thanks!

[@acts9531]

I had already picked up all this information along the way to getting my stuff working like I want it to. However, this video was a nice, reasonably short double-check and confirmation that I understood these features and was using them correctly to their best advantage. Putting all this information in one place is very helpful, even if it's already working on my gear. Thanks, Chris.

[@Easelgames]

Hey man, REALLY appreciate your straight to the point, no BS style video.

[@Jeff1960G]

Hello, thank you for the video. I have a question that maybe someone can help me with. I have ARC set on my Samsung TV (QN55Q80TAFXZA) to auto. My receiver is an Onkyo TX-NR727. I am running Bose Acoustimass 5.1. The problem is, when watching TV or movie, you can seldom hear a click in the receiver as if it is changing signal output, but then the voices get muffled and you only hear background music or sound effects. I go to the receiver and it changes automatically from say Dolby, to TX Movie, to Direct, etc.. I thought it was the receiver, so I swapped it out for the same one from another setup I have and it does the same thing. So I switched HDMI cables from the cable (Xfinity) box to the receiver, problem is still there. I moved the HDMI cable located in HDMI 1 from the TV to HDMI 2, same problem. My main system has no sound isses but I have a 7.1.2 setup with a Denon receiver. Any ideas how to fix? I was told to turn off CEC, but doing so did not change the sound issue. Thank you.

[@fdiskformat5049]

Why do y use a HDMI CEC killer ? I hate CEC my TV can not find my Soundbar. Y had to conect the HDMI CEC killer between my cable box and my TV so my Samsung TV can find my Samsung soundbar. The only solution was the HDMI CEC killer

[@AnarchoHumanism]

How did you get that PS5? : p

[@MrDJayOfficial]

Honestly this video is the best video I’ve found to explain this stuff in all the land of KZbin. Thank you.

[@KahluaMike67]

ARC/EARC is a great concept with the exception that alot of people experience random audio dropouts. I have an Xbox Series X connected directly to a Samsung Q90T and use the EARC from the TV to my Denon EARC equipped receiver. I'm using Zeskit hdmi2.1 cables but I will randomly get audio dropouts here and there. They only last for a second when it happens but it's irritating

[@Revolutionized]

It is not the cable you used and not even the Xbox, it is common with other manufacturers as well. What creates the audio dropouts is your TV itself when it is sending audio out from the ARC port (absolutely nothing you can do).

[@vaguedreams]

Out of curiosity, why are you going direct to the tv instead of through the receiver?

[@santoshnakhate6930]

Can we get Dolby Atmos from built in TV apps like Amazon prime / Netflix via eARC TV to eARC soundbar without any AV reciever or streaming box ? Please reply

[@ithildiess8305]

Appreciate it... Many others rambled on for 30 minutes i'd hardly call this a long video. Short concise,directly to the point. I like the image examples explaining the processes made it a lot easier for a tech dummy like me to understand. Kudos to you. I'll keep this for reference when I want to explain it to others.

[@robarandjelovic4068]

Great video! Clear and informative. A little bird told me I’ve got a Sonos Beam coming for x-mas, so I’ll be revisiting this and your sound bar video soon enough!

[@nateschmitz9827]

If it's the beam 2 use eArc if it's the original bean it doesn't have Atmos so eArc has no benefit :)

[@robarandjelovic4068]

@@nateschmitz9827 Thanks! I made the purchase on behalf of my girlfriend, so I can confirm that it's a Beam 2 :)

[@nateschmitz9827]

@@robarandjelovic4068 lucky! I have the Sonos Arc but no eArc, next upgrade is a new TV!

[@Chirp296]

Wow. Thank you for this helpful info dump. Being able to use one remote for my setup is a nice feature. It's crazy that my TV and sound system were capable of doing this the whole time I've had them.

[@ggyougotmetoreply]

Wow, honestly, thanks for this video. I had no idea. I have been using my optical out for a while on my soundbars - I didn't realize HDMI arc was a better choice when the opportunity was available.

[@PSYCHOV3N0M]

Hence why it's good to do research and learn new things about products you own.

[@Avril.Lavigne]

​@@PSYCHOV3N0M and then because I like the sound quality better with the Optical cable than with HDMI e-arc compatible

[@johngraham1321]

Great explanation and now I have CEC enabled and working and the arc sorted out so apps like Netflix are playing through my amp rather than the TV speakers! At last! Thank you Chris.

[@M.W.H.]

Probably the most practical video on the subject out there. Thanks 👍🏻

[@PascalBrax]

eARC is part of HDMI 2.1 standard, and HDMI 2.1 supports 4K@120hz (and also 8K@60hz). So if your TV and sound bar supports eARC and have ports marked "eARC" *you know* it supports 4K@120hz just fine. The only thing you have to make sure is to have a proper HDMI 2.1 cable plugged in your TV (eARC audio can run fine on just an HDMI 1.4 cable).

[@fogstorm5531]

Not true at all. I have a Samsung LSP7 projector, it has eARC, it only does 4K @ 60fps. You’re spreading false information.

[@OMGtheykilledKenny42]

There is no "HDMI 2.1 cable"

[@EmebaFette]

Thanks for your helpful video. I was having a problem in getting my eARC to work. It was working, then it mysteriously stopped. I found a solution that worked for me based on the info you gave on how to setup eARC and how it works. I was having an issue with eARC not working on my Samsung Q80T TV to Denon AVR 1500 receiver. I was not able to get a solution from Samsung support. However in my own troubleshooting by turning off HDMI-CEC Anynet off, then on again, my eARC started working as expected!

[@habsfan9383]

Hi Chris, amazing video. I wanted to share that while your approach for the Xbox series X and soundbar is correct for the HDMI connections there are some soundbars/TVs that are not compatible together and will cause a sound delay on the Xbox when trying to use Dolby Atmos. I experienced this when I bought a Samsung soundbar for my LG cx and Xbox series x. My tv would not let me use the audio Passthrough setting with the Samsung. I then returned the Samsung and bought an LG soundbar and now I can use the Passthrough setting and Dolby Atmos has no delay on my Xbox series x. Might be worth making a separate video for but people are having major problems with this.

[@StashMc]

Interesting I have the LG CX and the Samsung SB and never had issue - using eARC as the audio quality was better than just arc

[@neiliewheeliebin]

Samsung is stupid like that I had an old Samsung 5.1 system that would only automatically turn on & off (CEC protocol) when connected to a Samsung TV, no other brands work correctly with it despite it supporting CEC

[@Creelick67]

One of the best devices I ever invested in was the Sharc adapter that allows you to use a TV that supports eARC with a receiver that does everything but that. One of the most frustrating things is when you get some awesome, powerful A/V receiver and a new HDMI spec pops up that you want to have.

[@Selene_M3]

Wish it had worked with my 09 onkyo to Sony x900h but even with email support we never got any sound out of it. And had to send back at a loss. 🤷‍♂️. New receiver or stay optical DD is the only choice.

[@Creelick67]

@@Selene_M3 Oh man, that really stinks. I did end up upgrading my receiver from back then to get 4k and HDR passthrough. But the one I bought was JUST before eARC was a thing. The following year's model had it. I was so pissed as I bought a REALLY nice receiver. When I heard about the Sharc adapter, i was in heavan. Luckily it worked for me. THe only issue was it took a few firmware updates for it to be 100% stable every time.

[@dameonsharp6694]

Thank you for making this video cuz I've learned a lot! Unfortunately my theater system is so old (it's 27 years old) it still uses Optical for sound instead of ARC

[@Italianempath]

Man, I love the optical cable. The sound from that is amazing even in 2022

[@xtrickster6556]

​@Italianempath I agree

[@xtrickster6556]

Mine too

[@josephmartinez7363]

In my experience, I have Pioneer receiver pioneer vsx rs320 5.1, year released 2009 only has optical audio input, so I decided to buy sony bdv-e2100 home teather 5.1 2018 year fabrication because it is HDMI ARC build in, My big surprise the pioneer vsx rs320 nine year older reproduce without lost of sound dolby digital plus and atmos format audio, transfering the back and heigth sound to the sorround sound speaker receiver, so no sound is lost and keeping wide audio dinamic range via Pass-Through in the tv. Meanwhile the sony bdv e2100 almost a soundbar with separated 5.1speaker lost sound in sorround speaker dolby digtal plus and atmos, inspite to be HDMI ARC build in, also it is not wide dinamic audio range capable, the sound is flat via PCM. So I disided to stay with the pioneer vsx rs320 becausa even has better effects movies sound than the sony bdv-e2100, I thinks the optical audio is capable in audio only needs good hardware to reproduce sounds, I still didn´t test earc so far. At the time I bought the pioneer vsx rs320 all receivers had only optical and coaxial audio and analagus either 5.1 or 7.1 and stated to be dolby digital plus bulid in. This was my source sound test www.demolandia.net/cinema/dolby-demo-trailers-hd/page-9.html

[@daNeterAUsaru999]

This information could significantly reduce the return of sound bars at Best Buy. I believe that sound bars are the most returned items in this department store

[@JerryTNF]

This was an amazing video with fantastic diagrams for the explanations

[@Nayhan9]

Thanks for making it sound very clear and simplified. I've always had trouble getting my system set up right. I current have a series X Xbox through a receiver that doesn't support HDR to a LG tv. I did just order a Samsung Premiere projector and am hoping I can go Xbox and other consoles straight to the projector and either ARC or optical cable to my receiver, so that I can use HDR.

[@oSTYNCLSYo]

If i use ARC from the TV to a converter the directly to my powered speakers, will the volume be controlled with the TV remote?

[@aurathedraak7909]

Ofc. Because there's no stupid ass standards on anything, And the biggest is type c. All this stuff just make everything so confusing. And I use optical because why the hell not. And my TV does support arc only but I never knew how to use it until now.

[@HomesteadingGeek]

I really like ARC,I run it to my tv from my receiver and when I turn a device on the receiver switches to the input for that device,way different from when I was a kid and you had to jump through hoops to get everything setup,now it’s just one and done.

[@Drunkmonkey8294]

You're the first person to tell me that when I can't get sound from my tv app to sound system to try unplugging the sound system and replugging it back in. I started working once before when we had a power outage, but stopped again when we had another outage. Thanks for the help! You just earned a subscriber.

[@Speedster189]

That's the silliest thing I ever heard. "thanks for teaching me to turn it off and on again! I would've never thought of that, you just earned yourself a sub!"

[@JoeyLegendd]

Facts though... Granted most techs in companies biggest issues and solutions is ... Unplug and plug back in. ​@@Speedster189

[@Onii_Jim]

This was such a simple and easy explanation on how this stuff works. I’m glad this was recommended to me.

[@johnb48]

Awesome video. Found it very helpful. Thanks.. 👍

[@thomasfitz]

Fantastic video! eARC is really a life changer - I don't understand why people say it is 'cable management' to run your HDMI devices through a receiver just to connect to the TV. eARC handles everything flawlessly and with no distortion to the video signal by running it through an audio receiver/amp.

[@RKDriver]

eARC has been a lifesaver. Only one remote needed like he said and with CEC enabled you control volume and power off/on. I've been swapping out remotes every few years when adding things like a Roku or new game console. Universal remotes used to be a must but not anymore. A good modern smart TV with eARC combined with a modern soundbar or Home Theater AVR eARC and all is fine. The only problem that still remains is getting certain codecs like Atmos, DTS or DTS-HD to pass from the TV to the sound device. I read that many TV manufactures now like LG no longer do DTS or DTS-HD and just pass the signal as PCM 5.1. Still sounds good but very confusing.

[@bobdelp9101]

Great video! One thing that I didn’t realize until I got a TV with eArc and a soundbar with eArc is that eArc takes care of lip sync (audio moving not in sync with video) automatically. With Arc I had to mess with audio delays on my Shield, my LG TV, and my soundbar, and I could never get it perfect for all content. With eArc, everything stays in sync!

[@ChrisP872]

I am super impressed by the quality of this video. The presentation was great and the information never redundant and all worth knowing on the subject. Damn near perfect.

[@CorneliusCreations]

Fantastic video, thank you!

[@HPMIKE55]

Question! You did a great job and my question is if I only have one HDMI arc in my tv and three regular HDMI do I need a splitter? I’m using a Apple TV 4K and AMBEO SOUNDBAR? What would you recommend to connect this to make it work right?

[@apaches04soccer]

TV usually only have one eArc. connect Tv earc to eArc on soundbar...... IF your soundbar has HDMI Input(s), that's where you would want to plug in your Apple Tv.

[@WarriorsPhoto]

Great video sir. I've been wondering about ARC for years. Now I am informed. LOL

[@PeaceKeepingMissile]

Why not use optical/fibre?

[@Tug_Jonsson]

THANK YOU. This was EXTREMELY helpful. I'm upgrading from a 2004 JVC receiver (no HDMI) to a 2021 Denon (all the new bells & whistles) and I appreciate the tips. Just subscribed!

[@NeilMoore]

I mashed the like button, the subscribe button, and the bell button, and I think your video was the perfect length. 👍

[@sunnyparmar2914]

Thank you for the explanation bruv 👍🏼

[@joepowell4288]

Best Buy needs to take classes….

[@niallschepers4132]

How do you use the tv speakers as a front speaker and the soundbar for a rear speaker

[@AllieLsDad]

Years later this is still helping dumb people like me. Thanks Chris.

[@TwilightLink338]

God bless u sir. Unplugging it was the solution to reseting my sound-bar so it works now 🤟 great breakdown on everything too, thanks again.

[@CorneliusCreations]

Fantastic video, thanks!

[@TheNotedHero]

Excellent video, thanks! Last time I did a deep dive into all this (other than PC monitors) was early 2000s! You've answered most of my questions in a single video! Legend!

[@JeffzBeard]

Do I need a hdmi 2.1 cord for a soundbar to work properly on my 4k tv or would a regular hdmi cord work the same

[@living757]

You need a cable marked "High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet" (HDMI 1.4) for eARC to work, newer HDMI 2.0/2.1 cables will also work fine though

[@apaches04soccer]

Thank you for clear and to the point tips/instructions. Answered my question here, Soundbars CAN be used as a video source back to TV ( ie. ps4 hdmi to soundbar hdmi input) while using soundbar ARC to TV Arc.

[@vibeinstalls9890]

Very helpful and easy to follow , if you know the lingo , helped me with a question as I noticed a Denon receiver would glitch and loose video signal when switching back from smart tv streaming to the cable box on the receiver. I will bypass the receiver and plug everything into the tv inputs and simply use the E arc for sound . Thanks

[@TheCharlesAtoz]

Great explanation!! I'd hire you!!

[@ZERO-CAPACITANCE]

I am concerned that you have 10 times the views for this video compared to your subscribers and one percent of your subscribers comment on your video. So that tells me the content is excellent and KZbin is pushing it, but the people aren’t subscribing from more content, why do you think that is?

[@ChrisMajestic]

It’s because I’m ugly 😂😂

[@ZERO-CAPACITANCE]

@@ChrisMajestic there is something very wrong with the audio file community. Chris Majestic you have the best high-end audio channel out there, big ups.

[@Anil_V]

Hats off to your knowledge and thanks for sharing with all if us🙏🏻

[@DJDOGG31]

This….is the first video I have seen to address the soundbar with only 1 HDMI ARC port. Thank you so much. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@Davebulke95]

Can I get simultaneous sound from Sony XR-X95L and Marshall Woburn 3 connected via ARC HDMI?!

[@Tampa2Enjoy]

Very good video and I was wondering do you have a video on how to set up TV backlighting with surround sound?

[@Mikediszel]

I've been running my system with a optical output from the TV for years because I didn't know how Arc work or what the hell is for.

[@xrpizzle]

Wrong!....I have my high end gaming PC hooked up to my TV via hdmi ...only way to get 4k and 120. However I lose atmos ..my tv only has an optical audio out. So I hooked up optical audio output to my receiver so I can get high quality audio however atmos only works with hdmi. The earc port is not an output it is only an input. So u can't do it.e earc ports r inputs not outputs. U can't hook hdmi into lets say input hdmi 4k 120 1 then use 2 the earc port as an output. No tv I have ever seen has an hdmi out..my tv is a 3 thousand dollar sony bravia purchased last year. Solution. U have to have a av receiver that has true 4k 120hz pass-through then you hook up PC to reciever ....then output from the receiver to the monitor. If you do it then way I described with out a 4k 120hz pasthrough then u instantly lose 120hz capability for video but will retain atmos. Can't have both.