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 ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Brent Butterworth Brent Butterworth is a writer dedicated to audio gear. He ...

If you've ever taken a look at the back of your computer, you've no doubt seen the rainbow of holes that make up the different audio ports your motherboard has to offer. You'll also spot many of the ...

Q What is the purpose of the optical digital audio out port on my TV? Can that be used instead of my HDMI port for sound from my receiver? Is HDMI as good or better than optical digital? BRIAN JOHNSON ...

Digital audio has not been spared from the usual “alphabet soup” of interfacing and distribution formats. Now relatively mature, AES3 (and the related S/PDIF), AES10 (Multichannel Audio Digital ...

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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 ...

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In my office at work, I use my MacBook Pro (Santa Rosa 2.4G) with optical-out audio via a TOSLink cable (Belkin PureAV) into a Philips HT receiver I got for free. I realize that it's not the highest ...

I have Yamaha TSS-1 5.1-capable PC speakers. Recently, I purchased an Audigy 2 ZS (not platinum or pro) because my onboard sound had no surround or digital outputs. <BR>Here's my problem: My speaker ...