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The connections at the rear of a soundbar, including three HDMI sockets, one of which is labelled 'TV ARC'

HDMI ARC and HDMI eARC: everything you need to know

By Andy Madden last updated

In-depth Ever wondered what the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) input on your TV means? And where does the newer HDMI eARC fit in?

In-depth
JBL Bar 1300MK2 in a modern living room sitting on a wooden media unit beneath a wall-mounted TV.

JBL's super-powerful new Dolby Atmos soundbar system has the Samsung Q990F in its sights

By Lewis Empson published

JBL's new 2025 soundbar range includes a swarm of feature-packed Atmos-equipped models

Soundbars
heston 120

Marshall's first ever Dolby Atmos soundbar has been officially unveiled – but can it dethrone the Sonos Arc Ultra?

By Robyn Quick published

Marshall breaks into a new category, but can it defeat the home cinema titans?

Soundbars
The Marantz AV 20 and AMP 20 in a dark ambient environment on rock plinths

Marantz unveils its latest reference AV amplifier combo, and they could outshine the Award-winning Cinema 30

By Lewis Empson published

Marantz's latest home cinema duo are set to deliver serious power and impressive audio processing.

AV Receivers
two soundbars on a wooden table

Amazon Fire TV Soundbar Plus vs Sony HT-S2000: which ’bar is better?

By Robyn Quick published

Let's find the right soundbar for you

Soundbars

Best AV receivers 2025: the top home cinema amplifiers we've tested

By Lewis Empson last updated

Best Buys From Dolby Atmos to HDMI 2.1, get the surround sound system you deserve with our list of the top AV amplifiers we've tried and tested.

Best Buys
Home cinema amplifier: Sony TA-AN1000

Our favourite home cinema amplifier is on sale – save £200 on this Award-winning Sony

By Lewis Empson published

The Sony TA-AN1000 drops to £799 at Amazon.

AV Receivers
Yamaha Innovation Road museum with musical instruments such as pianos and organs on show alongside hi-fi gear on the right hand side

Taking a stroll down Innovation Road: the 10 best hi-fi and home cinema products we saw at Yamaha's museum

By Lewis Empson, Ketan Bharadia published

We select 10 products from Yamaha's Innovation Road museum to highlight the company's heritage

Hi-Fi
Sony Bravia 7 55-inch 4K TV

Sony Bravia 7 (K55XR70)

By John Archer published

Do Mini LED lighting, advanced local dimming and Sony’s XR processing make the Bravia 7 the perfect mid-range TV?

Televisions
Sony Bravia Theatre Bar 8 soundbar

Sony Bravia Theatre Bar 8 vs Sonos Arc Ultra: which Dolby Atmos soundbar is better?

By Esat Dedezade published

It's Sony vs Sonos in this battle of premium Dolby Atmos soundbars

Soundbars
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