You don’t need to avoid your TV’s HDMI eARC port

Many modern smart TVs now include an HDMI eARC port, and for sound enthusiasts, it’s arguably the most important port on a TV. eARC stands for “Enhanced Audio Return Channel” and allows a sound device, such as a receiver or soundbar, to receive high-quality, uncompressed audio from your TV, including formats like Dolby Atmos or DTS:X.