The most direct, reliable way to link a soundbar to a TV is via an HDMI cable. Simply plug the soundbar into a power outlet ...

The AES3-2003 digital audio standard specifies that the line driver (digital audio output from a piece of gear) have a source impedance of 110 ohms, and that the line receiver (digital audio input) ...

HDMI audio output not working with fresh install of Windows 8 and Intel HD graphics, please help! Windows 8's shipping driver for Intel HD graphics has issues with HDMI audio output, here's a fix.

This allowed higher-quality digital audio output, and this standard allows for 5.1 and 7.1 surround sound encoding, depending on the source device.

Due to the age of my receiver, I need the new server to output digital audio via an S/PDIF coaxial cable (although an optical S/PDIF cable might be an acceptable second choice).

When hooking up an audio system or sound bar, you generally have to choose an HDMI or optical digital audio connection. Find out which one is better and why.

Plug either a 3.5mm-terminated analog audio cable or an optical digital (Toslink) cable into the box’s dual-function audio output and connect the other end of the cable to the appropriate input ...

The March system update for the Xbox One will allow the console to output Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound over an optical audio cable via bitstream, Polygon can report.