It is interesting that audio is the exclusive field where cables have been so hotly debated. It seems to be the only field where science and engineering practices, along with common sense, are almost ...

Check any audiophile facebook group or forum and you will find dozens of enthusiasts asking the oh so common question "what are the best cables to use with my audio components?" There are never ...

Some audiophiles swear that cables can make or break the sound of their hi-fis, while others poo-poo the idea and use the cheapest hardware store wires. The debates have raged for years, but the only ...

ALEXANDRIA, VA.—As television engineers age, those brought up in the era of analog signals and the subsequent transition to digital are retiring and talking hard-earned knowledge with them. Younger ...

I get this question all the time, “Do I need to spend a lot of money on wire?” The short answer is no. It’s like asking if you need to drop $50 or $100 to buy a good bottle of wine. No, unless you’re ...

Can cables make an audible difference? Most definitely, but usually not for the reasons that many exotic cable vendors would have you believe. And the “difference” may or may not be a good thing. We ...

When narrowing down the best optical audio cables, we considered length, audio quality, durability, and price. For example, if you want a straightforward, high-quality cable at a reasonable price, the ...

Passing lossless audio to soundbars is a non-negotiable feature, and you need eARC for it ...

Speaking of power, Power over Ethernet (PoE) is where category cables can find a second life that's more than just a clever ...

If you've ever came across that trapezoidal port on the back of your DVD player or TV and thought, what the heck is that, you're probably not alone. Though once a popular way to transmit digital sound ...