The HDMI ports on the back of your TV are such simple things ... And whether you’re getting the absolute best out of your equipment depends on whether it all supports the highest level of the ...

If your aging TV lacks HDMI, the next best thing would be an optical ... As you’re shopping, keep an eye out for soundbars that have audio inputs that match your TV’s outputs.

The HDMI interface is electrically identical and compatible with the video-only DVI interface, which came first. For example, if a cable box or PC has DVI out, but the TV or monitor only has HDMI ...