HDMI is a great technology, but if you have to run the cable over long distances they're not the most reliable. Ethernet cable (or, more correctly, Cat5e/Cat6 cable), on the other hand, is better ...

Admittedly, standard HDMI ARC is still limited in its output, with a maximum of 5.1 compressed audio channels able to be streamed from TV to soundbar, or a heavily compressed version of Dolby ...

Monoprice/HDMI.org When it comes time to connect your shiny new soundbar or AV receiver, your two main choices are HDMI or optical digital audio. The simplest advice is to go with HDMI when you can.

Those who require a higher-bandwidth HDMI connection may want to consider Cable Matters' HDMI 2.1 adapter, which supports 4K at 240Hz or 8K at 60Hz. However, it only includes Thunderbolt 4 (100W ...