{"id":18572,"date":"2022-12-14T11:01:56","date_gmt":"2022-12-14T11:01:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/?p=18572"},"modified":"2024-07-26T15:36:23","modified_gmt":"2024-07-26T15:36:23","slug":"arc-vs-earc-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/arc-vs-earc-2\/","title":{"rendered":"ARC vs eARC"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/arc-vs-earc-2\/#What_is_ARC\" >What is ARC?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/arc-vs-earc-2\/#How_is_eARC_different\" >How is eARC different?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/arc-vs-earc-2\/#The_Evolution_of_HDMI_Cables\" >The Evolution of HDMI Cables<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/arc-vs-earc-2\/#HDMI_20_vs_HDMI_21\" >HDMI 2.0 vs HDMI 2.1\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/arc-vs-earc-2\/#ARC_vs_eARC_Which_is_better\" >ARC vs. eARC: Which is better?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/arc-vs-earc-2\/#How_to_use_eARC\" >How to use eARC<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/arc-vs-earc-2\/#Final_Thoughts\" >Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Intro&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>With recent upgrades to the infrastructure of HDMI ports in the wake of HDMI 2.1, a variety of new features have been added making AV enthusiasts hot under the collar. The highlights of these features are access to 4K content at 120Hz and 8K at 60Hz\u2014the latter of which has been hotly anticipated by the gaming community.<\/p>\n<p>However, the good news for audiophiles out there is that bundled in amongst these updates is an audio quality upgrade. This upgrade takes us from the audio standard of ARC up to eARC. So, let&#8217;s unpack this update. What on earth was ARC in the first place? And what makes eARC different? Read on or click the video below for a quick summary&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_video src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=vvomkHsUQ-4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_video][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;What is ARC?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f%22:%91%22border_color_top%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_ARC\"><\/span>What is ARC?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>ARC stands for Audio Return Channel<\/strong>. This is the protocol allowing audio to be carried \u2018downstream\u2019 over an HDMI connection from your TV to your sound bar or audio system. The benefits of ARC include simplification of your AV set-up and reduced cable mess behind your TV. It also facilitates a two-way communication loop between devices.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Before HDMI ARC, you&#8217;d need to individually establish an audio connection between source devices and audio equipment. This is <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">in addition to<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> a video connection from your source devices to your TV. Such a set-up required an additional cable for every device within the system. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With ARC you can simply plug the video output from your source devices directly into your TV. Next, run one single HDMI cable back from your TV to your audio system. This provides you with an audio feed from all devices in the system \u2013 requiring half the amount of cables in the process. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;How Does eARC Differ?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f%22:%91%22border_color_top%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_is_eARC_different\"><\/span>How is eARC different?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>eARC stands for Enhanced Audio Return Channel<\/strong>. The introduction of eARC furthers the utility of ARC to suit the modern consumer. ARC, which was added to HDMI version 1.4 back in 2009, needed this upgrade to meet the improving capabilities of HDMI. This is especially true given the ever-growing specifications of new audio technologies such as Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Therefore, the eARC protocol brings improvements to both audio quality and capabilities such as immersive 3D audio and higher resolution codecs (for even better home cinema experiences).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/ARC-vs-eARC-LG-OLED55C26LD-TV-surround-sound-banner.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;HDMI ARC vs eARC: what&#8217;s the difference?&#8221; title_text=&#8221;ARC-vs-eARC-LG OLED55C26LD TV &#8211; surround sound banner&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;The Evolution of HDMI Cables&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f%22:%91%22border_color_top%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Evolution_of_HDMI_Cables\"><\/span>The Evolution of HDMI Cables<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Over the years the HDMI standard has seen a succession of improvements being implemented to keep up with the ever improving picture quality of TVs (from HDMI 1.4 to HDMI 2.0 and now the latest HDMI 2.1). Given the fact that televisions are manufactured by some of the largest tech companies in the world, such as, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/home-cinema\/televisions?page=1&amp;filters[manufacturer_id]=1966\"><strong>LG<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/home-cinema\/televisions?page=1&amp;filters[manufacturer_id]=365\"><strong>Samsung<\/strong><\/a>,\u00a0it is no surprise that the sector is always innovating, developing and moving forward.\u00a0 <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It would be fair to say that the meteoric rise of gaming as a market and community has also been a driving force for rapid improvements to picture quality. Gamers across the globe now look to technology for a competitive edge over their rivals. As a result, things like refresh rate, resolution and response times are terms much more widely understood by consumers, rather than being exclusively used as jargon by salesmen trying to sell the more expensive TV. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The requirements of HDMI have therefore shifted substantially from their humble beginnings in 2002. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Now lets talk some more about the latest version of HDMI&#8230;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"HDMI_20_vs_HDMI_21\"><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">HDMI 2.0 vs HDMI 2.1<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The main difference between HDMI 2.1 and the outgoing HDMI 2.0 is the maximum amount of bandwidth available. Bandwidth is a unit of measurement that tells you how much data is transferred between connected devices via HDMI. You will normally see this written in Gbps or Gigabytes per second. The more bandwidth an HDMI cable has, the more data that can be transferred. HDMI 2.1 has a bandwidth of 48Gbps as opposed to HDMI 2.0\u2019s cap of 18Gbps. So basically, it is a lot faster!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/hdmi-cables-explained\/&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text=&#8221;READ MORE&#8221; button_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Button&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_button=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text_size=&#8221;14px&#8221; button_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; button_bg_color=&#8221;#0e95cf&#8221; button_border_width=&#8221;0px&#8221; button_border_color=&#8221;#0e95cf&#8221; button_font=&#8221;Arial|700|||||||&#8221; button_icon=&#8221;&#x35;||divi||400&#8243; button_icon_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px|30px|10px|30px|false|false&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset6&#8243; box_shadow_blur=&#8221;2px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/HDMI-2.0-vs-HDMI-2.1-cable-banner.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;HDMI 2.0 vs HDMI 2.1&#8243; title_text=&#8221;HDMI 2.0 vs HDMI 2.1 &#8211; cable banner&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Why is eARC better?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f%22:%91%22border_color_top%22%93}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ARC_vs_eARC_Which_is_better\"><\/span>ARC vs. eARC: Which is better?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Between ARC and eARC, eARC is the better option. Thanks to the higher bandwidth and speed of HDMI 2.1 and eARC, the <\/span>transferred\u00a0<span data-contrast=\"auto\">audio signal is less compressed, resulting in better-sounding, more dynamic audio. The eARC update can also transfer enough data to support uncompressed 5.1 and 7.1 surround sound, as well as Dolby Atmos (which introduces the 3D element of height into your surround sound experience). Ultimately, eARC makes an excellent addition to any home theatre system.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Along with the main changes listed above, eARC also brings about features such as Lip Sync Correction (very useful with AVRs), Auto Low Latency Mode, Variable Refresh Rate and much more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;How to use eARC?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f%22:%91%22border_color_top%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_use_eARC\"><\/span>How to use eARC<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To start using of these new features, you&#8217;ll require a TV which supports eARC and has at least one HDMI 2.1 port. Find out which TVs feature eARC and HDMI 2.1 by scrolling to the specifications section where technical features are listed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You will also need a 48Gbps Ultra-high Speed HDMI cable to facilitate the increase in data transfer. We would recommend cables from premium audio cable brands like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/hdmi-cables?page=1&amp;filters[manufacturer_id]=1888\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Chord<\/strong> <\/a>or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/hdmi-cables?page=1&amp;filters[manufacturer_id]=1775\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>AudioQuest<\/strong>.<\/a> Better quality cables will ensure better data transmission.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Conclusion&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f%22:%91%22border_color_top%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span>Final Thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>We hope this makes the differences between ARC and eARC clearer. If you have any questions, drop a comment down below. Likewise, if there are any other blogs you&#8217;d like to see from us, let us know. 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