How to Connect Audio Devices to Any TV

Connect a soundbar, receiver, speakers, or headphones to almost any TV using HDMI ARC, optical, analog, or Bluetooth. Here is how, in order of quality.

Connect a soundbar, receiver, speakers, or headphones to almost any TV using HDMI ARC, optical, analog, or Bluetooth. Here is how, in order of quality.

The numbers on speaker systems show how many speakers and subwoofers they use. Learn what 2.0, 5.1, and 7.1 mean and which suits your room.

Flat or thin sound can often be fixed for free. Try cleaning, source quality, equalizer tweaks, and a better fit before buying new headphones.

Wired and Bluetooth headphones can sound close, so the choice comes down to delay, convenience, battery, and cost. Here is how they compare.

The right headphones depend on how you use them. Here is how to choose for music, work calls, or gaming, plus fit, battery, and wired vs wireless.

Expensive headphones improve comfort, build, and features more than raw sound. Here is what the extra money buys and where to stop spending.