Speaker technology moves a bit more slowly than our other gadgets, but that doesn't mean that their connections lag behind. Optical cables were sufficient 30 years ago, but these days, they're holding ...

SVS has expanded its affordable SoundPath Series with 2 new cables that are priced far below 99% of the competition. Audio cables are a trigger for a lot of people; it’s actually understandable ...

You've got a nice new TV and a slick, high-end soundbar (such as the Sonos Beam, which we recently reviewed), and you're ready to plug it in and start watching your favorite movies. You look at the ...

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Monoprice Component & S/PDIF Digital Coax/Optical Toslink Audio to HDMI Converter does what it says. While it isn't without its quirks, it does work. Mostly. Monoprice has a singular reputation in the ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. You've spent thousands of dollars on your home theater system, with much of the upfront cost going toward your brand-new 4K TV and Dolby Atmos ...

The optical signal is digital, right? Should I buy an expensive "monster cable" one for $30, or could I order one from E-bay for $10? I'm fairly certain that my current optical cable went bad (it was ...

What just happened? Two hackers have successfully extended the range of Toslink optical audio cables, enabling data transmission over unprecedented distances. While the practical applications may be ...