What is Sound and eARC?
Built-in speaker power, and whether the TV can pass lossless audio to a soundbar.
Short answer
Budget a soundbar from day one on any slim TV.
Sound and eARC when buying a television
Built-in speaker power, and whether the TV can pass lossless audio to a soundbar.
Why it matters: Thin TVs cannot hold decent speakers; eARC lets one cable do everything later.
Look for: Budget a soundbar from day one on any slim TV.
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