Amazon is selling Bose's new flagship Lifestyle Ultra Soundbar for $899, down from its $1,099 list price, an 18% discount. The company says this marks only the second time the soundbar has gone on sale since launching in 2026 as Bose's successor to the Smart Ultra model. The bar uses Dolby Atmos and a redesigned acoustic setup, and supports HDMI eARC and wireless multi-room casting, with optional matching bass and surround speakers available for expansion.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-10-30
The guide explains connecting an Xbox to a TV's eARC/ARC HDMI port to enable surround sound, recommending HDMI 2.1 support for 4K/120fps gaming alongside audio. Users then adjust settings under Settings > General > Volume and audio output, selecting 5.1 or 7.1 uncompressed audio, or Bitstream if bandwidth is limited, and can install the Dolby Access app for Dolby Atmos support.
engadget.com
· 2026-09-22
Samsung TVs use HDMI-CEC, branded Anynet+, to let connected devices like consoles and soundbars share control of power, input switching, and volume through a single remote. The convenience can backfire when devices send unexpected signals, causing TVs to switch inputs or power on unintentionally, issues that can often be fixed by checking cable connections, firmware, and CEC settings on both ends. Samsung's system supports up to 12 devices, but disabling CEC to solve one problem can break HDMI eARC audio functionality, since eARC depends on Anynet+ being active.
engadget.com
· 2026-09-13
Sonos has introduced the Beam Ultra, a premium successor to its mid-size soundbar lineup, featuring nine drivers including two upward-firing tweeters for genuine Dolby Atmos sound rather than simulated surround. Pre-orders start today ahead of a September 29 release at $699, and the device supports Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and HDMI eARC for building out a broader home theater setup with other Sonos gear.
engadget.com
· 2026-09-01
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