If you've ever came across that trapezoidal port on the back of your DVD player or TV and thought, what the heck is that, you're probably not alone. Though once a popular way to transmit digital sound ...

Designs usually stick around because they work.

An optical audio port, also known as a TOSLINK (Toshiba Link) port, is a type of digital audio connection that uses light to transmit audio signals between devices. This port is commonly found on ...

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Xbox 360’s loose fiber optic connection in the past, noting that it is such a poor oversight on Microsoft’s part. Since we didn’t want to use crazy glue or a twisty tie, we went for the next best ...

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 ...

Providing integrators with a choice of products that it says uses the best available parts and materials, WireWorld has announced its Starlight 48 Optical HDMI 2.1 Fiber Optic Cables. WireWorld ...

It’s no secret that fiber optic cabling has become a major product category for the AV installation industry, but oftentimes proper training and education are not readily available. To make things ...

I'm not particular about cables, so I mostly use cheap ones. That said, when I've bought Chinese cables with loose connectors ...

When narrowing down the best optical audio cables, we considered length, audio quality, durability, and price. For example, if you want a straightforward, high-quality cable at a reasonable price, the ...