HDMI ARC/eARC was praised for simple, fast, low-delay TV connectivity and one-cable setup.
Pros: Dialogue clarity (for TV/soundbar use), Subwoofer
Cons: EQ customization, AI Room Calibration
HDMI ARC/eARC was praised for simple, fast, low-delay TV connectivity and one-cable setup.
Pros: Dialogue clarity (for TV/soundbar use), Subwoofer
Cons: EQ customization, AI Room Calibration
HDMI eARC is the preferred TV connection and is described as the route to the XIO’s best wired sound quality.
Pros: Overall product quality, Overall sound quality
Cons: Value for money, Video passthrough support
HDMI eARC makes basic TV use convenient, including volume control from the television’s existing remote.
Pros: Design and aesthetics, Overall sound quality
Cons: Value for money, App reliability
HDMI ARC makes the speakers easy to use with a TV and is repeatedly framed as a practical strength. Reviewers liked the simple direct connection and the ability to build...
Pros: Stereo imaging accuracy, Aesthetic design / Finish options
Cons: Smart features, EQ customization
HDMI eARC is praised for letting the TV remote handle everyday volume and mute control.
Pros: Value for money, Surround sound simulation
Cons: Status indicators, Wi-Fi streaming reliability
HDMI ARC/eARC was viewed as simple and sufficient for TV hookup when the TV has enough device inputs.
Pros: Dialogue clarity (for TV/soundbar use), Surround sound simulation
Cons: App reliability, Audio format support
HDMI ARC/eARC is treated as a useful TV connection in hands-on use. One reviewer specifically called the HDMI ARC-style connection awesome for the setup.
Pros: App reliability, Subwoofer
Cons: Remote control usability, Value for money
HDMI eARC is usually a simple, convenient one-cable path that works well with TV controls. One owner reported a serious eARC failure after months of use, pulling the overall picture...
Pros: Overall product quality, Overall sound quality
Cons: Bass performance, Surround sound simulation
HDMI ARC was praised as a major TV-use convenience, but evidence was mixed because some reviewers encountered picky behavior or low output.
Pros: Detail retrieval, Value for money
Cons: optical, Smart features
HDMI ARC usually makes power and volume control simple through the TV remote. Compatibility is inconsistent, however, with some owners reporting failed control, port requirements, or needing HDMI instead of...
Pros: Dialogue clarity (for TV/soundbar use), Overall product quality
Cons: TV connection stability, Reliability
HDMI ARC support is convenient when it works, but reviewers reported ARC-only limitations, missing eARC, and one serious volume-step issue.
Pros: Value for money, Surround sound simulation
Cons: Stereo imaging accuracy, Smart features
HDMI ARC is missing, and that repeatedly comes up as a convenience loss for TV-centered setups. Optical is the main workaround.
Pros: Overall product quality, Overall sound quality
Cons: Remote control usability, Control button responsiveness
HDMI ARC/eARC setup can require manual intervention because HDMI control was disabled by default in multiple tests. That creates unnecessary first-use friction even though the connection works once configured.
Pros: Home theater integration, Overall product quality
Cons: Value for money, Small-room suitability