{"id":142912,"date":"2022-03-09T20:55:12","date_gmt":"2022-03-09T20:55:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techweekmag.com\/?p=142912"},"modified":"2023-09-15T17:29:46","modified_gmt":"2023-09-15T16:29:46","slug":"complete-guide-on-how-to-connect-speakers-to-your-tv","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/tv\/complete-guide-on-how-to-connect-speakers-to-your-tv\/","title":{"rendered":"How to connect speakers to your TV"},"content":{"rendered":"

All modern TVs have a good built-in audio system, which is enough to comfortably watch movies and listen to music.\u00a0But the concept of “comfortable” is very relative, because for someone it is important that the sound is clear, uniform and balanced.\u00a0Many generally prefer full surround sound – like in a movie theater, but it is almost impossible to achieve such an effect with a regular audio system.\u00a0The problem is solved in a different way – by connecting the speakers to the TV.\u00a0The range of acoustic systems is so diverse that you can achieve any sound quality.\u00a0When using additional speakers and various stereo systems, a completely logical question arises, but how to connect the speakers to the TV so that the output sound is as clear as possible.<\/p>\n

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Ways to connect speakers to a TV<\/h3>\n

Connecting to a TV can be of two types: wired and wireless.\u00a0Modern external speakers often provide the ability to connect via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, but in most cases such equipment will not be able to provide the proper sound quality.\u00a0Portable speakers and Wi-Fi stereo systems are not designed for high-quality and uniform sound, but it is still possible to connect them.\u00a0True, only to new generation TVs.\u00a0Usually, a wired connection is used, and here you need to pay attention to the connectors through which you plan to connect.\u00a0It is important not only to make sure that both the speakers and the TV have the same type of connector, but also to choose the best connection method, because there are usually several.<\/p>\n

Any speaker system can be connected to any TV, regardless of the manufacturer and release date.\u00a0The only exceptions are wireless speakers, which can only be connected to modern devices, and even then, not all.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Connectors for connecting speakers to a TV<\/h3>\n

There are several possible connectors for connecting speakers to a TV, each with its own strengths and weaknesses:<\/p>\n

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  • TOSlink is a connector for fiber optic cable.\u00a0Such a cable transmits the signal in digital format without the need to decode it, so that the sound quality is not lost.\u00a0This connection method can be called a reference, but it is not without drawbacks.\u00a0Firstly, only a few models of both TVs and audio systems provide for TOSlink connection, and secondly, fiber optic cable is not cheap, and it is quite fragile.\u00a0In addition, if one of the devices does not have a TOSlink connector, and the second one does, you still won\u2019t be able to connect them, and no wire will help here.<\/li>\n
  • HDMI is an alternative digital transmission method.\u00a0It is much more common than fiber optic, and in terms of sound transmission quality it is practically not inferior.\u00a0The difficulty is that an HDMI port is provided only in modern devices and it is useless to look for it in a 20-year-old TV or antediluvian music center.\u00a0But for modern models, this is one of the recommended connection methods.<\/li>\n
  • AV-in and AV-out is once the most popular type of connection, and even today is provided in many modern Smart TVs.\u00a0It is a cable connection, consisting of two or three multi-colored tulip plugs.\u00a0This type of connection is characterized by serious loss of sound quality and susceptibility to any interference.<\/li>\n
  • SCART is a European standard connection that provides several plugs for transmitting sound in digital and analog format.\u00a0Recently, it has been widely used on TVs, on speakers and audio systems – to a lesser extent.<\/li>\n
  • Mini Jack – a connector for connecting headphones or speakers with a built-in internal amplifier.\u00a0The quality of the audio signal transmission in this case leaves much to be desired.<\/li>\n
  • AUX OUT is another outdated connector, but its main advantage is that it can be used to connect almost all devices, since it is widely used.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    As you can see, the best connection methods are HDMI and fiber optic cable.\u00a0The HDMI connector is provided in almost all modern TVs and audio systems, so it is used most often.\u00a0In addition, it provides good undistorted sound.<\/p>\n

    Even if the media device and the TV have different types of connectors, speakers can still be connected.\u00a0But this will require an adapter.\u00a0The average cost of an adapter is 300 dollars, you can buy it at any stereo equipment store or via the Internet.<\/p>\n

    How to connect speakers to TV<\/h3>\n

    Before taking on the connection, you should determine the type of the stereo system itself or conventional speakers.\u00a0There are two types of audio devices: active and passive, this plays a crucial role in the order of connection, so each type of speaker should be considered individually.<\/p>\n

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    Active speakers<\/h3>\n

    Active speakers differ from passive speakers in that they have a built-in amplifier.\u00a0For them, you do not need to buy any separate equipment and they are connected directly either to the TV itself or to the TV receiver.\u00a0These speakers are usually more expensive, but the initial investment pays off because a single good quality amplifier can be expensive.\u00a0The advantage of such models is that they provide the ability to adjust the sound directly on their body.\u00a0And we are talking not only about volume, but also about finer tuning: frequencies, bass, etc.<\/p>\n

    All manipulations for connecting active speakers to the TV must be carried out after they are disconnected from the network!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

    Connecting active speakers to the TV is very simple – just connect them together.\u00a0Speakers of the past generation usually provided only RCA connection – it is even easier with them, you just need to use an RCA cable, and connect the plugs on one side to the speakers, on the other – to the TV.\u00a0The most difficult thing here is not to mix up the inputs, but it is quite difficult to make a mistake, because the plugs are color-coded in accordance with the required connectors.<\/p>\n

    Note!\u00a0If the speakers are paired, then only the \u201cleading\u201d speaker is connected to the TV, and the second one is already connected to it.\u00a0If the TV does not provide an RCA connection (which happens very rarely), use an RCA-to-HDMI adapter.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

    More modern models provide the possibility of HDMI connection.\u00a0This is the easiest way to connect – you just need to connect the speakers and TV with an HDMI cable.\u00a0Moreover, such a cable does not have polarity – it does not matter which end to connect to the TV, and which one to the speakers.<\/p>\n

    If the TV does not have an HDMI connector, which is typical of outdated models, an HDMI-RCA adapter is required.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

    Speaker and sound setup<\/h3>\n

    After successfully connecting the speakers to Smart TV or a regular TV, all that remains is to connect all devices to the 220V network.\u00a0Almost all speakers are made in the “Turn & Use” format – “turn on and use”, so you do not need to install any additional programs or drivers.\u00a0The TV will automatically redirect the sound from the built-in speakers to the connected speakers.<\/p>\n

    Passive speakers<\/h3>\n

    Passive speakers do not have a built-in amplifier, so you will need to retrofit the audio system yourself.\u00a0Also, because of the amplifier, the connection scheme also changes, because it acts as a kind of connecting link between the TV and speakers.\u00a0To connect passive speakers, you must:<\/p>\n

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    1. Connect the speakers to the amplifier using the cable that comes with the device.<\/li>\n
    2. Connect the amplifier to your TV or receiver.\u00a0As a rule, an RCA cable with two or three plugs is used.<\/li>\n
    3. Connect speakers and TV to the network.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      The initial setup of the equipment will also be performed automatically – the sound will immediately come out of the speakers as soon as the TV is turned on.\u00a0The user will be able to fine-tune using the amplifier.<\/p>\n

      Consider!\u00a0The rated power of the amplifier must exceed the power of the audio system used by at least 30%.\u00a0Otherwise, a weak amplifier may adversely affect the sound quality.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

      How to connect old speakers from a computer<\/h3>\n

      Older computer speakers are not a good alternative to built-in speakers.\u00a0But if for some reason they are out of order, the column can come in handy.\u00a0Computer speakers are connected to the TV either using an RCA cable with tulips, or through the AUX OUT connector.\u00a0An additional adapter may often be required to connect to modern TVs.<\/p>\n

      Important!\u00a0PC speakers may not be connected to a 220V network, but be powered directly from the computer.\u00a0If connected to a TV, the latter will act as a power source.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

      How to connect a music center to the TV<\/h3>\n

      The music center is a set of speakers that are interconnected by a connecting wire.\u00a0From this wire comes a single plug for connecting to a TV.\u00a0Most often this is a plug for RCA connection, less often – HDMI Out.\u00a0Therefore, you only need to connect this plug to the TV, using an adapter if necessary, and then connect both the TV and the music center to the network.\u00a0No additional settings are required.<\/p>\n

      Home theater – how to connect to a TV<\/h3>\n

      \"how<\/p>\n

      A home theater is the same music center, only with speakers of a different type and peculiar rules for their placement.\u00a0Therefore, there is nothing difficult in connecting it, it will be much more difficult to place all the speakers wisely.\u00a0Either an RCA cable with tulips or an HDMI cable can also be used for connection.\u00a0All that remains is to restore the power to the devices, and the setting will happen automatically.<\/p>\n

      Subwoofer – can it be connected to a TV<\/h3>\n

      Connecting a sub is no more difficult than the same music center, but there are certain features.\u00a0There are two types of subwoofers: active and passive.\u00a0An active sub is connected directly using a regular 2RCA cable with “Audio IN” and “Audio OUT” tulips, while a passive system will also require the use of an amplifier with output to a single plug.<\/p>\n

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      How to connect a portable speaker<\/h3>\n

      Modern portable speakers often provide the ability to connect via Bluetooth, but this method is only available for modern TVs with a built-in Bluetooth module.\u00a0You will need to turn on the bluetooth on the speaker, go to the TV settings, select the “Bluetooth” section, search for available devices and pair.\u00a0Some portable speaker models, such as JBL models, also provide alternative connection methods: via a special USB-Jack 3.5 cable or via HDMI.\u00a0Connecting via HDMI will give you the best sound quality.<\/p>\n

      How to connect a smart speaker<\/h3>\n

      The latest trend is portable stations that provide voice control of the TV, help in choosing movies and have many other auxiliary functions.\u00a0A striking example of such a station is Alice, made on the basis of the Yandex browser voice assistant.\u00a0It will not be difficult to connect the Alice column to the TV, but it should be borne in mind that such systems are connected only to TVs that have an HDMI connector.\u00a0It is enough to simply connect the portable station and the TV using an HDMI cable (IN-IN), the system will do the rest.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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