Best way to improve sound to your TV?

[DPG]

I this directly in place of the TV's internal speakers, or via the TV's audio out? I have a self contained sub woofer assembly, including internal amp. and PSU, that came out of a scrap hot tub

Via the TV audio out sockets. My Sony tv can be set up so the audio output jacks volume varies with TV volume.

 

[brianmoooore]

That's a DIY equivalent of a sound bar, then. I'm meaning the extreme low cost option of connecting external speakers directly in place of the internal ones. I realise that there's possible safety implications, although the 22" I mentioned actually runs off 12V from a wall wart PSU. I use the exact same model in my caravan.

 

[DPG]

That's a DIY equivalent of a sound bar, then. I'm meaning the extreme low cost option of connecting external speakers directly in place of the internal ones. I realise that there's possible safety implications, although the 22" I mentioned actually runs off 12V from a wall wart PSU. I use the exact same model in my caravan.

Ah, inside the case? There's not enough room or cabinet rigidity to get good sound from a speaker in a TV case.

 

[brianmoooore]

No, I mean good quality speakers, of the right impedance, outside the TV case, connected by flex to the wires inside the TV that fed the internal speakers.

 

[DPG]

No, I mean good quality speakers, of the right impedance, outside the TV case, connected by flex to the wires inside the TV that fed the internal speakers.

Sorry, I'm with you. I'd still go external amp or active speakers. It'll be a tiny amplifier IC in the TV geared up to drive the tiny speakers in it

 

[pc1966]

If you want mucho cheapness then look at some of the PC speakers if your TV has a headphone socket. Advantage is single volume control for the lot and often really simple to use. But don't expect HiFi magic, though mostly they are better than built-in crap.

The external speakers/soundbar that power off really annoy me, just how hard would it be to power back on using the audio signal returning? Also had far too much trouble with stupid systems where you need two controls, or it forgets the correct input if power cycled, etc, etc.

 

[HappyHippyDad]

If you want mucho cheapness then look at some of the PC speakers if your TV has a headphone socket. Advantage is single volume control for the lot and often really simple to use. But don't expect HiFi magic, though mostly they are better than built-in crap.

The external speakers/soundbar that power off really annoy me, just how hard would it be to power back on using the audio signal returning? Also had far too much trouble with stupid systems where you need two controls, or it forgets the correct input if power cycled, etc, etc.

I'm sure the TV will have a headphone socket (is that also called a 3.5mm jack?).

Is it then just as simple as plugging in the 3.5mm jack to the back of the TV? If for instance I buy this one 5.1 channel PC speakers - Cheap 5.1 channel PC speaker Deals | Currys - https://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/5.1-channel-pc-speakers/computer-accessories/pc-speakers/318_3062_30081_xx_ba00011110-bv00311348/xx-criteria.html

how do all the other speakers get wired up if there is only one headphone socket? Does one of the speakers have the 3.5mm jack then the others plug in to each other? Never had a sound system before!

If these are PC speakers then I guessing they get there power from the TV and do not need to be plugged in?

 

[DPG]

I'm sure the TV will have a headphone socket (is that also called a 3.5mm jack?).

Is it then just as simple as plugging in the 3.5mm jack to the back of the TV? If for instance I buy this one 5.1 channel PC speakers - Cheap 5.1 channel PC speaker Deals | Currys - https://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/5.1-channel-pc-speakers/computer-accessories/pc-speakers/318_3062_30081_xx_ba00011110-bv00311348/xx-criteria.html

how do all the other speakers get wired up if there is only one headphone socket? Does one of the speakers have the 3.5mm jack then the others plug in to each other? Never had a sound system before!

Exactly how mine is set up. There will be an audio in (analogue) on the subwoofer. and the speaker outputs will be on the sub also

 

[HappyHippyDad]

Exactly how mine is set up. There will be an audio in (analogue) on the subwoofer. and the speaker outputs will be on the sub also

oo... this is now looking quite exciting!
So I literally just plug the sub into the TV, using the headphone socket, then all the other speakers plug into the sub?

Then... whenever you switch on the TV, the sound automatically just plays through them?

 

[DPG]

oo... this is now looking quite exciting!
So I literally just plug the sub into the TV, using the headphone socket, then all the other speakers plug into the sub?

Then... whenever you switch on the TV, the sound automatically just plays through them?

Yes, that's it.
You only get 2+1 sound obviously (stereo+sub) since you only have the stereo output of the TV. But get a reasonable quality sub and you will be very happy with the sound.