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Many modern TVs only have an optical output signal for sound.
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Many modern TVs only have an optical output signal for sound.
All speakers will plug in to sub, from sub you will have few cables to PC to carry 5.1 signal, in your case you can only use 3.5 jack which will carry 2.0 signal to your sub and I assume this will be spread across all speakers as 2.0 and finally sub will need to be connected to wall socket.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?
I've checked. I have onePossibly so, I'm assuming he is going to check he has one.
It probably is, but because I have no idea what you just said, the former idea is still the best.All speakers will plug in to sub, from sub you will have few cables to PC to carry 5.1 signal, in your case you can only use 3.5 jack which will carry 2.0 signal to your sub and I assume this will be spread across all speakers as 2.0 and finally sub will need to be connected to wall socket.
Is it not better to buy dedicated good 2.0 or 2.1 system for Spotify/YouTube (stereo source) instead average 5.1 system which you won't even used it as 5.1?
It probably is, but because I have no idea what you just said, the former idea is still the best.
In the world of stereos and TV's I would say I'm approximately a 5 year old. i was going to say 10, then realised that would be silly.
The 2+1 means stereo (2) and a separate sub-woofer (1) while the 5+1 has 3 front (left/centre/right) and 2 rear speakers (L/R) for surround effects, plus the sub-woofer again for low bass (that is not perceived as directional).It probably is, but because I have no idea what you just said, the former idea is still the best.
In the world of stereos and TV's I would say I'm approximately a 5 year old. i was going to say 10, then realised that would be silly.
I’m not so up on getting hifi quality from a tv…. Hifi is designed for music….
All I really need is a tv that doesn’t make talking very quiet and explosions very loud when watching tv.
@pc1966 explain basic differences of 2 channels vs multi channels system further to that all those system can be expanded to 7.1 or 9.1 giving more surround speakers, 7.2, 9.2 giving more low frequency speakers (subwoofer), and those systems can be expanded even more to 5.1.2 or 7.2.4. The third digit represents speakers that for best experience are installed overhead giving 3 dimensional sound effect.It probably is, but because I have no idea what you just said, the former idea is still the best.
In the world of stereos and TV's I would say I'm approximately a 5 year old. i was going to say 10, then realised that would be silly.
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