Really REALLY good explanation of what differentiates an AV receiver from a soundbar and why you'd only need one of them. Now that I know what you've told me, I'mma sell my Onkyo receiver as I am currently awaiting a delivery of a Samsung soundbar! :) Kudos for the video, thanks man!
@HomeTheaterHobbyist
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks 🙏🏾
@JustinKraft
4 жыл бұрын
What about using the additional HDMI out to go to the sound bar?
@hviw3h3n
4 жыл бұрын
Id like to know too. I have a Samsung TV and Soundbar. Just moved to a house with Speakers in the wall. Only way I guess to use them is add a receiver. I don't want to have two remotes. So if HDMI ARC works from the bar to the receiver. The TV remote should control both the Bar and Receiver. Not buying a $300 unless I think its gonna work.
@L0tusExige
4 жыл бұрын
@@hviw3h3n , did you try this yet? I'm in the same boat.
@charlessanders1342
4 ай бұрын
I know people who use just a sound bar with receiver and sounds great and saves space from having large speakers.
@ronantetsu4
9 ай бұрын
I'm only here because I want to add vertical speakers to my 5.1 dolby atmos soundbar I got for $180. But afiak adding vertical speaker modules (dolby atmos modules) is wired and needs an AVR. Issue is, the modules are more than my sound system and AVRs are so expensive.
@potterj09
2 ай бұрын
You need to split the mono centre signal then bring it back into the rca to 3.5mm or only one side of the soundbar will work, unless it has a mono setting.
@bradleymorris6981
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the information, I wanted to do this because I thought it would replace not only the front speaker but the left and right speakers as well but it looks like I'd still need separate left and right speakers.
@HomeTheaterHobbyist
3 жыл бұрын
You're correct!
@drummerdoingstuff5020
2 жыл бұрын
So check it out I did kind of what you said but in the opposite way where I have a seven. Two Onkio I didn’t really have a good’s Center Speaker so I got a sound bar and got a line level converter wired from my center channel to the sound bar RCA so I’m using my sound bar as a Center channel which works great
@kwesty1
5 жыл бұрын
Makes Perfect Sense, to an AV dummy like me. Thank you!!
@HomeTheaterHobbyist
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks 🙏🏾
@sofakritic6914
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your video it helped me to avoid rookie mistakes with my 1st home theater setup.
@HomeTheaterHobbyist
4 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome, thanks for commenting!
@catinodeh
2 ай бұрын
Hi there! Great video! I have one question though…what if I want the sound bar to have sound but also send the signal to an input in my whole house sound system ? Is there an output port that will forward the audio to my other device ?
@beary288
5 жыл бұрын
Hi, I'm using an Yamaha YAS-108 soundbar, can I connect the Analog input Jack to my amplifier pre out front L & R instead of the Center pre out? Because I don't intend to connect my front speakers I'm reducing my space, would appreciate your advise thanks.
@chefgreek
Жыл бұрын
I purchased a new Sonos soundbar with the matching sub in late 2018 for approximately 1500.00. It has served me well, it sounds good and we enjoy the way it functions and how it integrates with the TV, Playstation, DVD player, etc. Recently, I purchased a Denon AVR 4802R at auction. Originally, I was going to resell it but after reading more about it, I think I want to try and integrate it with my Sonos/TV system. I do have great speakers I can add along with the Denon. Am I diving inot a rabbit hole that's too deep? Is the Denon too old? I've spent a fair amount of time reading on several audiophile forums and quite frankly, I'm confused. It seems like they are speaking an alien language. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advnace!
@Laynebar
6 ай бұрын
What wound happen if you didn’t use a pre-out receiver would it not work or would it just sound worse?
@toosweet241
5 жыл бұрын
I have the Sony st5000 7.1.2 soundbar what do I need to get sound from my Sony 310bt turntable turntable to hear sound, what kind of pre-amp
@robm.6400
4 жыл бұрын
Hi , great vid, my question is I have a samsung hw-n850 soundbar that came with a Bluetooth sub , I want to know if there is a way to connect a powered infinity hts-10sub to the sound bar or is there something I can get to make that sub Bluetooth , I’m just not getting the bass I had before I got the sound bar and the sub that came with it . Thanks !
@user-ph8oe2qu5o
3 ай бұрын
Hi, Connecting a Soundbar to an AV Receiver • SmartTV Samsung with 1 x eARC HDMI and 1 x HDMI (Normal). Optical port broken. • Sony Soundbar with ARC HDMI. • Wired speakers (wire, no “banana”) I must connect to one A/V receiver (not buy again). Need to connect soundbar to eARC receiver and SmartTV to normal HDMI of this receiver? Suggestion to connect all that? A/V receiver at $300 is possible? Thanks for sharing.
@anandprakash7061
8 ай бұрын
I have a Sony RT-40 sound bar system with active subwoofer hub . The sub woofer hub is AC powered & also connected with soundbar + 2 standing speakers through wires connector . The soundbar hub has eARC connector, optical connector ,analog in. Bluetooth . Can I connect this active speaker system to my Denon AVR via HDMI ARC to get the sound output from this Sony RT-40. My doubt is , since Sony RT-40 is an active speaker system with builtin pre-amp & works when powered with Ac, could this damage my AVR or should I go ahead?
@davesworld1972
3 ай бұрын
How does the sound differ from the soundbar and having a different branded centre speaker connected directly to the receiver amp? I imagine that there might be a slight delay to the sound from the sound bar and the sound being produced directly from the receiver amp as there is an extra step involved with the production of sound.
@HomeTheaterHobbyist
3 ай бұрын
I don’t remember noticing any delay but if you have access to a standard center channel just use that. This video was specifically for those who want to make use of a soundbar as a center channel but it’s not ideal.
@davesworld1972
3 ай бұрын
@@HomeTheaterHobbyist Thanks for your reply
@Paradise4Nerds
10 ай бұрын
I have a sound bar. And a 12 inch Kenwood subwoofer. I wanna use the soundbar for the speakers. How would I go about hooking that up to my TV?
@HomeTheaterHobbyist
10 ай бұрын
If your tv has optical or RCA out then use one of those preferably optical. Then go into the menu system and select the correct audio output.
@jaicarowley9877
2 жыл бұрын
Ok...so i just purchased a soundbar system with wireless speakers but i also have an avr...so is it no longer necessary to use my avr
@charlestilley2576
4 жыл бұрын
Nice presentation, would had liked to se TOSLINK & HDMI ARC also, as many (or most) 4K HDR HDCP 2.2 receivers has these options. I agree that even this would be a short term issue until purchasing a true center channel speaker, sub (many soundbars has these built in, but again will sound different as presented) & Atmos, which can be used rather than the smaller speakers if desired. Although not all audio sources processes Atoms sound, so may need the smaller ones (bookshelf will do) anyway, there are some Atmos speakers which will sit on top of the bookshelf models. One can have a nice sound setup, to include Atmos, for under $1,000.....perfect for small living room. If larger area or wanting to cover more than one room, will need to spend more.
@HomeTheaterHobbyist
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for commenting
@life_score
2 жыл бұрын
How to add extra speakers to a sound bar? If I open the bar to get wires connected to get output of one channel, can I send it through amp to L/R speakers just for L/R surround channel?
@rodneyfranks2726
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you best presentation I have seen on this subject.
@HomeTheaterHobbyist
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@brightlight7217
Жыл бұрын
With this setup, shouldn't you disconnect the center speaker connection from the receiver since its signal will be sent to the pre-out?
@HomeTheaterHobbyist
Жыл бұрын
Yes, you can do that
@blenditlikethat9158
5 жыл бұрын
Buying a passive soundbar is the most ideal thing to do if you want the bar to be connected to an amp
@Odspeed001
3 жыл бұрын
Attive subwoofer not passive 🙄
@ashgaming7045
11 ай бұрын
I just got a Q symphony 3.1.2 soundbar but I also have 2 high-end tower martin Logan speakers I want to use with it
@alonzosmith6189
3 жыл бұрын
I need the additional HDMI inputs on the receiver. So, I need replace my soundbar.
@bradthurkle7217
2 жыл бұрын
You can get hdmi to av adaptors to use on your av pre outs on your receiver.
@dkdcnone5771
5 жыл бұрын
Can you hook up a soundbar and audio receiver (with speakers connected to them for surround sound) to a tv with an optical audio splitter and play them both simultaneously? I can get one or the other to play but not both at the same time. To me this seems redundant and therefore might not be possible. My grandpa has both and I tried to explain to him that it might not be possible but he won’t accept that. My understanding of the logic behind all of it thinks that it might not be possible but I might not fully understand how both of them work
@brightlight7217
Жыл бұрын
That's just what he explained. Your receiver must have a preout option.
@thefox1703
5 жыл бұрын
Outstanding presentation! This was very informative.
@HomeTheaterHobbyist
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@barrymalter1630
2 жыл бұрын
Video didn’t play.
@chazzman007
3 жыл бұрын
Solved my confusion two minutes into the video!
@HomeTheaterHobbyist
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@bigdaddyumi
Жыл бұрын
Very informative, u explained it very nicely
@HomeTheaterHobbyist
Жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot 😊
@williamirizarry1113
3 жыл бұрын
That is exactly what I needed to know. Thank you :)
@HomeTheaterHobbyist
3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@JonoLam
2 жыл бұрын
Can I do this to my existing soundbar connected to a wireless subwoofer AND add rear speakers and a 2nd seperate subwoofer just to cover any LFE deadzones in the room?
@HomeTheaterHobbyist
2 жыл бұрын
I don’t know if that will work.
@Laynebar
4 ай бұрын
Could I use hdmi if my soundbar has hdmi
@rudykalkhove
2 жыл бұрын
What if want to add an additional / complementary active subwoofer. Is there a solution where i connect my tv to a receiver and in turn outputs to optical (for the soundbar, Onkyo LB 401) and LFE for the Sub (REL Q50)
@HomeTheaterHobbyist
2 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure
@jaicarowley9877
2 жыл бұрын
I have bluetooth and wirless on both my soundbar system and my avr is there a way to sync the wireless speakers thru the avr
@HomeTheaterHobbyist
2 жыл бұрын
Not that I can think of
@NamakoSH3
3 жыл бұрын
I'm trying to expand the number of audio and video inputs that I have available (my Sony has 4 HDMI inputs, one of which is eARC HDMI), and I thought I could maybe use an AV Receiver as an HDMI switch of sorts, running both audio and video from the selected source in the Receiver up to the TV via HDMI, and then have the TV pass the incoming audio out to the Sony soundbar via eARC. This would preclude me from having to have a multi-speaker surround sound system in my room. Why wouldn't this work?
@HomeTheaterHobbyist
3 жыл бұрын
If I understand your setup correctly, I think the issue is the av receiver is only sending the video signal to the tv. Not the video and audio which is by design.
@louisd95714
4 жыл бұрын
Not sure if i will get an answer for this, but if I connect my sound bar to a receiver can I also connect my turntable and cassette deck to the receiver as if it's a giant switch box?
@HomeTheaterHobbyist
4 жыл бұрын
If everything is connected along the analog signal path it might work.
@vassili87
4 жыл бұрын
Could you use the non ARC HDMI out? There are others in your receiver. My bar has 2 HDMI connection (one of which is ARC).
@jailanimajid6115
4 жыл бұрын
Some receiver has 2 HDMI out(one is ARC and one non ARC). The non ARC HDMI out can connect to your bar HDMI input and your bar ARC out to TV. But you can only experience 2-channel audio.
@mellowc
6 ай бұрын
What if you wanna use soundbar as only speaker?
@HomeTheaterHobbyist
6 ай бұрын
Then just use the soundbar, no receiver needed.
@XyMisiek
5 жыл бұрын
Hello, thanks for your video. I have a question. Is it possible to Connect avr to soundbar via HDMI? (Avr hdmi out -> Soundbar hdmi in and then Soundbar hdmi out -> Tv hdmi) I've Yamaha Yas-207 which doesn't support DD+, and Nvidia Shield that don't decode DD+ into DD.
@davidvega1978
3 жыл бұрын
but the Yamaha receiver I bought came with a sound bar or a bar with 3 speakers on it.
@zaidakram8123
4 жыл бұрын
Which is better among Sony hT Iv300 and Logitech z906? Please help
@Odspeed001
3 жыл бұрын
I have a sharp soundbar subwoofer with audio in jack and a jvc amplifier with sub out, can I use this cable to get the bass in the subwoofer?
@HomeTheaterHobbyist
3 жыл бұрын
Based on the connections you mentioned it sounds like you should be able to do it.
@armanyal-isra8837
Жыл бұрын
Connection IDEA for: 2 standing tower speakers and a soundbar+subwoofer+wireless rear speakers. All using an AV receiver with HDMI capabilities. 1.soundbar- connected to HDMI 2.standing tower speakers- L&R channels Would this set up work so that more clarity and immersive experience can be had? Because i have everything but a receiver and I ain’t gonna spend 300$ on a receiver unless it’s do-able 😅
@HomeTheaterHobbyist
Жыл бұрын
The hdmi connection between the receiver and soundbar probably won’t work. The receiver is sending video only because it handles audio.
@sclarsen86
3 жыл бұрын
I have built in surround sound speakers in my living room. Never had a surround sound speaker system before, but we have the speakers in my house so I figured we should use them. My middle speaker where most dialogue comes from is quiet compared to the rest of the system. How do you recommend I solve that issue? I've already increased the sound out of the middle speaker through my receiver, but it still isn't loud enough. I thought about getting a sound bar but now I'm not so sure. Any thoughts?
@HomeTheaterHobbyist
3 жыл бұрын
Did you try lowering the level of your other speakers? If you can check the connections to the center channel to make sure it’s nice and tight.
@Cblan1224
3 жыл бұрын
Can you set up the whole soundbar system to the avr?
@rob504able
4 жыл бұрын
Question: I have my dad's old sound system. Receiver and huge speakers. They're a keepsake. But I'm a millennial and I need Bluetooth capabilities. I want a soundbar but not sure if there is a different route I should go.
@ghosttownlives
4 жыл бұрын
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@jofeote
4 жыл бұрын
Good morning, I have seen your HT Bssic video very interesting. very simple and clear explanation. I would like to ask you the following, I have a yamaha RX-V490 amplifier that is old and I would like to connect the Samsung SoundBar Q70 to the amplifier, is it possible to do so? The yamaha is to not put it aside and use it. Thank you for your help. Thank you
@HomeTheaterHobbyist
4 жыл бұрын
I totally understand! It’s hard to get rid of something that works 😁. The only way I can think to do it is outlined in this video so if that doesn’t work, I’m not sure how to do it.
@amyourpapi23
3 жыл бұрын
Can you do a how to buy a receiver and what speakers we can. Buy and how to set up what need etc
@HomeTheaterHobbyist
3 жыл бұрын
I talk about purchasing in this video: kzitem.info/news/bejne/ybB3rKOGbWqqpqA and setup in this video: kzitem.info/news/bejne/r4-enIVujnaFZKw
@ilomauricien5630
4 жыл бұрын
Hello Can you help me please how to activate my center preout on my Marantz sr7010. Thanks
@divinende6905
Жыл бұрын
Sir can I buy any samsung sound bar to it to my samsung subwoofer
@HomeTheaterHobbyist
Жыл бұрын
Not necessarily, Check your user manual to find out what sound bar it recommends for compatibility. If your subwoofer requires a wired connection you need to make sure the soundbar has that connection. If it is a wireless connection you'll need to make sure the soundbar supports the same frequency for transmission.
@dknight5548
5 жыл бұрын
It’s like mixing a chemical compound bleach in which is the sound bar and ammonia the AV receiver so in my perspective I’ll go for the AV receiver and I am a proud owner of my first AV receiver The Marantz with kiipsch speakers!
@HomeTheaterHobbyist
5 жыл бұрын
Nice!! How do you like it? Which Marantz? And which Klipsch?
@drakothelord
3 жыл бұрын
Where can I buy the same receiver with the pre out?
@Xgil2Play
6 жыл бұрын
I have no other options available. My sound bar is only compatible with a specific rear speakers and they are no longer in sale. The receiver is the only way I can validate my soundbar purchase. But this Mambo Jambo about sounding different is kind of ticking me off.
@bensearley8426
6 жыл бұрын
Lumify | Gil did you try it what did it sound like ?
@richiemata7169
4 жыл бұрын
I’ve got a Polk MagniFi soundbar wanting to connect a Polk Psw10 sub. The bar’s got an aux so I should be able to connect the soundbar aux to a AV receiver using the audio out (white RCA) or pre - out then the AV receiver’s subwoofer out to the subs rca correct?
@HomeTheaterHobbyist
4 жыл бұрын
It might work but I'm doubtful, you're relying on the AV receiver to send bass to the sub and I'm not sure how the sound bar will send the signal. Will it be everything or just a subsection of info? I don't know.
@richiemata7169
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for reply, I don’t need any additional speakers in addition to the sound bar. I know that if someone wants additional surroundsound speakers that you can use the pre-out Then use the receiver speaker connections with wired speakers for the additional surroundsound satellite speakers. I am hoping that if that works, I’ve seen it on KZitem, then the sound bar should also be sending Bass to the receiver thereby allowing me to use the sub out from receiver to the Polk PSW 10. I don’t see why it wouldn’t work.. Any comments would be welcome.
@noelyduzit
5 жыл бұрын
Can you connect a powered subwoofer to a sound bar?
@HomeTheaterHobbyist
5 жыл бұрын
Yes, if the Soundbar has a connection labeled “sub output” on the back. Use the sub cable (RCA type cable) that came with the sub. Connect it to the sub output on the Soundbar and the other end to the connection labeled sub input on the subwoofer.
@lakshmiyadlapalli7558
5 жыл бұрын
I have Vizio SB-3651 and recently got Onkyo TX-NR676, in the assumption that receiver will connect to soundbar thru Bluetooth. Wanted to reuse Vizio. But learned that’s not possible, please correct. Now what are my options other than running cables. Sound bar sits in front and my woofer and rear speakers in the back; I am using projector for video in the back along with receiver. So basically I have only sound bar and screen in the front. Please suggest all my options. Thanks.
@lakshmiyadlapalli7558
5 жыл бұрын
I tried receiver HDMI-ARC, HDMI-SUB to Vizio HDMI-ARC out(I know, but tried) and HDMI in, with no luck
@samuelkamau6039
4 жыл бұрын
Are you having sound bug issues with your 676 receiver?
@alexreist7335
5 жыл бұрын
I have a powered sound bar how would I hook up a car amp and when it comes with a Bluetooth sound bar with two little speakers want to hook up a 15 inch sub with it
@HomeTheaterHobbyist
5 жыл бұрын
I'm not aware of a method to connect a car amp to a sound bar. The non powered speakers probably only require speaker wire and a sub cable for the subwoofer. Try Crutchfield they may have a guide.
@SHAWNPAULCARLSON
5 жыл бұрын
Can a sound bar be plugged into the subwoofer channels?????
@HomeTheaterHobbyist
5 жыл бұрын
I wouldn’t try it, as that channel only gets audio signals that are below your crossover setting. For example if your crossover is set at 100hz all the audio below 100hz is sent through the subwoofer output. If you were to use this channel you’d only get that audio not the range that a Soundbar needs, approximately 80Hz-20,000hz
@InfectisNyonyot
5 жыл бұрын
I have soundbar samsung HW-MS650, how to connect passive speaker, passive subwoofer, other brand
@vivenreddy
4 жыл бұрын
Vieraduka Shairozi I also have that soundbar and looking for options to improve on it. The swa700 sub woofer is too pricey for me.
@DelaneyHelwig
6 жыл бұрын
What if you connect both RCA channels to the pre-out?
@HomeTheaterHobbyist
6 жыл бұрын
The center channel only has one connection so its a mono channel coming out of the Soundbar. But both all the other channels have left and right so you get stereo sound from the Soundbar.
@prodbynathan_27
5 жыл бұрын
Home Theater Hobbyist I have a sound bar already I connect the rca cable on the sound bar and av receiver they don’t work and I connect the optical cable on the av receiver. I don’t have the two speaker for the receiver yet. Could you told me what to do?
@78Buju
6 жыл бұрын
Is there any way to hook up a powered subwoofer to a Vizio soundbar?
@HomeTheaterHobbyist
6 жыл бұрын
Yes, that particular sound bar has a subwoofer out, so you would connect via subwoofer cable. I talk about it a little in this video: Vizio Soundbar SB2820n-E0 Reviewkzitem.info/news/bejne/rXyAzH9vsmKSqJw
@msaccess2221
5 жыл бұрын
Bro, I have sony DAV-DZ950 DVD Home theater which only supports Dolby Digital. The sound quality of speakers and subwoofer is very good but I am restricted only to Dolby Digital. I want to watch Dolby Digital Plus or Dolby TrueHD or DTS contents on the same speakers so my question is, can my Home theater speakers be connected to an AV Reciever which supports all these Blu Ray contents if so which AV receiver I should have or what things I have to set up? The solutions from anyone would be highly appreciated.
@HomeTheaterHobbyist
5 жыл бұрын
I checked out the manual online and it looks like the connections are proprietary Sony so I don’t think you’ll be able to connect them to an av receiver. Try looking through Sony’s website to see if they have another version of the main unit (same speaker connector) that supports the other audio formats. Sorry for the not so great news but thanks for commenting.
@Merc_AllOpps
2 жыл бұрын
Ok but how do I play music now
@hikmatrone84
4 жыл бұрын
Hi, can you plz help me to know an avr which will be better for connect with my logitech z906 5.1 COMPLETE home theater system AND the best way to connect.
@HomeTheaterHobbyist
4 жыл бұрын
I don't know anything about that Logitech but it appears to have RCA Input which the vast majority of receivers have RCA output so it should work with just about any receiver.
@jailanimajid6115
4 жыл бұрын
Logitech z906 system is not designed for connection to a receiver. Although it can connect only by RCA phono. It won't deliver 5.1 sound. A DVD player can connect to Logitech z906 via optical/coaxial. Anyway, who has DVD player nowadays?
@jailanimajid6115
4 жыл бұрын
I don't understand why people waste their money, buy Logitech z906 which is for PC?
@m.h7055
5 жыл бұрын
i have a sony str-db940 reciver and i want to youse my jbl sb400 on it but i dont get sound;/
@HomeTheaterHobbyist
5 жыл бұрын
Do you have the JBL's Auxiliary to RCA cable connected, to the aux port on the JBL and one of the stereo pre-outs on the Sony? If so have you gone into JBL menu to select the correct input (Auxiliary). Did you go into the Sony menu and select the correct output (stereo pre-out)? Also make sure whatever music/movies you're playing is sending audio to both left and right channels. That will ensure the Sony is sending audio to the soundbar.
@sitixp6262
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks man
@HomeTheaterHobbyist
4 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome!
@AngryBacteria
6 жыл бұрын
I need to do that, that I can watch 4k content because my Soundbar cant passthrough 4k hdr
@clovecipher7288
Жыл бұрын
Thanks ✊🏾
@HomeTheaterHobbyist
Жыл бұрын
No problem
@ericyadiel123
4 жыл бұрын
Will it work whit dolby atmos ?
@HomeTheaterHobbyist
4 жыл бұрын
Not sure
@ronwess
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot your tutorial helped (“
@RandyWeber
4 жыл бұрын
great information
@HomeTheaterHobbyist
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@FrankAllotta
5 жыл бұрын
I think the biggest issue that holds me back from getting a soundbar is the lack of inputs. It has 1 HDMI in and 1 HDMI out. If I have an Xbox One, a DirecTV receiver, and a PC; how do I get all of those devices connected? They all connect via HDMI. Now the DirecTV receiver connects to the Xbox and then to my audio receiver. Effectively now I only need 2 devices to connect to the soundbar, my Xbox One and my PC. How would I get both devices connected if there's only one input? That is where I would see an audio receiver coming into play. To act as a multiplexer. Would there be any other way to do this? Or would I have to ditch the receiver and buy an actual multiplexer to pass through?
@HomeTheaterHobbyist
5 жыл бұрын
Lack of inputs on a sound bar is an issue. The SB manufacturers want customers to use their TV's HDMI connection as the switcher. But of course that only works if you have enough available HDMI ports on your TV and the one that supports ARC is connected to your sound bar. If you don't have enough then it's time for an AV receiver. Your thinking is on the right track! :) Thanks for commenting!
@FrankAllotta
5 жыл бұрын
Home Theater Hobbyist Thanks for the reply. I do believe you set me straight with your reply though. This may simply be a case of me not understanding how ARC works. However based on your reply I might be ok to ditch the receiver. I have 5 inputs on my TV. 4 are normal HDMI and 1 is the ARC connector. If I’m understanding you correctly that’s all I need. Connect the ARC to the sound bar, then connect my components to the TV? Would switching the input on the TV deliver audio from the other components to the sound bar?
@HomeTheaterHobbyist
5 жыл бұрын
Yes that’s how it works. ARC stands for Audio Return Channel. It is the way your tv can send audio to the Soundbar. You may have to go into your TVs menu system and change the audio settings to external audio or something like that but it should work for all devices connected. I just connected a Sonos Soundbar to my tv this way and it works great 👍🏾. Let me know if it works for you.
@HomeTheaterHobbyist
5 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately for this video I used a Vizio Soundbar not a Sonos. I don’t think the same connection can be made without the Sonos Connect amp. 😕 Sorry about that but the Sonos system is pretty locked down. Maybe try eBay or something similar for a cheaper connect amp.
@Adamantaimai
4 жыл бұрын
@@HomeTheaterHobbyist Could he connect all sources to an hdmi switch and then connect that to the sound bar that will be connected to the tv with hdmi arc? will that work?
@DannyoRaiden
5 жыл бұрын
Cool info!
@HomeTheaterHobbyist
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@Zappaholic
6 жыл бұрын
I have a Polk Soundbar with Optical and Aux and neither of them will work (using 1995 Sherwood AV Receiver)
@Zappaholic
6 жыл бұрын
Also have Polk mini speakers and 1968 sansui Stereo Speakers (Which Work)
@HomeTheaterHobbyist
6 жыл бұрын
That's interesting, I'm not sure why one way works but the other does not. I wonder if something is selected deep in the Sherwood menus that is preventing this from working? I dunno.... Sorry it's not working out for you
@asiboy2912
5 жыл бұрын
Hi, My Avr doesnt have a center pre out but it has thr normal 2 channel pre out. Can I use that instead?
@HomeTheaterHobbyist
5 жыл бұрын
That could work, it may only be single channel audio tho
@user-ep7hf8yy7e
11 ай бұрын
The fact that he used a low quality analog audio cable to connect a high quality soundbar to a high quality AV reciever terrifies me.
@mikeross4903
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir
@HomeTheaterHobbyist
5 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome, thanks for watching!
@jamessettles6485
3 жыл бұрын
I have a Sony dh559 receiver with 2 klipsch r26f standing floor speakers I'm trying to hook my klipsch bar 48 soundbar and wireless sub to my receiver but can't get both to play. It only has 1hdmi arc USB optical and 3.5 out but dont have a 3.5 to av adapter handy. Is there any way to do it without the adapter?
@HomeTheaterHobbyist
3 жыл бұрын
Honestly, I can’t think of a way without the adapter, maybe someone else knows. Also the sub connects to the soundbar via a proprietary wireless signal so that may never work. Sorry I can’t help more.
@jamessettles6485
3 жыл бұрын
@@HomeTheaterHobbyist thnx for your response. I bought a toslink and I still can't get it to work. Any tips?
@HomeTheaterHobbyist
3 жыл бұрын
No, I don’t have any other ideas, sorry.
@jamessettles6485
3 жыл бұрын
@@HomeTheaterHobbyist Thnx for the replies. I got it to work by running the splitter from my Xbox but soundbar and receiver are way out of sync
@Ayrton4everrr
5 жыл бұрын
Use fibre optic
@leapers124
4 жыл бұрын
How
@jailanimajid6115
4 жыл бұрын
I shall say bad idea.
@MichaelGreco
5 жыл бұрын
I have a Yamaha yas-203 Soundbar with matching subwoofer. I would love to find a way to reuse the subwoofer alone. Is there a way to connect that wireless subwoofer to your receiver?
@HomeTheaterHobbyist
5 жыл бұрын
Not that I'm aware of. Any connection will have to run on the same frequency so I'd check which frequency the sub is running then determine which receiver supports wireless subs on that same frequency.
@MichaelGreco
5 жыл бұрын
@@HomeTheaterHobbyist thanks for taking the time to reply!
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