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  1. P

    Question Is it possible to connect a 5.1 home theatre soundbar surround sound system to a projector via an a/v receiver?

    Hi all, I moved into a small space that doesn't really have room for a TV set-up, so I've opted for a projector. However, it's my first time trying to set something like this up, so I'm a bit confused! I just purchased the following items that I am hoping to connect together: VIZIO V-Series...
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    Question How to wirelessly connect projector with Chromecast to soundbar?

    Hi, I have been searching for an answer to this but no one seems to have the same situation. My setup: - Projector at the back of the room, with Chromecast as the input source. I cast to the Chromecast from my phone. ViewSonic Pro7827HD with 3.5mm out, USB power out, HDMI in, HDMI/MHL in, plus...
  3. B

    Solved! Is it possible to connect Sonos Port to HDMI sound bar

    I currently have a Sonos Port connected to a 2009 pioneer receiver, that I also use for movie surround sound. I would like to buy a soundbar and I was looking at the Samsung HW-Q950A. Alas, it only has HDMI and optical inputs The port just has RCA and digital Coax. Is there any way possible to...
  4. M

    Solved! Soundbar reco for Panasonic Viera Plasma

    I am looking for a Black Friday type deal on a decent Soundbar (Budget $400) that is compatible with both my older 2007 Panasonic Viera Plasma (model TH-58PZ700U) and will still work seemlessly with a newer Samsung QLED 80T (QN75Q80TAFXZA) when I plan to upgrade in the spring. Have been told by...
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    Question Onn subwoofer won’t pair to soundbar.

    I can’t get an onn soundbar and subwoofer to link together after the sub stopped working. I’ve tried a bunch of stuff. Anyone know anything about this? It’s the 36” 5.1 with sub and rear speakers from Walmart for $169. I’ve tried linking after leaving them unplugged for 30 min. Unplugging my...
  6. S

    Solved! Replacement subwoofer for Sony HT-CT380 Sound bar

    I have a Sony HT-CT380 Sound bar that came it's own wireless subwoofer. Sadly the subwoofer has now packed in. Can I use another subwoofer with this sound bar ? If so how would I connect it as I can only see HDMI and an optical connection on the sound bar. There is an analogue in port as...
  7. shutupnabi

    Solved! Got a second hand samsung soundbar with no subwoofer

    The model number on it is HW-H450 and the subwoofer that was supposed to come with it is PS-WH450. I’m wondering if i can use a different sub instead, it’s really hard to find. What should i do.
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    Question Can someone help me with my TCL 3010 soundbar?

    I’ve recently bought a TCL 3010 soundbar to go with a tv I got from target a while back. The soundbar was necessary as the tv (AIWA) has pretty bad quality sound. I’ve noticed that the soundbar makes a lot of muffled static noise when the volume is turned down low. I am using the tvs ARC HDMI...
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    Solved! Controlling soundbar with TV remote

    Hello everyone, I'm new to the forum and I apologize if this isn't the right section for this question (I was wondering if I should file this under "Audio"). I've recently bought a soundbar, a TCL TS5010. The soundbar is connected to a Samsung tv via optical cable. The other connection options...
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    Question Optical Soundbar to HDMI ARC TV

    I purchased a generic BYL soundbar that has an optical input but I want to connect it to my HDMI ARC port on my TCL 65S425 so I can use my TV remote control the volume. There are many audio converters on Amazon to choose and I have no idea which one will work for me. Can somebody please help...
  11. ddk0014

    Solved! Soundbar, TV box and Chromecast Issue

    Hi ppl. I am trying to connect my Soundbar to work with Android TV box and Chromecast I have currently plugged in Android TV box and Chromecast via HDMI to TV (not HDMI ARC, TV doesn't have ARC or optical inputs/outputs) but unsure how to connect Soundbar Only option I could think of is to use...
  12. C

    Solved! Vizio TV, Samsung Soundbar, HELP

    I have the sub and Soundbar synced. I have the HDMI out (Soundbar) hooked directly into the back of the TV. I researched and read about ARC and enabling CES and all this stuff but I’m thoroughly confused. I can control volume with Soundbar remote, but TV has no sound. Not sure if the hook up is...
  13. J

    Question Vizio soundbar and LG tv

    I have a Vizio SB2821-6d soundbar and an LG 49LF5400. In order for these to work they say to use an optical cable. However my LG does not have an optical cable port. I did buy a converter to see if i could plug an opitcal cable into it then connect an rca into it to my tv. This is also not...
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    Question TV decodes atmos but has 2.1 within the TV, through Optical to soundbar, will it send before down to 2.1?

    I have purchased the 55OLED754 , which will be delivered on 05 Jan 2020. There TV states it has Atmos support and will decode. I'm possibily looking to get a sound bar but the Atmos ones are very expensive. As the TV has already decoded Atmos and I optically link to a soundbar, does the sound...
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    Solved! Soundbar works with Roku but not Blu-ray player audio - how to fix?

    Hi All, I’m having trouble getting my blu-ray player to talk to my soundbar. The soundbar works fine with the Roku, but when I switch to the blu-ray player, the sound only comes through the TV speakers, not the soundbar. I’ve tried messing with the settings and cables but so far, nothing has...
  16. S

    Solved! Laptop and Soundbar

    How to connect Yamaha YAS-108 sounbar to laptop ? Dear All, I have recently purchased Yamaha YAS-108 soundbar, came along with only Toslink cable (Optical). I am afraid to say, wouldnt know how to connect this soundbar to laptop. I have reviewed in google, only HDMI ARC cable will bring the...
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    Solved! how to Connect Soundbar through PC GPU HDMI port?

    Soundbar: Bose soundbar 700 Motherboard: Z370 AORUS ULTRA GAMING 2.0 GPU: Nvidia geforce 1060 6GB I want to connect my PC to the soundbar which i mentioned above, I have optical output in motherboard which works perfectly, but i want to try it in HDMI out of GPU because of higher bitrate. I...
  18. FirstLast1234

    Solved! Which speaker is better, the Samsung Q90R or the Sony ST5000?

    Which speaker/soundbar system is better, the Samsung Q90R or the Sony ST5000? Which one is louder? Are there any qualities that one has that the other doesn't? I pretty much just want a rundown of the pros and cons of each of them, and everyone's opinions on which one is louder, better, etc...
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    Solved! Soundbar doesn't work - using TV as monitor

    Hello, guys. Want to ask for help. I have old smart tv Samsung UE32F5000 which I am using as PC monitor. Recently, I bought soundbar Samsung HW-R550. I followed steps to connect "external devices" (PC in my case) trough HDMI, but it doesn't work. PC is connected to TV via HDMI/DVI port...
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    Question No Option To Change Audio Type To PCM On Samsung TV (Model: LN46b500P3F)

    Hey everyone! A couple days ago, I bought a soundbar for my grandparents. The soundbar is a Toshiba TY-SBX130B, connected to the TV by an Optical Audio Cable, and works great and their Blu-ray Player plays audio through the soundbar no problem, but when their TV (Samsung LN46B500P3F) is on...
  21. X

    Question Please help me with my new M507-G1 TV

    Good evening. I just purchased a M507-G1 Vizio Quantum yesterday and I am having some issues with linking my soundbar. If anyone has any thoughts I would appreciate it. I have an LG LAS551H and a SK6Y sound bar. The SK6Y is the newest and I had both previously hooked up via ARC to a Samsung...
  22. X

    Solved! Compatibility of LG Soundbar with Samsung TV and Dolby settings

    Good morning. I have a soundbar, LG model LAS551H, connected to a Samsung TV, model 49MU6290. I have the soundbar connected to the TV via HDMI ARC. When I go into the TV settings for the soundbar the only Dolby choice is DTS Neo 2.5. The other Dolby choices are grayed out. I am not too...
  23. K

    Solved! Which sound system would you choose?

    Hi guys, I'm currently in 2 minds to get one of these 2 sound systems (as they fit my budget ) . Also, I'm a novice when it comes to specs and frequencies so the wireless features kind of looks good on both https://www.samsclub.com/sams/vizio-36in-5-1-wireless-soundbar/prod21261314.ip - 199$...
  24. X

    Solved! App volume problems on Samsung Smart TV with LG Soundbar

    Good evening. I have a Samsung 49MU6290 TV connected to an LG LAS551H soundbar Via HDMI ARC. Also connected is a Sony BDP-S6700 Blu-Ray Player, a Spectrum DVR and a Nintendo Switch. The soundbar provides booming sound and usually when I am watching TV or playing games it is fine at about 15...
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    Solved! I made some impulse purchases and think i screwed up... . How to connect 5.1 capable soundbar to receiver?

    Hello everyone, Not to long ago i purchased a Samsung soundbar (HW-N650) combined with the SWA 8500S/XN Speaker Kit to get that basic 5.1 surround sound going. I have my TV hanging on my wall and didn't want to have a bunch of cables to take care of so i also bought a receiver (Denon...