How to make this setup work

[kijn5kijn]

Not sure if I'll be getting lambasted for posting this but I'll try nonetheless. Just curious as to how I could go about setting/combining these units to produce a cohesive sound. If this is inappropriate, any suggestions as to where I could take my sorry a** and find the answer would be awesome.

https://imgur.com/a/OFpNsQJ

 

[Alabalcho]

Looking at the pictures, you have:
- Samsung TV with optical out (and possibly, headphones out);
- Two passive speakers
- One passive subwoofer

I suppose your idea is to listen TV programmes thru the speakers / subwoofer. In that case, you need stereo 2.1 amplifier, or surround receiver. What is your budget?

 

[kijn5kijn]

Looking at the pictures, you have:
- Samsung TV with optical out (and possibly, headphones out);
- Two passive speakers
- One passive subwoofer

I suppose your idea is to listen TV programmes thru the speakers / subwoofer. In that case, you need stereo 2.1 amplifier, or surround receiver. What is your budget?

I don't quite even have a clue tbh. The speakers and sub were free. I was trying to see what my options were for cheap someone suggested a DAC+amp from SMSL.

Although, I can use the sub elsewhere. I would like to keep the two passive speakers. I would ideally look for a solution (or new sub) under $250 US.