blackmamba
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I have bought Samsung UN40B6000 LED HDTV in BF deals. Since this is a HDTV, I want to enjoy it to the fullest with Blu-Rays and HDTV channels. Let me also confess that I don’t have any knowledge of how audio systems (5.1 channels) work. That;s why I want to gain my understanding from your experience and then decide on a home theatre system.
The TV has only a digital optical audio output. These are the connectors it has:
4 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) 1 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) 2 x USB 2.0 1 x Ethernet ( RJ-45 ) 1 x Digital audio output (optical) ( TOSLINK ) 1 x VGA input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) )
TV Audio System details: Speaker(s) = 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 10 Watt Sound Output Mode = Stereo Surround Mode = Yes Sound Effects = SRS TruSurround HD Audio Controls = Balance , Bass , Treble Output Power / Total = 20 Watt
Now I would like to have a 5.1 audio system solely for HDTV channels and DVD/Blu-ray/NetFlix streamed movies, therefore I would like to avoid investing in a A/V reciever. Questions:
1. Can I have a audio system which I can hook directly to TV and use the audio output from my TV for 5.1 audio system; much like how sound bars work.
2. Can I have a decent 5.1 system assembled by myself by buying speakers and other components individually? Basically a Do It Yourself system. I would like to keep the audio system under $200.
Since the site has experts and gurus in this area, I am open to your suggestions and advice so, please feel free to share your views.
TIA Bill
The TV has only a digital optical audio output. These are the connectors it has:
4 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) 1 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) 2 x USB 2.0 1 x Ethernet ( RJ-45 ) 1 x Digital audio output (optical) ( TOSLINK ) 1 x VGA input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) )
TV Audio System details: Speaker(s) = 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 10 Watt Sound Output Mode = Stereo Surround Mode = Yes Sound Effects = SRS TruSurround HD Audio Controls = Balance , Bass , Treble Output Power / Total = 20 Watt
Now I would like to have a 5.1 audio system solely for HDTV channels and DVD/Blu-ray/NetFlix streamed movies, therefore I would like to avoid investing in a A/V reciever. Questions:
1. Can I have a audio system which I can hook directly to TV and use the audio output from my TV for 5.1 audio system; much like how sound bars work.
2. Can I have a decent 5.1 system assembled by myself by buying speakers and other components individually? Basically a Do It Yourself system. I would like to keep the audio system under $200.
Since the site has experts and gurus in this area, I am open to your suggestions and advice so, please feel free to share your views.
TIA Bill