jbesser
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- james besser
I want to install some really basic stuff to provide better audio on an existing system that includes a TV and separate DVD/VHS .
I'm looking for something really BASIC, for a very small room and fairly undiscriminating ears -- need a boost from the tiny, tinny speakers in the TV.
I'm a little confused about what I need, and especially about cabling.
I have: a Magnavox 19 inch LCD TV
A Samsung DVD-V9700 DVD/ VHS combo.
My questions:
1. For a low end system, do I do better buying a separate amp/receiver and speakers, or go for a package deal?
2. Any recommendations for OK low end packages? Obviously, this is not quality equipment I have; I just want something to improve sound, not provide ideal sound.
3. Connections: Do I take the output from the TV or from the DVD/VHS combo?
The DVD/VHS has a 2-cable audio output using RCA, which I assume is analog. It also has outputs for a digital "optical cable" and one for a coaxial cable.
The TV has a "spdif out" jack. (is that the same as "digital optical cable?")
So which do I use? What cables do I need?
Sorry to be so basic here, but I'm a rank beginner.
I'm looking for something really BASIC, for a very small room and fairly undiscriminating ears -- need a boost from the tiny, tinny speakers in the TV.
I'm a little confused about what I need, and especially about cabling.
I have: a Magnavox 19 inch LCD TV
A Samsung DVD-V9700 DVD/ VHS combo.
My questions:
1. For a low end system, do I do better buying a separate amp/receiver and speakers, or go for a package deal?
2. Any recommendations for OK low end packages? Obviously, this is not quality equipment I have; I just want something to improve sound, not provide ideal sound.
3. Connections: Do I take the output from the TV or from the DVD/VHS combo?
The DVD/VHS has a 2-cable audio output using RCA, which I assume is analog. It also has outputs for a digital "optical cable" and one for a coaxial cable.
The TV has a "spdif out" jack. (is that the same as "digital optical cable?")
So which do I use? What cables do I need?
Sorry to be so basic here, but I'm a rank beginner.