Does this system hook up directly to an HD TV or do I need an amplifier/receiver of some sort?
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This system does require an amp/receiver. Mine is a 200W Yamaha. I use mine solely for rear surround.
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You need an amp. I doubt that your TV has a powered output capable of driving the Bose.
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Hi Ronald, No, the TV does not need to be HD, but the TV Tuner must be a Digital Tuner. A Regular TV Antenna hooked up to a Digital TV Tuner will also pick up TV Stations. But Newer TVs with a better HD TV Tuner would be your best bet rather than older models.
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Eddy, Most HD TVs will pick up the digital signals (older HD "ready" models require a converter box). So, you shouldn't need a converter box to receive the digital signals, just an antenna. This box will not pick up any digital channels without using an antenna as well. However, if you do need a converter box, I would not recommend this one. I had one and it went out after a few months.
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Yes. You need to have/get the power adapter and a BNC to RCA to hook directly to tv
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The answer to the question is YES, however, there's no need to connect to a receiver since it has a built-in amplifier.I can't see the rationale. The component/TV output can be used to connect to a receiver (The Yellow will be the Video signal), but have in mind that the output already comes out with power, you may have distorted sound, no sound, and you can even damage your receiver since it is not designed that way.Hope you find this information helpful and feel free to ask me in the future if I can be of any assistance. Enjoy your new unit!!!
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All you need for this system to work is a power outlet and RCA outlet jacks on th tv set. I have mine plugged into the headphone jack of the tv and it works fine. Actually a better system than I was expecting for the money.
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You will likely need a receiver to hook the speakers up to and then the receiver hooks up to the TV.
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this is a complete system, no need for a receiver. you can plug it directly to your TV.RandallOnlyfactorydirect
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I'm pretty sure. This is a surround system that supports audio. As long, you know how to connect the requirements for the HD tv.
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If you mean without some sort of digital box from your cable provider, yes. That's how I'm using it and I'm getting a few of the HD channels without benefit of a box. I don't know if this amplifier works with satellite, but I would doubt it.
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The TV only comes with an A/V cable (three RCA ends - Video, Left & Right Audio) and a 120 VAC power cord. To get the best performance (HD) you will need an HDMI cable for receiving HD Television from what ever receiver your using. First determine that your cable or satellite receiver box have HDMI outputs, most newer boxes have them, if not time to upgrade your receiver. If you are using an Over The Air antenna, you will need to supply a 75 ohm coax cable with F type cable ends. Note using A/V or 75 ohm cables to hook up your receiver to the TV does not allow full HD reception, this can only be achieved by using a HDMI cable. Good Luck . . .
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You need and HD source. OTA antenna if you can pick up locals, sat., or cable box with HDMI or component outputs.
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I'm not familiar with your specific components but if your tv has an HDMI output connected to the receivers HDMI input you should have HD video and digital audio going from the tv to the receiver through the HDMI cable.
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No, it uses speaker wire. I've never seen a TV with a hookup for that. You need a receiver.
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You cannot connect these speakers directly to your tv. They require an AV receiver to power them.
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No, you can not connect these speakers directly to your HDTV, unless your TV has speakers connectors, which I have not seen one thus far. The do not come with any wirings/cords. If you want a 5.1 Surround sound or bigger speakers than your TV, then you will need the following. RCA Wirings to connect the TV sound outputs into a Receiver, which you need to buy [if you do not have one]. Then buy good speaker wires/cords to connect the Receiver connect to these speakers. The samples in the Internet seemed to be missing the Receiver. They only show the TV and the speakers, which is misleading to some who is not familiar to sound system set ups.
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Yes it needs a receiver. This is a passive sound bar. It does not use HDMI connections since it is connected to a receiver through speaker wire connections. I had a realitvely new receiver and decided to go to a sound bar and subwoffer instead of a 5.1 speaker system in my new house. The sound from this unit is unreal! It fill a large great room (18 x 25 ft) very well after I adjusted the speaker configuration for the room and my equipment.