do you need a receiver? does it support HDMI?
860631
For this model, it's up to your required separate receiver/amp to handle the HDMI inputs. This model just basically takes place of the 7 surround speakers (it actually has connections for all 7 speakers) in the convenience of one single unit. Other soundbar models you see may have the amp and receiver features included; it depends on your needs and other equipment.
860632
It does require a receiver. It has 7 speaker wire connectors. That said, the sound on it is amazing when paired with a good receiver.
860633
You DO NEED a reciever to deliver the signal to the individual hookups (R, L, center, surround ) They are passive speakers that connected via speaker wire.There is NO HDMI
860634
It's a passive soundbar meaning you do need a receiver. There are seven terminals to connect up to seven channels, depending on your receivers capabilities. Very good sound.
860635
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.
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Dear Tim:On my TV, I have to watch with the receiver on all the time - thus, through the surround system. I am not sure if getting an additional HDMI cable will allow you to watch TV normally without the receiver on. But the way I have mine set up I have to have the receiver on to watch TV.
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But you should be able to use a/v or hdmi directly from dual receive to TV. You should not need this device.
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It has neither HDMI or 5.1 inputs. Perhaps a higher-end model would best suit your need, or of course you can use other inputs. I am using analog (RCA) and it sounds fine for what it is.
270478
not possible!...only HDTV with HDMI will work although, you still get decent image.
633920
I don't know what you need, but you don't have a receiver, you just have a monitor. Google it.
59731
It does not come with HDMI input or output. You have to get creative since this has an old school hookup in the back with RCA Jacks.
240242
You can plug either an auxiliary cable or a hdmi cable. Make sure the hdmi cable is rated the same ad you tv (ie 1080i) . There's no such thing as an aux and hdmi cable combo . There totally different hook ups. I love my receiver.
963757
Hi Rosanna!Thank you for your inquiry!I have confirmed with our technology team for this item and the only adapter this needs is a HDMI.AisteBisonOffice
1449579
No, you do not need an AV receiver. I have Blueray DVD and my FIOS settop going to the unit and the HDMI going to TV with ARC and it works great.
1160074
No.If you want hook it up to HDTV,HDTV cable is required but I don't have one.
730659
I'm waiting on my roku, so take this advice with a grain of salt. From what I've read on the reviews, it seems that you can hook it up via A/V RCA cables, so no HDMI is required if you have a SD TV. A lot of folks on here seem to have SD TV setups, so I think HDMI is an option not a requirement.
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Why would you think for a second that this receiver has HDMI inputs? It doesn't say that it does anywhere in the description and the rear panel pictures do not show HDMI inputs. Be angry it doesn't toast your bread, it doesn't claim to either.
1889976
no ... it does not have HDMI input .... it has RCA (analog) and SPDIF coax (digital)
1935307
Definitely need a receiver for this sound system. It is a great system though once you get it up and running.
1943311
This is a HD receiver that supports direct TV. I ordered through Amazon because it was much cheaper.
1453125
Very tough call to make. I can't comment on the Yamaha 465 as I haven't used it. I've looked at its info on Yamaha's site and it doesn't seem to indicate pass-through only for its HDMI, which means it may support audio through HDMI, too. But as they say, specs are subject to change without notice. I do have the Onkyo TX-SR507 receiver and it DOES support audio through HDMI as well. I've read a few reports saying that the Onkyo receiver will work great with Bose, Polk, and Yamaha speakers. I'm actually using Yamaha NS-SP1800 5.1 Speaker system that I bought off of Tigerdirect.com for only $119, and to be honest, they rival my parents Bose home theater system. They have an old analog one since they don't have HD. I'm the only one in my family with HD gear, lol! Score one for the kids. I've actually done a lot of research, even Consumer Reports, to find my receivers. Whenever you do receiver shopping, ALWAYS STAY AWAY FROM RECEIVERS THAT HAVE ONLY HDMI PASS-THROUGH if you want your audio going through HDMI. Hope this helps. Good luck.