Is there a version that can run of the TV audio or optical out without an amp/AV receiver? Edit: Any alternative speakers that you can recommend that can run without an Amp/Receiver? Need it for my flat-screen TV.
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If you are asking this question in relation to these speakers than no. You have to have a receiver/amplifier to use these speakers. Also I am not sure what the reviewer below me had a problem with. I have owned the entire JBL Studio L lineup including the JBL L820's, and they have performed flawlessly for going on four years now. Excellent speakers!!
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My receiver does not have HDMI and no HD audio. What I do is connect HDMI from the A-400 to my Tv directly and audio to the receiver through optical cable. 7.1 audio is amazing. Like I said, check the A-400 forum for HD audio. It is a huge resource of practical information.I use the A-400 with a 80" 3D TV and I still can't believe how great it looks.The only reason I don't buy one more is because the iPad browser works so well that I can browse my movies, ratings etc from anywhere, pick what I want to see and then manually select that movie on any of my old media players.
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Using optical from cable box, sounds like tv has a stereo signal cable box i have has no sound at all via HDMI i think the tv would pass it thru if it were available. oh optical is into philips 5.1 blu ray system always on to opti in or fm radio tuner.
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best bet is to connect the sound bar to a cable box or Blue ray..you don't want the source/feed from the TV anyway (The TV audio circuitry is usually terrible anyway) Sound bar gives you the option of playing music without having the TV on.
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The instruction manual, which I viewed as a pdf on the Onkyo website is a little ambiguous when it comes to a pass-through signal, I know this unit is a repeater so direct pass-through is unlikely; there is an option to have the amp pass the sound to the TV and simply turn down the A/V amp volume; but the unit has to be on; I didn't see any mention of it working with the unit turned off. I can't tell you any more at this point as I haven't received the unit yet; should arrive tomorrow!
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You can only hook-up a optical connection to a amplifier with such input. Or you can buy a soundbar, but not directly to speakers. any more questions you can reach me a Central TV Inc. >> 330-395-4935 >> gncalugar@gmail.com I hope this info helps, George
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Can you use both? my sony reciever has no hdmi ports but has optical audio,is the sound in hd a big difference?
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Sorry to ask such a dumb question but can I run these speakers directly off of a sony blue ray player or is an audio amp in the middle required?
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Not using a soundbar. Using a Yamaha RX-V375 AV receiver with Bose 701 speakers.
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A separate amp is needed. The audio out from your tv is to connect that amp via rca or a/v cables. I used a fiber optic cable to connect my tv to the amp, but it is a newer hd model.
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This speaker can not be connected to a TV this is just a speaker there are no powered components you would need a receiver or amplifier to connect this to a tv.
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Dean Hansen, There is an audio output for receivers that carries a fixed (rather than the headphone-friendly "variable") output only. If there's a headphone option, it would need to be on the receiver, audio bar or Home Theater system, since one isn't available on the TV. Thanks for your interest in Samsung products. --Mr. S
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I used an audio receiver with capable surround sound. Connected tv with digital audio cable. Bought a powered sub-woofer. Great sound. So happy with price vs performance.
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Yes, The optical output to my Receiver works great! I had the same worries before I hooked it up. The HDMI cable went to my HDMI TV and the optical cable I had went to the receiver for my room soundaround speaker system. The TV speakers work also if you don't want to play the receiver, a earlier mention in another post said, he could not get his TV to play sound out the speakers.... NOT true the sound still travels thru the HDMI cable to the HD TV even with the Optical cable plugged in and ran to the receiver. The sound does not designate one or the other and comes out both. I just keep the volume on my HD TV to 0. Yes, The optical output to my Receiver works great! I had the same worries before I hooked it up. The HDMI cable went to my HDMI TV and the optical cable I had went to the receiver for my room soundaround speaker system. The TV speakers work also if you don't want to play the receiver, a earlier mention in another post said, he could not get his TV to play sound out the speakers.... NOT true the sound still travels thru the HDMI cable to the HD TV even with the Optical cable plugged in and ran to the receiver. The sound does not designate one or the other and comes out both. I just keep the... » Read More Yes, The optical output to my Receiver works great! I had the same worries before I hooked it up. The HDMI cable went to my HDMI TV and the optical cable I had went to the receiver for my room soundaround speaker system. The TV speakers work also if you don't want to play the receiver, a earlier mention in another post said, he could not get his TV to play sound out the speakers.... NOT true the sound still travels thru the HDMI cable to the HD TV even with the Optical cable plugged in and ran to the receiver. The sound does not designate one or the other and comes out both. I just keep the volume on my HD TV to 0. « Show Less
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I'm not sure you can use internal speakers along with an A/V system. I've been using the built in speakers for watching regular TV shows and they work very well compared to many I've heard. I'd think if you could do this you may get some cross talk due to the circuitry. But I'm no technician.
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William: Since you've had the 9040 for a week now, could you please be more specific and give us some details about what you have experienced? Does it do a great job of upscaling non-hd material to 1080p? I plan on buying one, but need to hear from someone how it performs when hooked up to an HDTV and/or Home theater system.? I would appreciate any additional information you can provide so I can learn a little more prior to pulling the trigger on this a/v receiver. Thank a lot William.
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The best quality sound, and the easiest way, is to get a Digital Optical Cable. One plug in, one plug out to TV. I bought one from Amazon Basics, and it has worked great for the last 7 months. Not to expensive, either.