Does this system hook up directly to an HD TV or do I need an amplifier/receiver of some sort?
1071720
This system does require an amp/receiver. Mine is a 200W Yamaha. I use mine solely for rear surround.
1071721
You need an amp. I doubt that your TV has a powered output capable of driving the Bose.
1427792
You don't need a receiver with this unit! It's self-amplified. Just plug it in to your TV via HDMI.Plug your other components in to the TV as well. At worst, you'll need to run a pair of RCA audio cables from the TV back to the audio input of the Sound Bar.Hope this helps
881165
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.
141405
It just outputs signals. There is no power amplification for speakers, so yes, you need an AV receiver or some amplifier of some sort.
761691
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.
873943
No it uses a cable wire to hook up. You hook your cable box to it and your tv. We have HD tv.
2167734
this is a complete system, no need for a receiver. you can plug it directly to your TV. Randall Onlyfactorydirect
1994167
I connected my Yamaha speaker to an Onkyo receiver (surround sound amplifier), via speaker wires with no "connections", i.e., wires to screw receptacles on both the speaker and receiver. As to directly to a TV, you will need a receiver to amplify the sound from the TV to the speaker. At least as far as I know.
2040210
All ur receiver needs is a sub pre-out. So an RCA connection. Plug in to LFE(Low Frequency Effects) on sub.
282536
You will need an amplifier or receiver to attach to your computer thru RCA or line out. There is no way to connect direct with out the amplifier or receiver.
1954286
Hooked mine to a receiver. Don't know what type of speaker hook ups the TV has. Sorry!
413565
As the other responses say, yes, you do need an Amp or a receiver. Good Luck
1026998
You will likely need a receiver to hook the speakers up to and then the receiver hooks up to the TV.
2167735
this is a complete system, no need for a receiver. you can plug it directly to your TV.RandallOnlyfactorydirect
125419
Well, from the manufacturer's site, specs seem to indicate that this system supports direct hook up to a TV. You can call Harman to double check on this. Thanks.Signal System NTSC / PALSystem (FM Tuner) PLL quartz-locked digital synthesizer systemConnectivityAt A Glance 01 - Descriptor Complete 2.1-channel home theater surround-sound systemComponent Video Output: Y: 1 Vp-p/75 Ohms, sync negative polarity Cr: 0.7 Vp-p/75 Ohms Cb: 0.7 Vp-p/75 OhmsS-video: Y: 1 Vp-p 75 Ohms C: PAL 0.3 Vp-p 75 Ohms / NTSC 0.286 Vp-p 75 Ohms
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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 . . . 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... » Read More 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 . . . « Show Less
300390
If all you need to do it put audio through your receiver, this device will work for you. My receiver doesn't have HDMI either, so I just feed the audio using TOSLINK to it and the HDMI out to my TV. Works fine.