Does this have an optical audio input?
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No!Everything is "analog". This was one major reason I have return it. Of course, it's not loud enough too. Far from 50watts output what has been advertised. It consumes only 6 watts from power outlet. where would it get another 45?
457860
No, but you can get one for it. You can get this on Amazon. SANOXY Digital Optical Coax to Analog RCA Audio Converter Adapter, AmazonBasics Digital Optical Audio Toslink Cable, 6 Feet, works great! Just copy and paste the info. onto Amazon and you'll see it, it works great, and Levi you should do some research before saying it's doubtful.
457861
Sorry, the SSB-1 doesn't have an optical input. It has 2 3.5mm mini-jacks. There might be newer hardware revisions that add an optical decoder, but it's doubtful.
457862
No, it does not, it has two 3.5 mm inputs. It comes with a RCA to 3.5 cable
457863
Would this soundbar work with pandora and or Netflix hooked up to a Sony DVD and a 65" Mitsubishi projection TV.
457864
Unfortunately no. I don't know a lot about this stuff, but I understand optical can eliminate hum. Others will be more knowledgeable. I myself would like to know if the annoying hum would be eliminated. Anyone know?
1139244
Hi Jacquelyn,Thank you for your interest in Sound Appeal. This soundbar features optical/fiber optic and coaxial digital inputs, it also features RCA and 3.5mm aux analog inputs. Please let us know if we can be of further assistance.Regards,AV Express
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Todd, to answer your question, no, there are no optical connections, it is analog. However, despite not having optical connections, this speaker system is excellent! It delivers superb performance on both analog or digital systems. I am thoroughly satisfied with the system I purchased over 14 months ago! Hope this answers your question.
574242
I not sure I know what an optical audio cable is, so I don't know if I can answer your question or not.
221277
Yes, the unit has an optical input for surround sound, as well as a standard RCA input like you'd find on most TVs. Most likely, you can hook your box up to either input.
1402936
This has no optical input. You need a splitter from the AV outputs to these speakers. They are RCA.
1516978
It has digital optical and RCA input, but I do not believe it has RCA output. See this link to the specs: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/audiosource-soundbar-with-dual-built-in-subwoofers/6667328.p?id=1218770732719&skuId=6667328&ref=06&loc=01&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=6667328&extensionType={adtype}:{network}&s_kwcid=PTC!pla!{keyword}!{matchtype}!{adwords_producttargetid}!{network}!{ifmobile:M}!{creative}&kpid=6667328&k_clickid=2bed4f29-a503-91e9-0b40-00007995992b&gclid=CPb1x7PezroCFQNBQgodMFcAzQ#tab=specifications
1289990
Yes, it has an optical, av, and USB ports. I have the tv hooked up through the optical and the CD player through the av and then it also has Bluetooth.
1806993
Hello, yes the tv have an usual audio in/out an also a digital audio out (optical). . .
666850
It has optical input and output. But it will not process a 7.1 signal from an AVR. Only works with 2 channel stereo.
821939
Yes according to the specs it does include the optical in..http://www.usa.philips.com/c-p/HTL2101_F7/soundbar-speaker/specifications
1704514
No, but it has RCA stereo output jacks as well as an optical digital audio jack.
1432729
No it doesn't. The input is std. L & R RCA female plugs. I bought a cable from Best Buy that plugs into the stereo output on my tv and splits into L&R; male RCA plugs. I have a fiber optic output but I can't use it with this soundbar. But I am curious if the sound will be better or different with the optic.
749891
yes, it has audio input. I am not techie but I use the audio input to connect my laptop to the TV so that I get the sound from the laptop speakers and from the TV. I haven't tried yet to use the output to connect speakers to increase the volume of the TV but it does have audio output as well.
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Yes, The receiver has digital/optical inputs on it. I have my PS3 hooked up to it by two inputs, First the video is running out of the PS3 through the HDMI cable. Second I have the audio out of the PS3 through the digital/optical output. The sound is amazing!!!
685787
Yes, just need an digital audio out for optical cable. This cable comes with the speakers.
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it does not. It has two inputs, a optical digital cable and a headphone sized 1/8th jack. I bought a very inexpensive bluetooth receiver from amazon and plugged it into 1/8' jack on the soundbar for music from iPhone and iPads...all the rest of the devices (blu-ray player, Apple TV, Direct TV DVR) that go into TV via HDMI are pushed out of TV and into soundbar via the optical cable (included) I think this is a much better idea than making the soundbar a HDMI switch of sorts. I see the optical out on all the flat screens around these days by the way...this soundbar sounds great, it replaced a large 5.1 system that didnt work in new family room.