For best sound quality, what is the best method of connecting the CS3 to the tv- Toslink optical, coax or LR audio?
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Though I haven't tried the other options, Toslink Optical is working fine for me with my VIZIO TV. The CS3 in surround mode using this connection is really nice, too, not that it wouldn't be using the others.
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optical will always give the best since it's not affected by any interferences like in the case of audio going over the wire. having said that in most cases you won't really notice a significant difference. In case of CS3 please don't be alarmed if you don't hear audio from TV over optical. Some TV s doesn't output PCM audio over optical and CS3 will not be able to decode and play the encoded audio since it does not have an inbuilt decoder. In such cases you should check if the TV has a configuration option to output PCM audio/ or use a decoder like the Giffen between TV and CS3.Enjoy your CS3. optical will always give the best since it's not affected by any interferences like in the case of audio going over the wire. having said that in most cases you won't really notice a significant difference. In case of CS3 please don't be alarmed if you don't hear audio from TV over optical. Some TV s doesn't output PCM audio over optical and CS3 will not be able to decode and play the encoded audio since it does not have an inbuilt decoder. In such cases you should check if the TV has a configuration option to output PCM audio/ or use a decoder like the Giffen between TV and CS3.Enjoy... » Read More optical will always give the best since it's not affected by any interferences like in the case of audio going over the wire. having said that in most cases you won't really notice a significant difference. In case of CS3 please don't be alarmed if you don't hear audio from TV over optical. Some TV s doesn't output PCM audio over optical and CS3 will not be able to decode and play the encoded audio since it does not have an inbuilt decoder. In such cases you should check if the TV has a configuration option to output PCM audio/ or use a decoder like the Giffen between TV and CS3.Enjoy your CS3. « Show Less
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optical will always give the best since it's not affected by any interferences like in the case of audio going over the wire. having said that in most cases you won't really notice a significant difference. In case of CS3 please don't be alarmed if you don't hear audio from TV over optical. Some TV s doesn't output PCM audio over optical and CS3 will not be able to decode and play the encoded audio since it does not have an inbuilt decoder. In such cases you should check if the TV has a configuration option to output PCM audio/ or use a decoder like the Giffen between TV and CS3. Enjoy your CS3.
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To get digital audio:HDMI from cable box to AV.Or, Toslink from cable box to AV.Or, Digital Orange Cable from Cable box to AV.Turn the volume level all the way down on the TV to avoid sound from the TV speakers (otherwise there can be an echo). Control the volume through the AV. If the correct inputs/outputs are selected at the AV, you should get the sound through the AV speakers.
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Armand S., What options do you have on the back of your audio system? RCA/3.5mm? Optical Audio? --Mr. S
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No, you will need a product that converts coaxial output to optical input, C2G / Cables to Go 40018 Coaxial to Optical Digital Audio Converter (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002J2MV4/ref=cm_cd_asin_lnk)
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The Stereo Audio Output Jack on the bottom can be used as an optical audio output jack also. You will need a Toslink to Optical Mini Plug Digital Cable or an optical cable with an Optical 3.5mm Mini Adapter. I've tried both ways and each way worked very well.
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I would recommend the Coaxial Connection over the Toslink. Better sound, imo. In fact, I think "The Absolute Sound" did a comparison write up.I'm considering one of these myself. On the "Short List".
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I have both my Turntable source and Samsung 55 inch LED audio running through this EQ. Many new LED's and LCD, have only digital optical Coax outputs. So, I purchased a J-tech digital converter and Toslink digital Audio Cable. This allowed me to run from the TV, to the converter and into the EQ with a standard analog audio (red and white) cable. Works great..Hope this helps. Amazon had the best prices for both items I needed....JR
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James, do you have an HDMI connection on your cable box and or other peripherals (DVD, bluray etc)? Optical is a good solution for component or analog video connections with digital audio (surround sound) decoders. If you have HDMI then your best possible video and audio solution is to go directly from your cable box and DVD/bluray with HDMI cables which would carry 1080p (high definition) video as well as 7.1 surround sound on a single cable. If this option is out of the question then you could go the lesser quality route of using optical connection into 2 inputs on the rear of the v375. This unit would replace your current surround processor. Any further questions feel free to reply! James, do you have an HDMI connection on your cable box and or other peripherals (DVD, bluray etc)? Optical is a good solution for component or analog video connections with digital audio (surround sound) decoders. If you have HDMI then your best possible video and audio solution is to go directly from your cable box and DVD/bluray with HDMI cables which would carry 1080p (high definition) video as well as 7.1 surround sound on a single cable. If this option is out of the question then you could go the lesser quality route of using optical connection into 2 inputs on the rear of the v375.... » Read More James, do you have an HDMI connection on your cable box and or other peripherals (DVD, bluray etc)? Optical is a good solution for component or analog video connections with digital audio (surround sound) decoders. If you have HDMI then your best possible video and audio solution is to go directly from your cable box and DVD/bluray with HDMI cables which would carry 1080p (high definition) video as well as 7.1 surround sound on a single cable. If this option is out of the question then you could go the lesser quality route of using optical connection into 2 inputs on the rear of the v375. This unit would replace your current surround processor. Any further questions feel free to reply! « Show Less
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you either need an Digital Optical Audio Toslink Cable or an HDMI cable depending on the connections you box has. Although if you TV has HDMI ARC this will work better, with the ARc connection your TV will always pass audio through
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optical audio out in TV to sound bar optical audio in.. need to buy separately
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Since the only signal you need to send to the unit is audio, the only input connections you care about are 2 analog (RCA to 3.5mm or 3.5mm to RCA) and 2 digital (Digital Optical or Digital Coaxial). Digital gives you a better quality sound, but I would send the digital audio directly from the source (Receiver or Blu-Ray player) and not the TV. For best results, I use a fiber optic (Toslink) cable from Blu-ray player to Sound bar.
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Why not run component from your bluray to your receiver that way you will get excellent video and good sound. Using coaxial for sound is the worst choice. If you want to use HDMI to the TV then use optical for your sound.
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You can buy an optical audio to 3.5mm adapter for about $11 or an optical to RCA audio adapter for $25, both available on Amazon.HOSA TOSLINK to mini-Toslink FIBER-OPTIC CABLE, 10 ft. (Discontinued by Manufacturer)FiiO D3 (D03K) Digital to Analog Audio Converter With Micca 6ft Optical Toslink Cable - 192kHz/24bit Optical and Coaxial DACEither one should be workable with your receiver. But if you buy the 3.5mm adapter you might need an extra adapter for the 3.5mm plug to go into your receiver. You can buy an optical audio to 3.5mm adapter for about $11 or an optical to RCA audio adapter for $25, both available on Amazon.HOSA TOSLINK to mini-Toslink FIBER-OPTIC CABLE, 10 ft. (Discontinued by Manufacturer)FiiO D3 (D03K) Digital to Analog Audio Converter With Micca 6ft Optical Toslink Cable - 192kHz/24bit Optical and Coaxial DACEither one should be workable with your receiver. But if you buy the 3.5mm adapter you might need an extra adapter for the... » Read More You can buy an optical audio to 3.5mm adapter for about $11 or an optical to RCA audio adapter for $25, both available on Amazon.HOSA TOSLINK to mini-Toslink FIBER-OPTIC CABLE, 10 ft. (Discontinued by Manufacturer)FiiO D3 (D03K) Digital to Analog Audio Converter With Micca 6ft Optical Toslink Cable - 192kHz/24bit Optical and Coaxial DACEither one should be workable with your receiver. But if you buy the 3.5mm adapter you might need an extra adapter for the 3.5mm plug to go into your receiver. « Show Less
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You can use either RCA, Coaxial or TOSLink Digital cables (Cables Not Included). "Converts coaxial or toslink digital audio signals to analog L/R audio and connects to an external device such as an amplifier via standard RCA jacks." Hope this helps.
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I used optical high quality optical cable. I like that when T.V. is turned on sound bar turns on automatically.
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Connects via optical cable, RCA cable or headphone cable. The optical is the preferred connection fir best sound quality. The price of $144 is fantastic. I believe the retail is in the $900 range. I love mine. I would purchase a second one if I has another TV that would benefit by it.
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What I currently have set up is:a) Optical Cable from TV to Receiver.b) PS3 connected to TV via HDMI.c) 360 connected to TV via HDMI.d) Satellite receiver to TV via HDMI.My TV is capable of splitting the HDMI audio from the devices through the TV to the home theater via the optical audio cable, thus I can receive true 5.1 surround sound output. Again, not all TVs are capable of this, and you will have to check your manual.