Is there any sound improvement with a soundbar that has an HDMI connectivity, or it it just used for another video source for the TV to recongnize?
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Most sound bars support either optical audio or HDMI for best quality configuration. It may be unclear which will provide the best sound. Both optical audio and HDMI support multi-channel audio, like Dolby Digital, but HDMI is capable of transmitting slightly higher quality than optical. In any case, the easiest is to connect either optical audio or HDMI from your TV to sound bar. In summary, always connect the driver output source devices (e.g TV, DVD, Media player, etc.) into the sound bar via optical audio or HDMI (if supported). Avoid the analog connection like RCA cable. Read more : http://www.ehow.com/about_6587109_hdmi-vs_-digital-optical-audio.html
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I think the sound is really solid for built-in tv speakers, especially with dialogue clarity turned on. I'd still recommend getting a sound bar and sub for the best results, but its not at all necessary
379843
Use a digital cable to connect the soundbar to your TV - Bingo its works very well . No other cable or connection is required
1952905
I had an extra sound bar that gave the Coby much better sound. The tv has a nice picture and other than the sound issues, I haven't had any thing to complain about.
1959406
Yes - if your sound bar has 3.5mm or RCA inputs. I would not advise doing this if you can avoid it, however, as HDMI is a digital connection that will give you better sound quality. The Avantree quality is good, but if you leave the charging cord plugged in while it is operating you may hear a high pitched digital noise in the background.
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That is my configuration, and it works great. As soon as you hook up the HDMI the Samsung TV recognizes the soundbar, and your done! You will love the difference and ease of connection. Enjoy!
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I'm not sure but my suggestion to you is to try to find another sound bar cause the sound quality is not that good.
1670431
yes the make addapters, but not all handle sound. Just search hdmi s video.
432165
my tv has HDMI input but my old onkyo amp does not .. does this mean i can only enjoy the improved sound from the TV?
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This is only a problem if you are using the TV's internal receiver. Most people use an external device, such as a cable box, DVD player, or AV receiver - then output the signal to the TV. If you do this, you can send the audio output from the external device directly to your soundbar.
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No. I am also not happy with the product quality. I would reccommend a different soundbar.
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Will it improve the sound of TV? Absolutely. The array of speakers on the bar alone provide better sound and the subwoofer, though comparatively modest as subwoofers go, truly fills out the bottom end. We don't have the system on all the time, just when we watch shows with music or movies. and the difference is dramatic. There are much better soundbars out there but they all cost a lot more. For our bedroom TV, a 32" Sony, it works very well indeed.
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Yes it does and it can also be used with a soundbar to further improve the sound.
1609485
Lame, but so was a sound bar. I Spent a $1k on a Bose surround sound system. Now the sound quality matches the great picture.
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No, the TV has pretty good sound quality, but I do have a sound bar attached. I Like my movies to sound like they do in a theater. But I don't think you have to have one, TV sound is ok.
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I do not know the answer to that. I do know the sound on board is not very good. So I see why you want a sound bar.
817225
Not much you can do with the tv in regards to sound instead of getting a sound bar or some sort of speaker system. I had a Bose system that I use for movies.