Lots of audio hookup questions...

taszmom · 08-09-2004, 11:39 PM

I am trying to set up my audio with my HDTV and DirecTV receiver (non-HD yet) & DVD player. Should I have the audio (both satellite & DVD) go right to the A/V receiver or to the TV then out to the A/V receiver? Does it make a difference? If I go direct to audio receiver, than TV speakers are not in use. This is what I am trying to do :

I have 3 Infinity speakers & a subwoofer, plus my HDTV has internal speakers. I am wondering if I can use the HDTV internal speakers as "front", 1 of my other speakers as center and the other 2 speakers as surround sound speaker r & l (plus subwoofer of course). Will that work? Or should I just bite the bullet and buy another pair of speakers?

Micmax · 08-10-2004, 12:48 AM

If you have an A/V receiver, you should use it. In all likelihood, it'll produce far better sound (especially with Infinity speakers, good brand) than your TV and you can do more with it.

You should run the best audio connection from your satellite receiver to your A/V receiver. Look for an optical connection, and if not that use the digital coax connection. Try to maximize your connection for both your satellite receiver and DVD player.

I wouldn't try mixing external speakers with your TV speakers. I just don't think it'd work. You'd be getting the same sound from two sets of speakers.

I wouldn't disconnect your sound from your satellite receiver to your TV if at all possible. You can use that connection as a backup, just in case you or your housemates don't want to worry about powering up another device just to watch/listen to basic TV.

If you have the money, get another two speakers so that you can utilize Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound from your DVD's. Almost all DVD's have 5.1 sound . Its worth it. Besides, you'll want the surround sound once you get an HD receiver. A growing number of HD broadcasts utilize 5.1 surround sound.

08-09-2004, 11:39 PM	#1
taszmom What is HD? Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 4	Lots of audio hookup questions... I am trying to set up my audio with my HDTV and DirecTV receiver (non-HD yet) & DVD player. Should I have the audio (both satellite & DVD) go right to the A/V receiver or to the TV then out to the A/V receiver? Does it make a difference? If I go direct to audio receiver, than TV speakers are not in use. This is what I am trying to do : I have 3 Infinity speakers & a subwoofer, plus my HDTV has internal speakers. I am wondering if I can use the HDTV internal speakers as "front", 1 of my other speakers as center and the other 2 speakers as surround sound speaker r & l (plus subwoofer of course). Will that work? Or should I just bite the bullet and buy another pair of speakers?

08-10-2004, 12:48 AM	#2
Micmax Moderator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Fort Worth, TX Age: 27 Posts: 413	If you have an A/V receiver, you should use it. In all likelihood, it'll produce far better sound (especially with Infinity speakers, good brand) than your TV and you can do more with it. You should run the best audio connection from your satellite receiver to your A/V receiver. Look for an optical connection, and if not that use the digital coax connection. Try to maximize your connection for both your satellite receiver and DVD player. I wouldn't try mixing external speakers with your TV speakers. I just don't think it'd work. You'd be getting the same sound from two sets of speakers. I wouldn't disconnect your sound from your satellite receiver to your TV if at all possible. You can use that connection as a backup, just in case you or your housemates don't want to worry about powering up another device just to watch/listen to basic TV. If you have the money, get another two speakers so that you can utilize Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound from your DVD's. Almost all DVD's have 5.1 sound . Its worth it. Besides, you'll want the surround sound once you get an HD receiver. A growing number of HD broadcasts utilize 5.1 surround sound.