The "New" new TV audio problems thread

[Dad_Roman]

Ok, wish I had brought this up when we were going over RCA adapters in the other thread.

Magnificent new 70 class TV sittin in the living room. Playin with the internal speakers, not great but not bad at all. Have the good ole AIWA surround stereo that has served me well for 30 years (cant hook up yet). Also have the new ARC-RCA adapter coming from Amazon for it that we discussed in the other thread.

So...family trip to Wally yesterday, Christmasy and lots of fun and sitting there are black friday leftover sound bars. RCA w/ subwoofer 60w for 79 bucks. Picked one up, connected with 3.5 cable and its not even HALF what the internal speakers are. Really sucks, even with soundbar controls turned all the way up.

Now I admit I know nothing about the soundbar game, havent shopped it and havent studied it out. Seemed like 60w would have been PLENTY for me and mamma but this thing is pathetic.

If I did something wrong...lemme know.

If you know whats better....for SURE lemme know (and shorten my learning curve pls)

If I just gotta go with the 150-200-300 watt units....lemme know.

What we want..... Decent sound. A bit better than internal speakers. NOT theater quality or anything like that. I already have that in place. Not looking for massive wattage unless its just a necessity to achieve decent sound output. Just something that comes on with the TV and projects good sound in the 12-15 foot range or fills a 15x20 room (so 300sqft)
TIA

 

[ZX9RCAM]

I'm confused, you say that you already have theater quality in place, why not just use that?

I've got mine running through my Denon receiver and SVS speakers/sub.

 

[Dad_Roman]

Thats a fair question. Most the time I dont even care to have theater quality if Im just hittin the morning weather or evening news. Only turn it on when we watch something epic or just want the experience.

Looking for a little better sound from the tv itself on a day-to-day minute-to-minute basis.

Another thing. Ive suddenly gone from a single DTV remote to 3 remotes. DTV, Smart TV, Soundbar. Seems like too much to me. I want a simple, plug and play soundbar that UPGRADES (instead of downgrades) my TV audio.

Am I crazy? (rhetorical...dont answer that... )




Maybe I put too much info (wifey says) <rolleyes>

I need input on a soundbar thats better than my TV speakers.


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[kenboyles72]

Depending on the tv, there are settings in the tv menu for external audio output. Go through the tv menu and check the settings.

 

[karlac]

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I need input on a soundbar thats better than my TV speakers.

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Former recording engineer, studio owner/operator and musician ... but never been an audiophile nazi.

I chose this as a simple, inexpensive upgrade to my smart TV.

FWIW, the mixes of many of the albums I've both recorded and played on sound very passable when played back from the TV over these, and if anything, the bass (which I play and like to hear) has a tendency to be too much, so I generally have to EQ it out a bit.

Just a thought, might be worth checking out.

ETA: bought the above after giving this same brand, lower priced unit to a family member. I would be tickled with either.

 

[ZX9RCAM]

My Universal MX-880 turns on everything at once and controls everything.
When the TV is on, it's playing through the surround sound.

 

[ZX9RCAM]

I bought a soundbar for the bedroom tv.
Used it twice.
It's unhooked now.

 

[FireInTheWire]

My JBL bar is 100w. It's pretty dang loud. That 60w should be just fine. It sounds like something isn't right....

 

[Dad_Roman]

Kinda what I was thinkin....Ive give up on it...back to Wally!!!


Thanks to everyone for all the input.

 

[AustinN4]

Have the good ole AIWA surround stereo that has served me well for 30 years (cant hook up yet).

Just my 2 cents worth (and your $), but I'd say you need to upgrade that sound system to a new multi channel to get the best sound for that new TV.

 

[TxStetson]

This is what I use:
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/vizio-...gital-amplifier-black/5768100.p?skuId=5768100

My TV is a Vizio so the same remote controls both. I just turn off the TV speakers and use only the sound bar.

 

[Dad_Roman]

This is what I use:
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/vizio-...gital-amplifier-black/5768100.p?skuId=5768100

Very nice, Ill consider that one, thank you

Just my 2 cents worth (and your $), but I'd say you need to upgrade that sound system to a new multi channel to get the best sound for that new TV.

Roger that....it does have some age on it.

 

[deemus]

Ok, wish I had brought this up when we were going over RCA adapters in the other thread.

Magnificent new 70 class TV sittin in the living room. Playin with the internal speakers, not great but not bad at all. Have the good ole AIWA surround stereo that has served me well for 30 years (cant hook up yet). Also have the new ARC-RCA adapter coming from Amazon for it that we discussed in the other thread.

So...family trip to Wally yesterday, Christmasy and lots of fun and sitting there are black friday leftover sound bars. RCA w/ subwoofer 60w for 79 bucks. Picked one up, connected with 3.5 cable and its not even HALF what the internal speakers are. Really sucks, even with soundbar controls turned all the way up.

Now I admit I know nothing about the soundbar game, havent shopped it and havent studied it out. Seemed like 60w would have been PLENTY for me and mamma but this thing is pathetic.

If I did something wrong...lemme know.

If you know whats better....for SURE lemme know (and shorten my learning curve pls)

If I just gotta go with the 150-200-300 watt units....lemme know.

What we want..... Decent sound. A bit better than internal speakers. NOT theater quality or anything like that. I already have that in place. Not looking for massive wattage unless its just a necessity to achieve decent sound output. Just something that comes on with the TV and projects good sound in the 12-15 foot range or fills a 15x20 room (so 300sqft)
TIA

I have a Sony that rocks the house. And it's Bluetooth that can play music from my phone, and has its own remote. $130ish.

 

[TxStetson]

Very nice, Ill consider that one, thank you



Roger that....it does have some age on it.

I used my own in ceiling surround speakers. Sounded really good before I moved. Now I need to put some in this house.

 

[Dad_Roman]

I used my own in ceiling surround speakers. Sounded really good before I moved. Now I need to put some in this house.

Yea I like them hanging in the corners. Imbedded would be very nice.

 

[servis]

Depending on the tv, there are settings in the tv menu for external audio output. Go through the tv menu and check the settings.

This. Check the audio settings, output mode. Also, most remotes from sat/cable providers can be programmed to run multiple devices.

 

[ZX9RCAM]

Yea I like them hanging in the corners. Imbedded would be very nice.

Yep, my rear speakers are on the wall against the ceiling, front speakers are tower, center is above the 73".

 

[PhulesAu]

LOL 5" subwoofer My tweeters are 6".....

When Godzilla roars the neighbors dog barks

 

[ZX9RCAM]

LOL 5" subwoofer My tweeters are 6".....

When Godzilla roars the neighbors dog barks

Yeah, my sub weighs 150#.

 

[Dad_Roman]

Used to have a Sansui back in the day.

Set the speakers outside Xmas eve and would HoHoHo with jingle bells every so often. Whole neighborhood thought Santa Claus was comin...