A basic setup may include a TV, AV receiver, Blu-ray or DVD player, and a media streamer. You will also need at least five speakers and a subwoofer for 5.1 surround sound.

What do I need to hook up my surround sound to my TV?

Connect a Coaxial Digital Cable, Optical Digital Cable, or Audio cable to the Audio Output jack on your TV. Connect the other end of the cable to the corresponding jacks on the A/V receiver or home theater system. Depending on your device, the audio input may be labeled TV INPUT or VIDEO INPUT.

How do you set up surround-sound?

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Do you really need surround-sound?

When it comes to surround sound, its totally necessary. Thats because the subwoofer is not only handling the low frequencies that your sound bar or satellite speakers cannot, its also responsible for playing back a special LFE (Low Frequency Effects) channel — the “.

Are sound systems worth it?

Home theater systems are definitely worth the time and money if you enjoy experiencing media in the best quality possible in your own home. You can spend as much time and money building a home theater as you want, but the more you put in the more you get out. Realistically, itll be worth the investment.