Can you connect surround sound to a cable box?

Hook up a surround sound receiver between a TV and cable box for multi-channel audio while watching programs. Hooking up a TV cable box to a surround sound audio-video receiver makes it possible to enjoy subscription television programming in multi-channel audio for shows that are presented in surround sound.

How do I hook up my Samsung surround sound to my cable box and TV?

Connect the digital audio (optical) cable to the OPTICAL IN port on your soundbar, speaker, or surround sound system, and the other end into the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT port on the TV. Using the TV remote, navigate to Settings. Then, select Sound and select Sound Output. From there, set the audio output for your TV.

Is it better to connect cable box to TV or receiver?

But generally, all devices should go to the receiver with a single cable going to the TV. Alternatively, you can connect all devices to the TV, with a single audio cable going to the receiver. Either method should work, and the only real difference is which device (TV or Receiver) you are switching inputs on.

Do you connect Soundbar to TV or cable box?

You would just need to connect your TV to the soundbar using the fiber optic cable that was included. The audio source when watching TV is your cable box that goes to your TV then out to your soundbar, so you don’t need to hook the soundbar up to your cable box.

How do I connect my home theater to my setup box?

Connect the HDMI cable to the HDMI OUT of the source device. Connect the other end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI IN on the A/V receiver or Home Theatre system. Using a second HDMI cable to the HDMI OUT of the A/V receiver or Home Theatre system. Connect the other end of the HDMI cable to an HDMI IN on the TV.

Do I need to connect my cable box to soundbar?

The audio source when watching TV is your cable box that goes to your TV then out to your soundbar, so you don’t need to hook the soundbar up to your cable box.

Should I connect soundbar to TV or cable box?

Can I use surround sound without a receiver?

So do you need a receiver for surround sound? For traditional speakers, a receiver is highly recommended, almost always required. For active Soundbars with wireless or satellite speakers, a receiver is not needed. Passive Soundbars will require the use of a receiver.