You can connect the soundbar to a receiver by an optical cable. Connect one end to the digital optical out port on the receiver, and to the optical in port on the soundbar. The receiver will, of course, need a digital optical out port.

Does soundbar require receiver?

A sound bar has several speakers and the electronics to power them in one thin enclosure that you connect to your TV—no need for a receiver. Some have a separate subwoofer, usually wireless, and a few have rear speakers to create a full surround-sound system.

How do you hook up a surround sound to a sound bar?

Yes, you can hook up a soundbar to your surround sound by connecting the receiver to the soundbar. Use a digital optical cable, connecting one end to the receiver and the other end to the soundbars optical port.

How do I connect my receiver to my speakers?

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Can I use a wired subwoofer with a soundbar?

You cannot connect a wired subwoofer to a soundbar in most cases. Soundbars are typically made to be used as a standalone product and are designed to be a minimalistic way to improve your listening experience over TV speakers vastly.