Do I need an HDMI cable for my Samsung TV to connect with my sound bar ? Do I need a required HDMI cable to hook up my Samsung TV to my sound bar? I got an analog cable inside the sound bar box.

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AverageGuy · Accepted Answer

Your soundbar most likely came with a fiber optic cable which will work just fine. The only thing is it may not transfer from TV speakers to soundbar when you turn the soundbar on. Also, you will have to use the soundbar remote to adjust the volume. With an HDMI cable the sound will be an automatic transfer and you will be able to use your cable box remote to adjust volume. In my opinion the HDMI cable is a better choice. But you don't "need" it for the soundbar to work.

Answered by AverageGuy 8 years ago

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Poochtwo · Answer

Yes. If you have any questions, you can always ask someone in the electronics sections at the store. We did that at Best Buy when we bought our sound bar, and they were very helpful and answered all our questions.

Answered by Poochtwo 8 years ago

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Chevy · Answer

By analog cable I am assuming you are referring to the RCA cable supplied with most audio equipment. It will work if on the back of the tv there is a set of corresponding plugs labeled as output. Match red to red and white to white.

Answered by Chevy 9 years ago

DgyLvr · Answer

Yes. Mine did not come with the cord

skabelowsky · Answer

No, you should be able to use the old audio RCA jacks (red and white cable). But HDMI will provide a clearer signal between the two, offering a better audio experience.

waltherPPK · Answer

If the sound box has a HDMI jack that will accept the cable you should use it. If it only has analog you can't.

Sammm · Answer

The short answer is no. An HDMI Cable delivers picture and sound. But you only need sound delivered to your sound bar. Most sound bars have the option to use several cables including, but not limited to auxiliary, component, or optical. If you want the best you can get then optical is the way to go. There is not much of a difference between a $20 optical caber and a 60$ optical cable. They all us fiber optics to deliver crystal clear sound. I personally use one and it works great. You just have to make sure that you don't crush the cord, because of the glass fiber optics inside, it could potentially break the cord. What ever you choose make sure you sound bar and TV or home entertainment system have the compatibility for the cord you choose.

Answered by Sammm 10 years ago

BigChrisInTO · Answer

Depends on your soundbar...I use an optical cord...

lakerboi562 · Answer

No you do not, most require a digital optical cable, but you might want to check with the sound bar product first

Julesthecat · Answer

HDMI is for video, it wouldn't be needed for a sound bar.

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