do i need a receiver for the sony sound bar? null

No, you do not need a receiver for the soundbar. You can connect your TV directly to the unit by HDMI or optical cable. The ARC/HDMI input is highly recommended so that your unit can sync with your TV. Thanks!

Nah, in fact the whole concept of Soundbars is so you can avoid buying a receiver + speakers in the first place haha. At first I was leaning towards an A/V receiver. But with space at a premium for me, and not having a strong desire for surround sound, I got the HT-CT780 and it just took the 2 channel stereo sound I wanted and made it sound a lot better. That said, it does have 3 HDMI inputs, one of which is HDCP 2.2 (aka. will be compatible with 4K Ultra-HD Blu Rays and the like when those come out)

Simple answer is no. The sound bar is not a receiver but it doesn't need a receiver either. Geek Squad says I couldn't pick up radio stations but I can get radio if I connect my computer.

You do not need a Receiver for any Sound bar. You just need a TV with a digital optical audio output, and a sound bar with a digital optical audio input. With a Digital optical audio cord connected to both sources you can control your sound bar.

Hi there! No. You can connect your TV and other devices directly to this sound bar without a receiver. -Anthony

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No, you do not need a receiver for the soundbar. You can connect your TV directly to the unit by HDMI or optical cable. The ARC/HDMI input is highly recommended so that your unit can sync with your TV. Thanks!
Answered by NETBoy 9 years ago
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No. Just plug and play
Answered by Patrick 10 years ago
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Nah, in fact the whole concept of Soundbars is so you can avoid buying a receiver + speakers in the first place haha. At first I was leaning towards an A/V receiver. But with space at a premium for me, and not having a strong desire for surround sound, I got the HT-CT780 and it just took the 2 channel stereo sound I wanted and made it sound a lot better. That said, it does have 3 HDMI inputs, one of which is HDCP 2.2 (aka. will be compatible with 4K Ultra-HD Blu Rays and the like when those come out)
Answered by awh11 10 years ago
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Simple answer is no. The sound bar is not a receiver but it doesn't need a receiver either. Geek Squad says I couldn't pick up radio stations but I can get radio if I connect my computer.
Answered by GrandmaMornin 10 years ago
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You do not need a Receiver for any Sound bar. You just need a TV with a digital optical audio output, and a sound bar with a digital optical audio input. With a Digital optical audio cord connected to both sources you can control your sound bar.
Answered by Dylan 10 years ago
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Hi there! No. You can connect your TV and other devices directly to this sound bar without a receiver. -Anthony
Answered by SonyListens 10 years ago
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