What kind of audio input on ZVOX 325? Hi, looking for inexpensive sound bar or single-cabinet solution to improve sound on LG 26" LED for bedroom. Reviews on ZVOX 325 are amazing, but looks like there's only one input jack.Is it 3.5 mm? Any suggestions for how folks hooked this up to their TV?Mine has only toslink digital and headphone outputs.Thanks very much! What kind of audio input on ZVOX 325? Hi, looking for inexpensive sound bar or single-cabinet solution to improve sound on LG 26" LED for bedroom. Reviews on ZVOX 325 are amazing, but looks... » Read More What kind of audio input on ZVOX 325? Hi, looking for inexpensive sound bar or single-cabinet solution to improve sound on LG 26" LED for bedroom. Reviews on ZVOX 325 are amazing, but looks like there's only one input jack.Is it 3.5 mm? Any suggestions for how folks hooked this up to their TV?Mine has only toslink digital and headphone outputs.Thanks very much! « Show Less
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When you hook up a pair of headphones to it will you get the simulated surround sound effect?
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Pinkerton - Thanks so much for the information! I've found another solution for the TV. But now I'm looking into upgrading to HD radio and definitely considering the Zvox 325 now that I know the audio input specs. Thanks again! Cheers!
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I believe this model comes with the proper cable (with 2 rca jacks on one end and a 3.5mm headphone jack on the other) but check with Zvox to be sure.
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Thanks, dsrussell. Zvox rep jumped into this discussion to confirm your info. Appreciate the feedback! (No pun intended.)
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Hello Shop-girl,The 325 comes with two cables. One connects to any minijack audio output (like the headphone jack on your TV). The other connects to a Left/Right phono jack output. The 325 has two minijack inputs in the rear and a third minijack on the front.So you can connect the 325 directly to your TV's headphone jack and you will hear the audio from all video sources connected to your TV. You don't have to connect video sources directly to the speaker.zvoxFred (fred@zvoxaudio.com) at www.zvoxaudio.com
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I don't have Onkyo 7030 to compare with, but I believe 7030 could also be a good choose. CD-S300 builds with BB PCM1780 and 7030 has Wolfson DAC. Both use nice mid level DAC. One of the reason I picked CD-300 was the front side USB.
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You did not specify a model but all the newer Vizio sounds bars have a Toslink digital audio input. You need to look up your model to make sure.
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Not sure. Didn't care. Never seen a TV below 32" that had speakers worth a crap and anything above that size they are only half worth a crap. I'll say that you can certainly hear it and it has 3 sound modes. Custom movie and standard. I use custom. It has a headphone out jack and when I am really watching something I plug in some cheap computer speakers and it sounds fantastic and the volume controls with the remote. Can't ask for much more. But I don't think you will really hear it well in a noisy environment. Just opt for external speakers or sound bar plugged into the headphone stereo out jack. Not sure. Didn't care. Never seen a TV below 32" that had speakers worth a crap and anything above that size they are only half worth a crap. I'll say that you can certainly hear it and it has 3 sound modes. Custom movie and standard. I use custom. It has a headphone out jack and when I am really watching something I plug in some cheap computer speakers and it sounds fantastic and the volume controls with the remote. Can't ask for much more. But I don't think you will really hear it well in a noisy environment. Just opt for external speakers or sound bar plugged into the headphone... » Read More Not sure. Didn't care. Never seen a TV below 32" that had speakers worth a crap and anything above that size they are only half worth a crap. I'll say that you can certainly hear it and it has 3 sound modes. Custom movie and standard. I use custom. It has a headphone out jack and when I am really watching something I plug in some cheap computer speakers and it sounds fantastic and the volume controls with the remote. Can't ask for much more. But I don't think you will really hear it well in a noisy environment. Just opt for external speakers or sound bar plugged into the headphone stereo out jack. « Show Less
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If you have a single (yellow) digital audio (SPDIF) "out" jack on the TV, that is specifically for a digital audio "in" jack on another component. Pretty much every TV also has red and white audio out jacks. Those are what you connect to the sound bar. Alternatively, many TVs have an optical (Toslink) jack for audio out. I believe that your sound bar has one too. That would be preferable. AmazonBasics Digital Optical Audio Toslink Cable - 6 Feet (1.8 Meters)
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Thanks for the reply. Ill try that. Just to pass some info along, my friend told me the best way to hook up the audio is through an optical cable. Ive never used one. There is a port on my PS3 as well as my surrond sound. He said this cable was the best way to get the highest quality out of your surround sound. Kind of like comparing SD to HD. My optima will be coming in tomorrow, I cant wait. Kinda like christmas for me haha. Thanks for the advice on the ceiling mount. I was gonna buy the 20$ one but after your comment I went for the Atdec TH-WH-PJ-FM Telehook Universal Projector Flush Mountit was 54$ but had some good reviews. Cant wait till tomorrow....calling into work sick! Thanks for the reply. Ill try that. Just to pass some info along, my friend told me the best way to hook up the audio is through an optical cable. Ive never used one. There is a port on my PS3 as well as my surrond sound. He said this cable was the best way to get the highest quality out of your surround sound. Kind of like comparing SD to HD. My optima will be coming in tomorrow, I cant wait. Kinda like christmas for me haha. Thanks for the advice on the ceiling mount. I was gonna buy the 20$ one but after your comment I went for the Atdec TH-WH-PJ-FM Telehook Universal Projector Flush... » Read More Thanks for the reply. Ill try that. Just to pass some info along, my friend told me the best way to hook up the audio is through an optical cable. Ive never used one. There is a port on my PS3 as well as my surrond sound. He said this cable was the best way to get the highest quality out of your surround sound. Kind of like comparing SD to HD. My optima will be coming in tomorrow, I cant wait. Kinda like christmas for me haha. Thanks for the advice on the ceiling mount. I was gonna buy the 20$ one but after your comment I went for the Atdec TH-WH-PJ-FM Telehook Universal Projector Flush Mountit was 54$ but had some good reviews. Cant wait till tomorrow....calling into work sick! « Show Less
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This TV does not have either an analog audio output or a headphone jack. One (or both) of those would be handy to have. The TV sound out is via TosLink, which is an optical digital signal. I used a TosLink optical cable and an optical/digital to analog sound converter and two RCA cables to connect to my amplifier. The total cost of those items was about $50. Not a big deal, but just an advance notice that you really do need the cables and D/A converter, because the sound from your existing home theater or stereo amplifier and speakers will be needed. If you have a more modern amplifier with optical digital input, only the TosLink cable will be necessary. This TV does not have either an analog audio output or a headphone jack. One (or both) of those would be handy to have. The TV sound out is via TosLink, which is an optical digital signal. I used a TosLink optical cable and an optical/digital to analog sound converter and two RCA cables to connect to my amplifier. The total cost of those items was about $50. Not a big deal, but just an advance notice that you really do need the cables and D/A converter, because the sound from your existing home theater or stereo amplifier and speakers will be needed. If you have a more modern amplifier with... » Read More This TV does not have either an analog audio output or a headphone jack. One (or both) of those would be handy to have. The TV sound out is via TosLink, which is an optical digital signal. I used a TosLink optical cable and an optical/digital to analog sound converter and two RCA cables to connect to my amplifier. The total cost of those items was about $50. Not a big deal, but just an advance notice that you really do need the cables and D/A converter, because the sound from your existing home theater or stereo amplifier and speakers will be needed. If you have a more modern amplifier with optical digital input, only the TosLink cable will be necessary. « Show Less
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thanks for the info. Do you think the sound quality is as good on the 325 as the 350? Obviously the size of the unit is bigger on the 325 but I was wondering if this is the only difference?
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I bought the 3 piece system. You probably got the speakers and the amazon basic USB 2.0 Male to female extension You may be needing the SABRENT 4 PORT USB connector for multiple auxiliary items you wish to add. I used my BXR1220 speakers to enhance my small office 24" TV volume and did not need anything else. I simply plugged the USB into the back of my TV ( that supplied the power to the speakers) and I pluged the other lead to my ear piece also in th back of my TV: and they function perfectly. I had no need for the 4 point connection or the adapter(male to female). Those I assume, would be to use with a computer setup should you desire to add a Tablet, Desktop, or some auxiliary unit. I bought the 3 piece system. You probably got the speakers and the amazon basic USB 2.0 Male to female extension You may be needing the SABRENT 4 PORT USB connector for multiple auxiliary items you wish to add. I used my BXR1220 speakers to enhance my small office 24" TV volume and did not need anything else. I simply plugged the USB into the back of my TV ( that supplied the power to the speakers) and I pluged the other lead to my ear piece also in th back of my TV: and they function perfectly. I had no need for the 4 point connection or the adapter(male to female). Those I assume,... » Read More I bought the 3 piece system. You probably got the speakers and the amazon basic USB 2.0 Male to female extension You may be needing the SABRENT 4 PORT USB connector for multiple auxiliary items you wish to add. I used my BXR1220 speakers to enhance my small office 24" TV volume and did not need anything else. I simply plugged the USB into the back of my TV ( that supplied the power to the speakers) and I pluged the other lead to my ear piece also in th back of my TV: and they function perfectly. I had no need for the 4 point connection or the adapter(male to female). Those I assume, would be to use with a computer setup should you desire to add a Tablet, Desktop, or some auxiliary unit. « Show Less
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There are two types of audio inputs. Dual standard RCA ( L-R) and a Single input for CD etc. The Speaker inputs are standard RCA.I use the supplied cable with single 3.5 mm connector on one end from my TV head phone Jack and 2 Standard RCA Jacks on other end plugged into the speakers. I don,t know weather this helps you or not.
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The Onyx Studio is a slightly older version lacking a 3.5mm input jack. Otherwise it appears that they are assembled with the same components as far as the sound producing parts are concerned. I purchased it to use with bluetooth devices so the missing jack is not an issue. The sound is INSANE and clear.
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the sound quality you would expect from a 300 watt system is not there. on the lg their is a single wire hook up in the back of the tv, the only problem is you will lose (sound quality) from the tv to the sound bar. i would recommend the vizio sound bar. even the 100 or 150 watt system will give you a much clearer sound and will save you money.
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Sandra, Many of today's quality Audio Bars will have a digital optical audio port, and this television has an audio output that supports it. There are so many options available, do you have any specifications that you're looking for? --Mr. S
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There are three output ports on this soundbar--two are Optical Digital and one is Digital Audio Coax. Here are the exact cables I purchased:Mediabridge Toslink Cable (10 Feet) - Optical Digital Audio CableC2G / Cables To Go 29115 Velocity S/PDIF Digital Audio Coax Cable (6 Feet)The one specifically labeled as TV on the soundbar is one of the optical ones, but if your TV doesn't have that type of port, you can use the coax one and remember to hit the right button on the soundbar/remote when you use it.Hope this helps! There are three output ports on this soundbar--two are Optical Digital and one is Digital Audio Coax. Here are the exact cables I purchased:Mediabridge Toslink Cable (10 Feet) - Optical Digital Audio CableC2G / Cables To Go 29115 Velocity S/PDIF Digital Audio Coax Cable (6 Feet)The one specifically labeled as TV on the soundbar is one of the optical ones, but if your TV doesn't have that type of port, you can use the coax one and remember to hit... » Read More There are three output ports on this soundbar--two are Optical Digital and one is Digital Audio Coax. Here are the exact cables I purchased:Mediabridge Toslink Cable (10 Feet) - Optical Digital Audio CableC2G / Cables To Go 29115 Velocity S/PDIF Digital Audio Coax Cable (6 Feet)The one specifically labeled as TV on the soundbar is one of the optical ones, but if your TV doesn't have that type of port, you can use the coax one and remember to hit the right button on the soundbar/remote when you use it.Hope this helps! « Show Less
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The sound bar is strictly analog, that is, it has no digital (Toslink) connector. If your TV has an analog output for headphones you can connect the sound bar that way, otherwise you have to use a digital-to-analog audio converter.
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The TV has 5 inputs: HDMI(1), HDMI(2), Video, Component, and a serial PC monitor jack. I only use HDMI(1) and HDMI(2). Here's how I have mine setup. All digital (HDMI and optical) audio and video outputs go to my Surround amp which has multiple HDMI, optical and analog inputs. The single HDMI output of my Surround amp goes into HDMI(1) of the TV. Digital output components going into the surround amp are: DVD, Playstation2 (Blue-Ray player), satellite TV receiver, and desktop PC optical audio output. All analog output audio devices (2 CD players, phono turntable, and 6 reel-to-reel tape decks) go into selectable inputs on my analog pre-amp. The single output of the pre-amp then goes to the surround amp as an analog connection. The only thing missing is the HDMI video output of the PC which goes to HDMI(2) of the TV (this allows me to listen to music and use the computer at the same time). I don't know what "Soundbar" is, but if is has digital or analog audio output it will work. The TV is fantastic - - buy it.
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The back of the speaker has 2 types of connectors. 1. RCA- this is your red, white and yellow connectors. 2. Digital in- this is the new optical cable. There is also a third connection on the side. This is the 3 channel audio connector for head phone type cable. These are all available at radio shack. The back of your TV should have all the phone type connector. Just get the cable that changes this TO RCA. IF you want to try the digital sound you just need to pick up the cable. Check your tvfor this