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How to Connect Craig Soundbar to TV

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Are you looking to connect your Craig sound bar to your TV? Don’t worry, we are here to help out hook up your connection, no matter what television you have. 

Not every soundbar or TV is the same, and learning how to connect them can be frustrating. Thankfully, we are here to help. Specifically, in this article, we are going to teach you how to connect a Craig Soundbar to any TV. 

By the end of this, you should have no problems connecting your Craig soundbar to any TV. That way, when you change to a bigger screen, or a different brand, you aren’t struggling.

What You Will Need to Follow This Tutorial

It’s important to note that these are all optional methods that allow you to connect your Craig soundbar to your tv. Depending on which soundbar from Craig you have on your tv, one option may be better than another or maybe your only option. 

You will need some way to connect your soundbar to your TV. There is a variety of options, which include:

If you have freedom of choice, then an HDMI cord is considered best. It can handle the best sound and can handle high-quality soundbars without a problem. 

On top of that, you will also need a few other things:

  • Space
  • Extra outlet
  • Batteries (check the type of batteries your remote control needs for your soundbar)

This will help ensure your soundbar and remote can be powered, and that you have a place to put your soundbar.

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Step by Step Instructions

Step 1: Find out where you want to put the soundbar

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The first step when you are trying to figure out how to connect your soundbar to your TV is to determine where you are going to put it. Sometimes, you may find that you don’t have a spare shelf or an outlet that is close enough to power it. 

If this is the case, you may have to clear off space, buy a port hub to plug everything into, or maybe even figure out how to hang your speaker on the wall. 

Step 2: Make space

Once you’ve figured out where you want it, make space. During this time, you don’t only want to make space for the soundbar, but for where you are going to be working as well. It may be a good idea to pull the tv away from the wall if possible, so you can reach the back. The same goes for the speaker. 

Make sure everything valuable or breakable is out of the way as well, so you don’t have to worry about knocking anything over. 

Step 3: Figure out what kind of cord you want/need

There are multiple options for cords. Out of the below options, HDMI and optical are your two best options. They provide high-quality sound and reduced latency that the other choices can’t keep up with. 

However, depending on which type of TV you have, as well as your soundbar, those may not be an option. 

HDMI

HDMI cords are often a bit cheaper since they use copper as their main component. However, they work best for audio or video connections and provide a higher bandwidth capacity. While they may be a bit excessive with soundbars, it provides an excellent 2-in-1 system as it provides sound and audio in one cable.
 

RCA

RCA cables are those standard red, yellow, and white cables. While they don’t work nearly as well as HDMI or optical, they do work well with older TVs that may not have other options.

Optical

Optical uses optical fibers and light to help move audio signals from your TV to your Craig speakers. In newer systems, this may be your only option, as many systems picked up using it. 

Aux Cable

Aux cables are cheap and reliable. They aren’t as good as HDMI and optical, but if your TV can’t support those, then this is a great option. They are corrosion-resistant and work similarly to phone jacks.

Bluetooth

Bluetooth devices are probably your most difficult methods to learn. You need a transmitter and a receiver (your TV and your Craig sound bar) to work and one transfers the information to the other. Even if your TV is older, you can buy small transmitters to connect it to that supply Bluetooth support.

Step 5: Connect the soundbar via cord

  • HDMI. Connecting your tv and your sound system is easy with HDMI. You simply find where the two plugs are for an HDMI cord and plug them in. You want one end in your sound bar and one end in your TV. Then, it should be ready to go.
  • RCA. I find RCA cords to be the worst. Connecting them to your speaker is usually fine, as you just line up the colors of the cords on the three prongs to the colors of the three holes in your speaker. However, it feels like every TV has a different color system and sometimes more than three holes. You may need to find your instruction manual for your TV to figure out which cords go into which holes or, like me, just mess around until everything sounds right. Since it is just a sound bar, you only need the audio to work.
  • Optical. Optical works by plugging the cord into both the speaker and the TV. They can be scary because they are small and fragile, but should be fine.
  • Aux. Aux cords work similar to optical, ones but with thicker prongs.
  • Bluetooth. For Bluetooth, you need to pair your tv to your soundbar. This can be done by looking for their names on the other device or searching for nearby devices. Sometimes, since they are on the same internet, it may be easy to connect them automatically that way as well. Be warned, that Bluetooth devices have a tendency of disconnecting sometimes, especially if you have other Bluetooth devices nearby, so be prepared to connect them again occasionally.

Step 6: Change the audio settings on your TV

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If you performed the above steps and find yourself with a Craig soundbar that still isn’t working, then you may need to go into your audio settings.

Find a setting that asks you where your audio is coming from and change it from TV speakers to the soundbar.

This isn’t necessary every time, so don’t worry about doing this if your TV and soundbar seem to be working together already. Other TVs may automatically adjust, so it may be something to think about if the sound doesn’t want to work properly one day.

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Conclusion

By the end of the tutorial, you should have a fully working Craig soundbar that is connected to your TV. Hopefully, you enjoyed the tutorial and found it to work well for you.

We want to make sure this list works best for you, so you have an easy, pain-free installation. Electronics can be scary, but with the proper walk-throughs, they don’t have to be.

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How to Connect Yamaha Soundbar to TV

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Did you get a new Yamaha soundbar to connect to your TV, but aren’t sure how to do that?

Don’t worry, we are here to walk you through the connection process and get that sound bar to enable you to connect your Yamaha soundbar to your TV and have great speaker quality for your television.

Yamaha soundbars are a great way to boost the sound quality of your TV. Whether you want to listen to music or want to feel like you are sitting in a movie theater, it provides the sound you need. 

But before you can enjoy the audio quality, you have to connect it. We have some expertise with connecting soundbars to our TVs and are here to help you connect your Yamaha soundbar to your TV.

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What You Will Need to Follow This Tutorial

There is usually more than one way to connect your Yamaha soundbar to your TV. Depending on the age of your soundbar and the age of your TV, you may need or have a preference for a certain cable. 

While you don’t need all of the options below (you only need one), the one you choose is up to you. We will go over the differences between them below. 

If you can choose any of them, then an HDMI or optical is arguably the best way to go. It provides the least amount of latency and the best audio quality. 

You may also want to make sure you have batteries, and a port hub so that way your remote has batteries to run and you ensure you have a place to plug in your sound bar. 

Step-by-step Instructions

Step 1: HDMI

HDMI cords, if you have the option, are the best ones to get. They are relatively cheap and provide both audio and video in one cord. While this isn’t that big of a deal with speakers, it still provides excellent sound quality and reduced latency. 

To connect your Yamaha soundbar to your TV via an HDMI cable, you simply need to connect one end of your HDMI cable (it doesn’t matter which end) to your speaker and the other end to your TV. 

From there, you just go to the HDMI channel connected to the port you plugged into, and it should be working fine. 

Also, make sure your remote has batteries so that you can make sure it works well too.

Step 2: RCA

RCA is a bit outdated, but may still be an option with your TV and Yamaha soundbar. These are more familiar for the older generation but are a little bit more frustrating than standard cables anymore. 

Though you are only using the audio setting, you generally want to plug in all three cords just for stability and to prevent any wear and tear.

Plugging the ends into the soundbar should be easy enough. However, when it comes to the TV side, it may be a bit more complicated. Some other TVs may have more RCA outputs than just three, and the colors may not align as they should. If this is the case, then you may need an owner’s manual to help to get them in the right place. 

Otherwise, you can sorta mess around and try out the holes until you you find the right ones. 

Step 3: Optical

Optical works similarly to HDMI cords, but they are a lot smaller and circular. However, they are the second-best option for sound. They are a bit more expensive but just as easy to plug in. 

Like the HDMI cord, you plug one end (doesn’t matter which) into your soundbar, and the other into your TV. Then it should be about ready to go. 

Step 4: Aux

An aux cable may be a bit more familiar. They are the cords that are used in headphone jacks in phones. 

They work very similar to the optical cord but are a bit thicker around. You simply put one end of the aux cord into the soundbar and the other into the TV. Like with the others, it doesn’t matter which end goes where. 

Step 5: Bluetooth

If you want to ditch the cords or like being a little tech-savvy, then Bluetooth might be an option if the speaker is capable. Thankfully, it doesn’t matter if the TV is capable or not. They provide little dongles that plug into the TV and that allow them to be Bluetooth compatible. 

Otherwise, if your TV is Bluetooth capable, you don’t need to purchase anything else and can just get started. 

This is a little more complicated than the other options, so we will go over to do this in more detail. 

  1. Turn on both the speaker and the TV
  2. Select the Bluetooth option on your TV and turn it on
  3. Turn on the Bluetooth on your Yamaha speaker as well
  4. The TV should start to walk you through how to connect it to the speaker
  5.  Check the Bluetooth name for your Yamaha soundbar and find that name on your TV’s screen
  6. Wait a few seconds, and the two should connect
  7. Your sound should be available through your speaker now without a problem

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Step 6: Check Everything

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The next step is to check your stuff to make sure it works. You want to make sure your TV and soundbar are connected and that sound is flowing through the soundbar. 

If you find the sound is not coming out as it should, or your speaker isn’t reacting to your remote, there are a few options to try. 

The first thing to do is make sure your speakers are plugged in as they should. Your soundbar and your TV need to both be plugged in to be working correctly. 

Also, double-check your cords, to make sure they are in securely and correctly. Otherwise, the sound may not work at all or may be spotty.

If they are, it may be worth looking at your remote as well. Make sure that your remote has fresh, good batteries. Otherwise, the remote will not work ad your speaker can’t respond to you. 

Finally, make sure the full space in front of your soundbar is open. Like a TV, the remote needs a clear line of visibility to the speaker to get the LED signal from the remote. If you think your remote is working correctly, but it’s not responding, make sure you don’t have anything like clutter or decorations that might be in the way. 

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Conclusion

And there’s the end! Hopefully, by now, you have a perfectly functional speaker and TV that work in sync. Our goal is to bring easy tutorials that get you through the most difficult part of owning electronics. 

If you did enjoy our tutorial and found it helpful, leave a comment and share the article so you can help others. Your comments can help us learn what we are doing wrong and what we need to improve, as well as what we are doing right. 

We appreciate every one of our readers and want to provide the support they need. 

How to Connect Bose Soundbar to TV

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Connecting a Bose soundbar to a Bose TV or any other TV and soundbar combination is a straightforward operation. The connection utilizes an HDMI cable to connect the HDMI ARC ports of your TV and soundbar for the amazing sound experience Bose products deliver.

There’s nothing quite like having high-definition sound quality delivered to your ears when you connect Bose soundbar to TV.

By the end of the simple steps in this tutorial, you should have the ideal setup for listening to every detail in your shows and movies.

I want to share this experience with as many people as possible because I’m just that passionate about making good audio accessible with simple terms and steps everyone can understand.

What You Will Need to Follow This Tutorial

Before starting the step-by-step guide, make sure that you have everything you need for a successful installation. Those materials will include:

If you already have a TV or soundbar that you want to use, you should be able to follow the same process, especially if they are on the newer side. Even if you have an older speaker system and TV or smart TV, a different audio cable will still allow you to experience a quality audio output.

I would only recommend connection options like an optical cable or Bluetooth connection if you are restricted in terms of hardware from taking advantage of an HDMI ARC connection for the best audio source possible.

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Step-by-step Instructions

Step 1: Unpack your TV

If your TV is already set up somewhere you like it, you can go ahead and skip this step. If your TV came with an HDMI cable, try to locate it if you’re not currently using it.

Step 2: Unpack your soundbar

Your Bose soundbar should be intact and come with a couple of peripherals or accessories that help you connect Bose soundbars to a device like your TV.

Step 3: Verify you have the correct HDMI port

The back of both the soundbar and TV should have a panel of all the ports for both visual and audio input.

Make sure that both devices have an HDMI ARC port and that it is free for use (you may need to rearrange other devices that are connected as a result).

The port should be labeled with something along the lines of “HDMI ARC”, and it will often be listed as HDMI 1 as well.

Step 4: Turn your TV and soundbar off

While you could plug in a new cable without turning anything off, you have a small risk of electrical problems occurring whenever you do so.

Simply turning off your devices beforehand minimizes or eliminates this risk and is a quick solution.

You can go further and unplug the power cord for your devices but you shouldn’t need to.

Step 5: Connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI input of both the TV and soundbar

Once you have identified the correct HDMI ports, connect the Bose soundbar with an appropriate HDMI cable. Don’t force the end of the HDMI cable into the port because this can cause damage to both the cable and port that can affect your TV audio output.

Step 6: Switch on your devices

Now that your new connection has been formed, you can safely plug in your devices and turn them back on without fear of any damage. This simple step can be achieved with a remote control or with the TV’s power button.

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Step 7: Adjust your TV audio settings

Smart TVs might automatically recognize the new audio device and set it up to be used for all future applications. In case that doesn’t happen, you can still set it up manually with a couple of pages of clicks.

Using the included TV remote, navigate to your audio settings. Every TV menu has an interface that looks different from TVs of other brands but they should have similar options. Find the option to use a connected HDMI device as the TV speaker.

You should now be able to experience high-definition sound from movies and TV shows through your Bose soundbar.

You can go a step further and enable CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) which allows you to use a single remote like the TV remote instead of trying to fight with a bunch of remotes each with a single, specific purpose.

Alternative connections

Some TVs don’t have a slot for connecting Bose soundbars or maybe you don’t have an HDMI cable. There are still solutions that use a different cable and port or can even allow a soundbar to enter Bluetooth pairing mode for a wireless network of connections.

Optical cable

This is one of the most popular options after HDMI that still involves a cable. When connected to a TV’s optical port, you can enjoy high-quality audio at a low latency but not at the same level as something like HDMI that supports Dolby Atmos levels of audio quality.

The process is the same for connecting an optical cable as with HDMI cables, the only difference you need to be aware of is what the optical cable and ports look like.

It is especially important to be gentle with optical audio cable because the tips that are inserted into the ports are fragile and crucial to the proper performance of the cable.

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Conclusion

Hopefully, you were able to complete this tutorial and can enjoy hearing sound you might not usually on a standard set of TV speakers.

If you’re not satisfied with your result, let me know in the comments because I want you to get the most out of your audio systems for an amazing viewing experience.

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How to Connect Blu-ray to TV and Soundbar

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You have a TV and sound bar but aren’t sure about how to get started connecting your blu-ray. We will cover how to connect Blu-Ray to HDMI-IN and TV (HDMI Arc port) to HDMI-out (on soundbar device) for all your cable needs.

Electronics are confusing. Perhaps you’ve managed to connect your soundbar to your TV, but now you don’t know how to connect your blu-ray to the TV and soundbar?

Don’t worry, we are here to help. With only a few easy steps, you can get your Blu-ray player to connect to your TV and soundbar so you can watch and hear everything and have a fully immersive experience. 

We don’t want anyone to give up on technology. 

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What you will need to follow in this tutorial

Connecting your blue-ray player to your TV and soundbar set-up is so easy, you only need two things. 

  1. An HDMI ARC cable
  2. A port hub

The port hub itself is not even necessary if you have enough outlets near your system, but it can help manage your cable situation. 

Therefore, the only real necessary item you need is an HDMI cable. This allows you to connect your Blu-ray player to your TV. If your TV is properly connected to your soundbar, then it should move the sound for you from your Blu-ray player to your soundbar by itself. 

If you aren’t sure how to connect your soundbar to your TV, check out some of our other tutorials for instructions on how to do that. 

You may also have to move your soundbar to a different connection setting if you don’t have another HDMI port free, so keep that in mind. 

Step by step instructions

Step 1: Check Your TV HDMI Ports

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The first thing to do is to make sure you have the space to plug in your Blu-ray player. It requires an HDMI port, so you need to have one available. Specifically, if you have an HDMI ARC port, that would be the best one to have available. 

If you have the space, then you are ready to go. Otherwise, you may have to adjust the items you have plugged in to better make sure that everything can fit and switch to different cables with some devices if you are able. 

Step 2: Move Your Soundbar to A Different Port (If Necessary)

One option if you don’t have enough HDMI ports is to check your soundbar. If you hooked it up with an HDMI cable, perhaps you can switch it to something else. For example, an optical cable is a good alternative and frees up space for your HDMI port for the Blu-ray player. 

If you aren’t sure what other cords you can use, or how they work, check out some of our other tutorials to learn the best way to set up your soundbar, no matter the brand of bar or TV. 

Otherwise, if you are already using a different connection, you can skip this step. 

Step 3: Make Sure You Have An Outlet Available

It’s also important to make sure that you have an outlet available. Even though it connects to the TV, it still needs its own power source. Often, people find there aren’t enough outlets near their TV. 

Even if you don’t have a large number of electronics, this may be true for you. This is because the soundbar, TV, and Blu-ray all need separate plug-ins. So if you only have one outlet nearby, you don’t have enough plug-ins. 

If you are part of a big family that has multiple devices, various speakers, and even some game consoles, you will find that even the most modern of homes is lacking the necessary plug0ins. 

Thankfully, there is an easy solution. You can buy a port hub from almost any store for relatively cheap. Some nice ones provide surge protection, but any will work. 

These plug into one port on an outlet and provide you with a few more. You can get whole strips that have 8 or 9 outlets relatively easily. 

Step 4: Get yourself a high bandwidth HDMI Cable

Chances are you have at least one spare HDMI cable just lying around which will work just fine with the HDMI ARC ports to deliver great audio.

If you want to take full advantage of audio technologies like Dolby Atmos, you might need a slightly beefier version of the HDMI cable than what you may have.

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A high bandwidth HDMI cable will be better equipped to handle the large volume of data that passes through it when transmitting 5.1 surround sound or other high-definition audio technologies. 

HDMI cables are great for simplifying cable management for end-users because they can transfer both video and audio data from a single source. By plugging your high bandwidth HDMI cable into an HDMI ARC port, you can use your connected soundbar for audio from all of your other input sources. 

Once you get the appropriate HDMI cable and are sure you have enough ports, you are ready to connect. 

Step 5: Connect Your Blue-Ray to Your TV

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This is easy enough to do. All you need to do is plug two cords. The first one is simply the power cord, and this goes into an outlet like any other electronic. 

Plug this into any nearby available outlet and you are good to go for power. 

Next, you want to plug your HDMI cord into both your Blu-ray player and your TV. Some people recommend turning off both systems just in case, but we don’t bother honestly. 

It doesn’t matter which you plug into first. We tend to start with the TV, as it is harder to get to that port. But you can do whichever you prefer. 

It also doesn’t matter which side of the HDMI cable you use where. Both ends are the same, so you can plug whichever side you want into the TV, and use the other one for the Blu-ray player. 

Make sure those are nice and secure and you are set. 

Step 6: Check your systems

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As with any system, electronic or otherwise, you want to check to make sure everything is working properly. 

Turn on your Blu-ray, TV, and Soundbar. Then, you can test it with a movie. Make sure you can see and hear everything quickly and that all the remotes are working as they should. 

If they aren’t you may need to troubleshoot. Here are some common problems with systems that aren’t working. 

  1. Batteries in the remotes are dead or dying. Check to make sure you have batteries in the remotes, and that they are new and not dead. 
  2. The Infrared/LED signal from the remote to the system is blocked. Always check to make sure that no clutter or decorations are blocking the area where each of your devices receives its signal. 
  3. You are using the wrong remotes for the wrong devices. Make sure your remotes are clearly coded so you know what you are using and what device it goes to. 
  4. The cords aren’t in securely enough. Always check to make sure your cords are placed securely. If they are loose, or not in firmly enough, it may mean that the sound or video isn’t working as it should. 
  5. The cords are low-quality or faulty and aren’t working as they should. For this one, check where the cords are plugged into the devices. Are they really hot? If so, you may need a different cable as yours may be faulty or damaged in some way.

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Conclusion

At the end of this, you should be ready to sit down and enjoy a Blu-ray movie on your TV with your sound speaker blasting you with the noise. If you darken the lights, you may even feel like you are in the theater. 

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Where Should a Soundbar Be Placed?

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Although the soundbar is a relatively new product on the market, we have witnessed music and home theater enthusiasts flock to it without hesitation. It is without a doubt a great product that gives you surround sound in a small and easy-to-carry device.

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After you’ve purchased a soundbar, the next question that comes to mind is: where should a soundbar be placed? The appropriate positioning of the soundbar is critical in enhancing the entire audio experience. So, here are some of the best soundbar positioning options to consider.

Various Soundbar Positioning Options

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In most cases, we don’t give much thought to where we put the soundbar and just put it where we can find a good spot. Think about it, the room has a massive impact on how well your music sounds!

The soundbar might also alter the sound quality depending on your room, including the walls, windows, and furniture. As a result, the location you choose is very important. Most people think that putting the soundbar right in front of the TV is a good idea, but is this really the best place for the soundbar? Let’s have a look.

1.   Mount on the wall under the TV

We believe this is the ideal location for the soundbar, and it is also the most popular. Generally, people who mount their TVs on the wall also like to put their soundbars under it. This position saves you space, and it helps with the acoustic distribution.

Here are some benefits of mounting a soundbar below the TV

Easy installation:

Some soundbars require a little wiring to connect with your TV, while others don’t. If you’ve got some wires on your hands, this position allows you to do your installation with ease. The cables are usually 10 meters long (33 feet), so you can position your sound system as far as the wires allow.  

Impressive audio quality:

It’s likely that if you put a soundbar below your TV, it will be at or near your eye level, which implies that the sound is delivered directly to you. Less echo and a better audio experience are achieved with this position since there is no scattering or reflection from the ceiling.

Pleasant to the eyes:

Many soundbars are made to be placed beneath a television. The configuration will not look good if these speakers are placed above the TV rather than below it. It may also feel like the sound is coming from above your head, especially if the device’s speakers are angled upwards.

2.   Behind a couch

Although this is not a suggested position, many people have selected it. If you don’t have enough space to mount it on the wall or display it on a table, you can use this placement option. However, if you keep the soundbar in this position, the sound may appear to come from behind you, and the sound quality may suffer as a result.

3.   On the floor

Placing the soundbar on the floor is also a common choice. You can set the soundbar anywhere on the floor, but it will produce the finest sound quality near the television. However, this is not the best position for you if you have children. If you go ahead with it, you must use considerable caution because the youngsters may injure themselves or damage the soundbar.

4.   Place it on a table

You can place the soundbar in front of the TV if the TV is on a stand. To get better connectivity, put it near your TV, and you’ll feel as if the TV itself is producing sound. Think about where you can put IR sensors on your TV so that your remote can work. The soundbar should not get in the way of this.

5.   Above the TV

In some cases, placing the soundbar on the wall above your TV will deliver better sound quality, especially if you have a high-quality soundbar with surround sound. However, one of the essential parts of soundbar placement is to be as close to ear level as possible.

It doesn’t matter whether you mount it above or below the TV. Placing the soundbar above or below the television depends on your home entertainment setup.

Here are some benefits of placing your soundbar above the TV

Protects the soundbar from kids and pets:

Placing the soundbar under the TV may be difficult if the TV stand or table is not deep enough to fit both the TV and the soundbar. Furthermore, if children are in the house, placing the soundbar on the table may make it too simple for them to reach and mess with the audio equipment. Placing the soundbar above the television saves you from all the stress.

Suitable for low-lying TV:

Installing a soundbar above the television makes both aesthetic and auditory sense if the tv is somewhat below eye level. If the seating arrangement or the couch is close to floor height, the TV could be lower than usual. In such cases, placing the soundbar above the TV is a much better option.

Placing the speaker above also saves you from raising your arm or getting out of the chair whenever you change the channel.

No issues with blocked remote sensors:

When a soundbar is placed below a TV, especially if it is very close to the TV’s bottom bezel, it could get in the way of your TV remote and the TV’s remote sensor. However, you can solve this issue by putting the speaker above the television. If you want to put the soundbar below your TV, make sure the soundbar isn’t too thick or that the TV is high enough.

The TV’s placement on its stand can also be adjusted to tackle this issue. Or, you can place the TV on an elevated platform. However, if you can only move the TV vertically to a certain extent or you don’t want to mount the TV, you’ll need to pay more attention to the external speaker’s thickness.

Challenges With Soundbar Positioning

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There are many challenges associated with soundbar installation. For starters, you may experience some interference if the connector from the TV is closer to the bottom bezel or the wall mount below it. As a result, rather than putting it on the wall, it is preferable to place it on a table.

Some soundbar systems bounce sound off the walls to produce a surround sound experience similar to a movie theater. As a result, the wall layout and interior decorations may be obstructing the sound.

When you buy a soundbar, place it in front of the TV, and measure the infrared receiver’s height on the TV, as this is where the remote sends signals. If your soundbar is too high, it may obstruct the receiver, rendering your remote control useless.

That said, here are a few things to consider when buying and mounting your soundbar.

Things to Consider When Buying and Mounting a Soundbar

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Distance:

To benefit from optimal surround sound effects, ensure you place your couch three meters away from the speaker. But you can take this distance up to five or eight meters if you’ve got more space in your room. Also, wireless soundbars should be much closer to the TV, so there are no video-audio latency issues.

Additionally, if both the devices are wall-mounted, make sure there is a gap of at least four inches between the TV and speaker. This setup will ensure the controls of either device and the different connectivity options are easily accessible.

Mounting equipment:

Though stands are convenient, the TV and soundbar should be attached to the wall if possible. If you’re not planning to secure your equipment, ensure the TV and soundbar are on the same or nearby stands.

Reduce reflections:

Use drapes and carpets to create a more genuine sound or reduce noise reflections. Also, it would help if you utilized echo foam pads to improve soundproofing.

Mounting surface:

The soundbar should not stand on glass, polished wood, or any other smooth surface. The soundbar’s vibrations could cause the speaker to move dangerously. As a result, it’s best not to place it directly on your table; instead, use a rubber mat for further stability and support.

Avoid power interference:

Check that the soundbar’s cords aren’t close to any electrical power cables. Doing this ensures that there is no or very little power interference.

Avoid placing behind TV:

Your soundbar should not be hidden behind the TV. If unsightly wires are the source of the problem, conceal them. If you can’t hide them, invest in a bluetooth soundbar. When a soundbar is hidden, it causes audio issues and makes it impossible to properly adjust its settings.

Conclusion

Soundbars help you improve your audio experience without having your room decorated with long wires and multiple speakers. However, if the soundbar is placed incorrectly, you will be forced to sacrifice audio quality. So, we’ve expressed our viewpoint, and maybe, after reading the post, you’ve discovered the perfect location for your soundbar.