TV doesn't have 3.5mm jack. Need help to find a solution.

[noahsaf]

Hello, I bought 5.1 speakers, but onfurtunately they don't work in my old tv. The speakers have 1 black, 1 orange and 1 green 3.5mm AUX cables.

My tv only has 2 different Coaxial inputs, one is RCA, the other one I have no idea. Can any of these inputs work to give me 5.1 using adapters or something?

 

[lovinthehd]

You should always post the make/model of gear you want to get help with. The type of connectors your speakers came with sound like those suited for the output of a computer's analog audio connections. Most tv's will not come with multich audio outputs except in digital form via a digital coax or optical toslink port.

 

[noahsaf]

You should always post the make/model of gear you want to get help with. The type of connectors your speakers came with sound like those suited for the output of a computer's analog audio connections. Most tv's will not come with multich audio outputs except in digital form via a digital coax or optical toslink port.

The tv is an Andersson Y120 HD
Speakers are Logitech Z906. I know everyone says they're bad, but they were at sale and costed like 180 dollars.
This is the back of the speakers

 

[lovinthehd]

The Logitech speakers are mostly for use with a computer. They're not bad particularly, but not exactly hifi either. It does have a variety of input options, the 3.5mm type connections for a pc on the right, stereo composite rca in the middle and a pair of digital optical inputs and a digital coax input on the left.

Your tv I've not heard of the brand before, and seems nothing in English for it. Look in the tv's manual for audio output options, what do you see?

 

[Trebdp83]

No digital audio output on that TV. Looks to have analog audio output port above headphone pin port. Try RCA cables from that port into the Logitech RCA input ports.

 

[lovinthehd]

With just stereo input the Logitech can do some upmixing, the 3D/3.1/4.1 options. Not native surround but might sound okay.

 

[Trebdp83]

Hey, ya’ work with what ya’ got. It will be an improvement over the TV speakers for sure.

 

[noahsaf]

The Logitech speakers are mostly for use with a computer. They're not bad particularly, but not exactly hifi either. It does have a variety of input options, the 3.5mm type connections for a pc on the right, stereo composite rca in the middle and a pair of digital optical inputs and a digital coax input on the left.

Your tv I've not heard of the brand before, and seems nothing in English for it. Look in the tv's manual for audio output options, what do you see?

I have already tried to find a manual online. Andersson is a brand Sweden so it's not very known, couldn't find a manual

No digital audio output on that TV. Looks to have analog audio output port above headphone pin port. Try RCA cables from that port into the Logitech RCA input ports.

With just stereo input the Logitech can do some upmixing, the 3D/3.1/4.1 options. Not native surround but might sound okay.

Thanks for the help, gonna have to go with that.

 

[BMXTRIX]

If you have a link to a product manual for your TV, you may get some additional information that maximizes the quality of your setup.

What sources are you using with your TV that you are trying to get surround sound for?

I'm not sure what pricing and components you have access to where you live, but using computer speakers, designed specifically to connect to a computer, with a television will be instantly limiting. They don't do any surround sound processing and have some limited cable lengths, but they can be a serious step up in a very small area that works within the confined lengths of the cabling they provide.

With a HDMI source, you can use a HDMI audio extractor which has 5.1 analog audio outputs on it, similar to this, to connect your speakers and get proper surround sound from it.

https://www.amazon.com/AllAboutAdapters-Analog-Surround-Decoder-Version/dp/B07J2VZ8DL/ref=sr_1_22_sspa

I don't know if the speakers you have came with a remote control, but I expect they didn't which means you will need to manually adjust volume. Once again, because the speakers are designed to sit around your desk and your PC.

While it may have been a good price, I have no idea if it was the proper purchase for your specific setup. In the future, I would ask first, buy second.

 

[Eppie]

Yes, use an RCA cable as Treb suggested. The first photo looks to be an input for the TV, using component video (green, blue and red jacks) and RCA audio (red and white jacks).

The second photo looks to have audio out on the left and inputs on the right. Hard to tell from the photo but look at the direction of the arrows. The outputs should have the arrow pointing away, which I think is the top left red and white jacks. Connect those to the red and white RCA jacks on the Logitech.

Your TV is 2-channel only. You may get simulated surround from the Logitech but do not be surprised if only the front speakers produce sound. Those speakers are designed to connect to a computer with 5-channel audio output or digital output.

 

[lovinthehd]

Yes, use an RCA cable as Treb suggested. The first photo looks to be an input for the TV, using component video (green, blue and red jacks) and RCA audio (red and white jacks).

The second photo looks to have audio out on the left and inputs on the right. Hard to tell from the photo but look at the direction of the arrows. The outputs should have the arrow pointing away, which I think is the top left red and white jacks. Connect those to the red and white RCA jacks on the Logitech.

Your TV is 2-channel only. You may get simulated surround from the Logitech but do not be surprised if only the front speakers produce sound. Those speakers are designed to connect to a computer with 5-channel audio output or digital output.

FWIW the Logitech manual is clear in that it can upmix 2ch content (to 3D using all speakers, or the 4.1 or 2.1 format).

 

[Eppie]

FWIW the Logitech manual is clear in that it can upmix 2ch content (to 3D using all speakers, or the 4.1 or 2.1 format).

Is that switchable or automatic?

 

[lovinthehd]

Is that switchable or automatic?

User choice via a button and looks like an led to indicate which is in use....

 

[Eppie]

User choice via a button and looks like an led to indicate which is in use....

Ah, cool, I was wondering whether it was accessible stand alone or needed a PC connection for that. Thanks.

 

[Trebdp83]

The gear in this case is what it is. There is a specific TV and speaker system involved. Without HDMI inputs, one is in a pinch. Few new devices include analog audio/video outputs and many HDMI streaming devices have dropped optical digital outputs as well. An older device with Component video and coaxial or optical output would work here with the video connection to the TV and the audio connection to the Logitech as it does support Dolby Digital 5.1 and DTS 5.1. I suggested the analog ports assuming the TV was the only source of audio via OTA or connected analog device. If an older cable/sat box is in use, one might send the digital audio directly to the Logitech and the composite or component video to the TV. It looks like the TV supports additional devices and one could connect another device with component video output, if already using the composite for another device, to the TV and use another digital input on the Logitech. So, one could have analog audio from the TV , digital audio from a cable/sat box and digital audio from a disc player connected to the Logitech and switch between them.

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[Eppie]

Beat me to it. I was just going to ask the op whether the TV used a cable box or the cable was direct to the TV or over the air.

 

[lovinthehd]

Was wondering if the OP was trying to use the tv as a receiver, generally not a good plan.

 

[BMXTRIX]

Geez! I didn't realize the Logitech Speakers had a digital audio optical input connection!

If you are using a HDMI source, then get a HDMI audio extractor for $20 and connect it in-line with any HDMI source to get digital surround sound out of it for the speakers.

This is shown in the manual as a connection option: https://www.logitech.com/assets/36226/z906620-002920006ug403.pdf

Audio extractor with toslink (optical) output: https://www.amazon.com/J-Tech-Digital-Extractor-Converter-JTDAT5CH/dp/B00BIQER0E/ref=sr_1_4

Super cheap way to ensure you get solid 5.1 digital audio into the speakers.

 

[noahsaf]

Yes, use an RCA cable as Treb suggested. The first photo looks to be an input for the TV, using component video (green, blue and red jacks) and RCA audio (red and white jacks).

The second photo looks to have audio out on the left and inputs on the right. Hard to tell from the photo but look at the direction of the arrows. The outputs should have the arrow pointing away, which I think is the top left red and white jacks. Connect those to the red and white RCA jacks on the Logitech.

Your TV is 2-channel only. You may get simulated surround from the Logitech but do not be surprised if only the front speakers produce sound. Those speakers are designed to connect to a computer with 5-channel audio output or digital output.

I tried with RCA cables, it did not seem to work unfortunately. I tried all ports and checked the settings. But I think BMXTRIX's tip is something I might try thank you very much for your help!

 

[noahsaf]

Was wondering if the OP was trying to use the tv as a receiver, generally not a good plan.

Not sure what you mean haha. I do not have a reciever or anything. I'm trying to connect speakers directly to tv yes. Thank you for helping!