Hi all,
I am totally a beginner to A/V set-up so I apologize if this is a stupid question. Many thanks in advance for any help you can provide.
I have a Sony Bravia 46" (KDL-46SL140) with 4 HDMI inputs going into it (cable box, Roku, PS3, X360) and 2 component inputs (PS2, Wii). I do not have a separate receiver, I just switch between devices using my TV's "favorites" menu. To this point I have been using the TV's built-in sound, which is fairly subpar. I was recommended the Sony HTCT100 soundbar with subwoofer given my budget and room set-up.
My question - reading all of the reviews on Amazon seems to indicate that people plug their devices directly into the sound system via HDMI. Would it be possible to keep my set-up exactly as is (not utilizing the HDMI inputs on the soundbar), and plug the soundbar into my TV's "digital audio out - optical" jack? Would the sound from the currently selected input then route to the sound system? I am told my Bravia model does support internal audio conversion... whatever that means
Thanks,
Dave