Sound bar with old TV and no ARC

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I’d like to get a sound bar, but I have a “dumb“ TV with no ARC input. Is there a workaround?

Sonos Arc

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buzzAnswer

Grand Maestro

You should be able to connect one of the SONOS sound bars here. It would pay to examine the connecter type in order to make sure that you don’t need some sort of adapter. Your connector looks like it might be the round style -- which is not compatible with what is packed in the SONOS box. It’s not a big deal, but it could dampen your spirits on day one.

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Airgetlam

Also, if you intend on getting a Sonos Arc, note that an Atmos signal can not be carried across optical, the best you may receive, depending on the electronics in the TV, would be Dolby Digital.

Bruce

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gangofcentaursAuthor

Contributor I

Thanks! I saw that, and opted for a beam.

Airgetlam

There are available adapters, if as buzz suspects, the optical cable has the ‘wrong’ kind of connection. Just search on Amazon, although there is no requirement to purchase there, it’s just a good place to see options, as desired.

Bruce

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