Connect a Television to a Stereo System

Do you have an old stereo system? Why not hook it up to your television for better sound?

Steps

Place the stereo unit near the TV and plug it into wall power.
Run the red and white RCA cables line outputs of the TV and plug them into the RCA line inputs on the back of the stereo system. Choose inputs you were not using,CD, AUX, Line In are suitable but do not use the record player (phono) inputs.
Turn the television to stereo mode.
Place speakers around the room, connect them to the outputs on the stereo unit, and conceal the cords under a rug or elsewhere if you wish.
If you are stumped and lack the manuals, enter the model numbers into your search engine to seek the manuals or if it is easier, examine your devices carefully with a flashlight for inputs, outputs, and model numbers. Some jacks may be hiding on the rear or side or both or front cover of the tv.

True surround sound requires a receiver or device capable of decoding the surround sound signal. Connecting old stereo speakers to your television is an inexpensive alternative. While it's not true surround sound, it will still improve the sound quality over most built-in television speakers.