The bundle of speakers like surround sounds requires some form of amplification. Having an existing surround sound system without a receiver is impossible to set up.
You can’t build a surround sound system with single or two speakers, for a sound system like 5.1 or 7.1, a receiver must be needed.Â
Here in this scenario, we will explain how to hook up surround sound speakers without a receiver and how can you connect your TV directly to external speakers.
Some companies’ soundbar comes with wireless surround sound systems, it’s the easiest way to connect speakers without receivers. Don’t leave this article, below we provided a few other ways to hook up surround sound speakers without a receiver.
Key takeaways:
- For a bundle of traditional speakers, a receiver is highly recommended, and almost always required.
- For active Soundbars with wireless or satellite speakers, a receiver is not unavoidably needed.
- If it doesn’t come from a receiver, then the TV itself would need to provide it.
-  A two-channel amplifier is an option to connect, Two-channel amplifiers act as receivers for your speakers and your TV.
- To enjoy an immersive audio experience with surround sound like 5.1 & 7.1, a receiver is needed.
While receivers are great to have, most of them are expensive. Having a $500 sound setup and investing $300 in an AV receiver isn’t an ideal option.Â
What is a Sound Receiver?
It’s a type of electronic device that is used to power and control speakers. A device that acts as the central hub for audio and video sources in a home theatre system.
A modern-day sound technology is nothing without a high-quality receiver. A surround sound system needs an AV receiver to work at its best. A few soundbars come with it’s receiver to connect to other speakers it has.
Option of how to hook up surround sound speakers without a receiver
Using multiple speakers without a receiver is difficult to work properly, but here we provide a few options for how to hook up surround sound speakers without a receiver:
1. Use a Soundbar:
Choose a sound bar that has an in-build receiver to connect other speakers. Although the options are not huge, only a few companies provide this type of surround soundbar.Â
The speakers of that soundbar are powered through built-in amplifiers, which help to deliver high-quality surround sound without using an expensive receiver.Â
For the best outcome, we recommend you go with VIZIO V51-H6, 5.1 Home Theater Sound Bar.
If you want to build a theater-type sound system, consider a bundle of speakers (5.1,7.1) that can give you enhanced sound quality. But it requires an AV receiver. For a small and mid-sized room, a soundbar system should be a first choice.
2. Use Wireless Connectivity or Bluetooth
Wireless connectivity is among the most convenient ways to pair your TV with your surround sound system.
Put the speaker into Bluetooth pairing mode and select Bluetooth to start the pairing process. Now wait and see that the TV and surround sound system are paired.
3 Use Powered Speakers
The main reason you need a receiver is power, TVs don’t have enough power to play multiple speakers at a time. Invest in an inbuilt amplifier/self-power speaker to connect anywhere without a receiver.
Powered speakers are easy to install anywhere and you can use them without an AV receiver. These speakers cost you a couple of bucks, but it is worth it then invest in an AV receiver.
4. Use Two-Channel Amplifiers
Another way to connect your speakers is a two-channel amplifier. this are relatively more affordable than buying a receiver.
Two-channel amplifiers act as receivers between surround sound speakers and your TV. Just connect the AUDIO OUT to the TV’s HDMI port. After that, use the amplifier’s output connection to connect it to the speaker.
Most of the time two-channel amplifiers do not carry a lot of power, ensure to check the speaker’s power before finalizing the setup.Â
5. Direct Connection:
This is the simplest option to connect speakers without a receiver. In this process, connect the speaker plug directly to your TV ports.
This might not work if your speaker needs more power than your TV is capable of providing. Your TV may not be able to, these types of connections, so direct connection isn’t the recommended way to connect speakers.
Surround Soundbar vs Traditional Surround Sound
1. Price differences:
A soundbar is generally a cheaper option a build a traditional surround sound system. Where a soundbar can cost you $250-$700, a traditional surround sound will cost you from $500 to as much as you want to invest.Â
Traditional surround sound system is customizable, you can add many speakers and woofers according to your room size. These are the main reasons why it costs you more than a soundbar.Â
2. Sound Quality
Even if you buy a very expensive soundbar setup, it can’t compete with a traditional surround sound setup. For small size rooms, a soundbar is always a good choice, then installing a full surround sound system.
3. Appearance:
The traditional sound system comes with many components like speakers, woofers, and receivers, so it takes up a lot of space. But the soundbar makes your setup cleaner and more minimalistic.
4. Upgrades
A soundbar is not upgradable, but a traditional surround sound system is upgradable. The good thing about the surround sound system is, that you can replace any damaged or nonworking speakers.Â
5. Simplicity
For simplicity, consider a soundbar. Surround sound systems are always complicated to install and pair with an AV receiver perfectly.Â
Summary:
Setup a bundle of surround sound speakers without an AV receiver is not possible, the best way to shift your plan to a Soundbar. The latest Soundbars come with surround sound technology, you just need to pick the best of them.
I’m sourav, a music lover and sound enthusiast. After experiencing multiple sound qualities, I thought many people searching regarding this topic, but there is not enough detailed information on it. That’s the main reason why I created this blog.
