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For high-quality audio, users with premium speakers should understand how to add subwoofers to a TV. Whether you have a dedicated home theater room or a simple setup, a top-tier subwoofer output is paramount for low-pitched audio frequencies. Adding powered subwoofers to your current setup shouldn’t be too complicated, so stick around to learn how to connect a subwoofer to a TV.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
You need more than a standalone subwoofer for cinema or bass-heavy music, so investigate what a soundbar is. Top-rated soundbar systems offer premium sound quality, but you should learn how to hook up two subwoofers for deep bass sounds.
Insider Tip
Even better-than-average soundbars benefit from dedicated subwoofers, especially if you want impressive surround sound.
Basic setup instructions should work for most TV audio connections, but investigate how to connect subwoofers to a receiver without a subwoofer output. Your sound setup cannot maintain immersive audio without regular care, so learn how to fix a ripped subwoofer cone to ensure high-quality sound.
You should find an HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) port on the back of your television.
The HDMI ARC-labeled input should be a single port on the back of your subwoofer.
Plug the single HDMI cable into the TV and subwoofer to complete the setup.
You need the converter method when you do not have a compatible subwoofer for your TV’s connections. For example, if your TV offers digital coax output, but your subwoofer uses HDMI, you need a converter. Connect your converter to your TV’s audio output jack.
If you’re using a digital coax, the converter’s digital coax cable should offer an HDMI connection. Plug your HDMI subwoofer into the converter cable.
Ensure the audio cables are firmly connected to each device and the converter. You’ve completed the setup.
Connect your TV’s audio output with the audio video receiver input port.
Your AV receiver should have a dedicated subwoofer connection port. Connect the subwoofer’s audio input port to the AV receiver.
Power on the AV receiver and subwoofer, and test your TV audio. You should have working TV audio, but check the cable connections if you hear humming or underwhelming volumes.
Warning
Low-quality sound systems feature front-heavy sound and lack bass, and you may blow out the speakers at high volumes.
STAT: According to the CDC, about 22 million American workers experience hazardous noise levels each year. (source)
