How to Connect Studio Monitor Speakers to a TV

[@jbakez3504]

Cheers mate i’ve got Yamaha HS8’s and was looking to connect them to my tv, perfect video

[@josevm5683]

I have the same monitors and a Samsung TV too and your video fix my headache thinking about this solution. Thank you guy.

[@m.distefano84]

The correct way to do it cheaply and without feedback and noise from speakers after years of asking this question and no answers is by splitting the stereo out of the headphone jack immediately then converting both left and right cables to balanced XLR. You don't need a DAC.

[@therealmamba]

The headphone output is about 30 ohms it's really low for a clear signal. At least 75 ohms is needed for a good line out quality into active monitors.

[@19Jose91]

Balanced XLR? Sure, using two DIs right?

[@stothecb]

That stereo test song is a banger 😆

[@peanuttheamericanakita9485]

I have the Kali lp6 v2, and decided to get the focusrite to plug it into my TV and it worked. For some reason everyone said that it wouldn't work even the store where I purchased the interface said it wouldn't work. Idk if it can be our new TV that just came out at the end of 2022 but it works perfectly fine.

[@8moonsrecordings55]

I was wondering how the interface will work on tv without installing the drivers?

[@peanuttheamericanakita9485]

@@8moonsrecordings55 I actually had to unplug it from my TV. I had them connected for about almost 2 months, then my TV started to act up.

[@8moonsrecordings55]

@@peanuttheamericanakita9485 okay, so after unplugged is your tv working fine again ?

[@8moonsrecordings55]

@@peanuttheamericanakita9485 Is your TV working fine again after unplugged?

[@medullla]

Can You make a video of that

[@OfficeofthePacific]

Great video. Thanks!

[@silklion7375]

The SMSL DO100 DAC with XLR outputs + RCA outs would be the best option I think. Optical input from TV plus Bluetooth 5.0 HiRes. This gives good sound quality for a price but its going to be much cheaper than any other DAC with this inputs.

[@jenselgarcia-robles89]

Are you able to control your volume with a remote? I cannot. Do you have a video on that?

[@oSTYNCLSYo]

The only way to control the volume with TV is with ARC or if the TV has a headphone jack.

[@Enemjee91]

@@oSTYNCLSYo what do you mean by “ARC”? Sorry if that’s a dumb question, I’m trying to control the volume of my Yamaha monitors (set up exactly like you’ve done - optical out into DAC -> DAC’s RCA to l/r monitors) but I can’t get it to. Hoping whatever “ARC” is can help 😅 Great vid

[@oSTYNCLSYo]

@@Enemjee91 ARC is a HDMI type connection on a TV that you can hook up to a stereo receiver or soundbar and you are able to control the volume with the television remote instead of a separate remote.

[@badgamebad]

Some DACs have remotes.

[@fiesta6495]

Hey! I was trying to find a solution to connect my Yamaha monitors to my TV. Thanks for the info! Keep up the good work. (Funny enough, I have the exact same monitors HS7 and the same stands).

[@MapstaMindPretender]

How do you control the volume output when it’s connected to the tv? Since it’s not connected to the audio interface, do you have to control the volume with the tv remote?

[@darrenhirst9900]

@@MapstaMindPretender The monitors will have volume controls so turn them down while you set the tv volume. Then turn them up to the volume you're happy with.

[@Josss002]

You just saved me man. Period.

[@BrazilianTwist-v7l]

thanks for this video!

[@metalore]

What if I connect the outputs of the DAC to the 2 XLR inputs of an audio interface such as the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (using 2 RCA to XLR cables), and connect the Scarlett to the monitors with 1/4" TRS cables? If I also have my computer connected to the Scarlett (via USB), will I be able to hear both my computer and TV sounds from the monitors without having to change anything anymore? Or would it be better to connect the DAC directly to the monitors' 1/4" TRS inputs (that would be unbalanced connections though) and connect the Scarlett to the monitors' XLR inputs?

[@AC-fw7md]

But late, but yes I have this exact setup, no changes needed

[@Glutzie]

Have a similar setup with a dac and the sound is great.

[@mattgilstrap7295]

Great video. Thanks for all the tips!

[@micheledubbini9801]

Best video on youtube about this Topic!!!

[@davidheil5891]

Thank you much you helped me big time

[@_ROBERT.]

HI , I'm looking to buy a pair of yamaha HS8 and one of the things i will 100% be wanting to do is plug my tv 📺 into my studio monitors i was just wondering if i would still have to use a interface something like a scarlett solo to do this please could you be kind enough to explain yes or no please is there better options also now you have have time to play ect thanks in advance Kind regards Robert 🙂

[@dallinschoen4511]

does using the optical out allow you to use the tv volume control to control the speaker volume? I have my KRK's setup the same way and have 0 volume control.

[@MapstaMindPretender]

How do you control the volume output of the monitors without an audio interface? Do you use the tv remote to control the volume?

[@darrenhirst9900]

All you do is turn the monitor volume off and set the tv volume to where your normally have it. Then turn the monitor volume up slowly to a volume you're happy with.

[@roop_tz]

@@darrenhirst9900 Can’t we keep the studio monitors at 0dB, and control the volume using the tv remote? Cuz audio levels vary from content to content right? Like I am using the analogy of when I use an audio interface, I keep monitors at 0dB and control using the interface volume scroller… Cuz everytime I can’t go near the monitors and control them, rather a remote is handy… What do you say?

[@darrenhirst9900]

@@roop_tz You can leave the studio monitors volume and just use the remote. It's just I wanted to be safe that's why I turned the studio monitors volume down first so I wouldn't get any nasty surprises.

[@jamesnguyen4667]

Hello mate, are you able to control the volume through the tv remote?? I have same setup but have to adjust volume from back of the speaker.... Thank you!!

[@JunkdeLux3]

I guess it's only possible to do it manually... And you can use an audiomixer but it's still not remotely :(

[@darrenhirst9900]

You should be able to set the volume on the remote and adjust the monitor volume.

[@badgamebad]

Some DACs have remotes.

[@OliverPenney-g8z]

I face the same issue… any recommendations

[@icristian6707]

You need a DAC wich has a remote to adjust the volume via remote. How is the hiss?

[@sv9141]

so, hs monitors only work with analog input? What if I want to plug my mac or iphone (with dongle) with headphone to jacks. will it work? or do I need a digital-to-analog converter?

[@JPNYC4]

I have same set up, to use with my fire stick, which audio setting would you recommend in firestick preferences? For best audio experience and quality, pcm, Dolby digital, Dolby digital plus, or surround. Thanks

[@Willtext]

How much better did the monitors sound over the tv speakers?

[@piraulakias]

hello i have 305P MkII and i want to connect with new smart tv 50".... tv has optical connection...how i can connect them? with adapter? or?

[@juancarlosnandez]

Hello friend, I bought tv55q70a, it only has optical audio output. if I buy the Asus Xonar U5 Usb 5.1 and connect active speakers, I have a hi-fi home theater, correct? With DDL and DTS. Thanks for the video

[@LuckerV2]

thx helped me a lot

[@TiNaScandium]

Hey mate, great video, any chance you guys know how I can connect my HS5 to Yamaha RX-V363 receiver? I have back and centre speakers connected to the receiver and want to use the HS5 as front . will be grateful for any help

[@ishara4meandu]

how do you control volume?

[@Yes-xn8du]

On the monitor

[@JoseRivera-ti1jf]

One question:what would be the difference of using an RCA to individual TRS connections instead of a TS as you show in the video?

[@luiswism0045]

Set this up but the audio cuts after after some time passes. Only thing that fixes it is to unplug & plug back in. Any advice? Or know why this is happening?

[@agonzalez2]

Hi! Have a hdmi (arc)> yamaha receiver> rca L/R to sub> rca to xlr monitors. I get no sound. Even if i plug the speakers staright rca to xlr into L/R receiver. No sound. What am i missing?

[@malcolmyoungacdc]

Any ways to do this wirelessly?

[@ryan_raus]

I also have Yamaha hs7 (and literally the same stand for them funnily enough) but when I tried the splitter cable technique the sound was super washed, I got audio but it wasn’t any good

[@PeterRenataLuca]

Im busy getting the cables for my rcf ayra, instead of getting the edifier or klipsch which have hdmi and optical, but would set me back 300 or 600

[@surajitchatterjee09]

Any Idea how can i add a subwoofer without having to buy a big receiver.

[@artymcflyoriginals7095]

If my TV is RCA and theres l/r RCA on my powered monitor, will a dual RCA to RCA cable work?

[@barrysuss4421]

As long as RCA on TV is an OUTPUT and the RCA on monitor is an INPUT.

[@kevindelaney5440]

I'm new to english accent. Is yours from Cambridge?

[@lsswapping2086]

One thing that is failed to be mentioned is if your red and white ports on your tv says Input this method won’t work!!!! If this was said I apologize but don’t recall hearing it

[@madhurtelang7351]

Good point. Though in that case second method using digital to analog converter with dual rca to dual 1/4" should work

[@medullla]

with the converter reduce alot the quality of the sound of my same monitors

[@PrezidentHughes]

Didn't really need the DAC if he had the right cable. If required to buy everything from scratch, a mini headphone male to stereo rca female adaptor would've done the trick. Then you could also use your TV remote to control volume, and take advantage of the TV's built-in virtual surround sound DSP. No soundbar required!

[@JustSomeGuyLV]

RCA cables introduce annoying loud humming noise on powerful monitors. RCA cables are absolutely useless if you need cables longer than *EDIT** 3 meters.

[@josecruz583]

Any issues with latency?

[@darrenhirst9900]

There shouldn't be any latency as the tv speakers are just disabled and the sound is going to the monitors.

[@strictlynineties]

All you need in an optical cable

[@Riggsy79]

Hi mate, hopefully you can give me some advice. I have bought a Sony Bravia TV and have Creative T40 speakers. The only way I can connect at the moment is via the headphone jack. This however stops me using the sound settings on the TV as it’s all greyed out. Would I get better quality sound if I used your digital optical to DAC converter method? Thanks in advance.

[@Tunelighting]

You would technically get a better sound but how noticeable that would is questionable really. You can pick them up fairly cheap so probably worth a go. As for the greyed out volume settings, I'm not an expert on Sony but I know you can override this on some TVs in settings too.

[@PeterRenataLuca]

@@Tunelighting I tried my t40 too. Not good sound for tv, computer hell yeah.

[@Journey11]

Riggsy did you manage to get them set up with the Sony Bravia and what’s the sound quality like bro ? Please let me no ASAP

[@ashtonfitzgerald1445]

I just have a standard RCA Cable plug the yo ends into my monitors and the other one into gut headphone port of my tv🤷🏻‍♀️

[@SureshKumar-cu5kt]

I tried the same with my edifier R1700 didn't work I wonder why

[@artymcflyoriginals7095]

Do you think if your TV had an RCA out, I could use a dual RCA cable bad plug in the other RCA ends into my powered speaker?

[@alfredmansaray3036]

How to connect a subwoofer

[@dturna364]

hdmi from computer to tv, get yourself a usb audio interface, run the monitors through your interface...not that hard....

[@jessareneselena]

So freaking complicated

[@williammeyrick5273]

omg just fuxking show what works