Why won't my computer speakers work on my TV?

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Why won't my computer speakers work on my TV?

I'm trying to get a set of computer speakers (with sub) to work with my flat screen TV. I've never had a problem doing this with other TVs but on the Sharp in my living room, they don't seem to work. In the past, I've plugged the 1/8" cable into the headphone jack of the TV and they started working right away. This TV doesn't have a headphone jack, per-say, but there is an 1/8 jack on the back of the TV that says "audio". When I plug the speakers in, they do not bypass the normal...

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I very much doubt your TV would have no headphone socket. But if it's a new model, don't you have a...

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Need help finding if this TV will work with the computer speakers that I'm thinking to buy? Please help me!!

Ok, I realy wont cheap speackers and I dont care how they sound the only thing I wont is for the to look good. I found these for cheap and I wont to know if they are compatible with ...show more

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TVs are not designed to drive directly speakers!! So, either use an AV receiver (and connect the speakers...

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Can you buy an adapter for computer speakers to work on a TV?

I have some very nice computer speakers I'd like to hook up to my t.v., is there some type of audio adapter you can buy? (S video) what is it called if so and where can I get it? ...show more

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Computer speakers have 1/8" stereo plug. TV's that have outputs for speakers have RCA jacks. So...

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What is the brand of LCD TV? You should be able to select the menu button on the TV and navigate to...

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Why does my subwoofer work with my computer but not my TV?

When I hook my speakers (don't know exact model just Altec 2.1 with a standard headphone jack) up to my computer the subwoofer works great but when I plug it in to my TV only the speakers work. My TV is a brand new VIZIO.

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You could be plugged in to the wrong socket either on the TV end or the speaker end. Post another question...

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Computer speakers not working for TV?

I have an HD tv of which I used to use computer speakers with. I have moved recently and now the TV doesn't seem to want to play sound though the speakers anymore. I simply plug normal desktop speakers (with their own power source) into the headphone...

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The jack is broken. Have it fixed by a technician. If there is a sound out by RCA plugs, you might use...

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Headphones/Alternate speakers dont work when laptop is connected to TV?

I have a 52' flatscreen tv with VGA support. When I connected my laptop to it and configured it to work properly I couldnt use my headphone or alternate speakers in the jack of the laptop. The jack DOES work when not connected to the tv but when it is...

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Disable your computers internal speakers and set the external source as your primary, to do this, right...

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Can I use computer speakers with a headphone plug-in on my TV that doesn't have a headphone port?

I have an LG TV that I am trying to use computer speakers on. Everyone says the speakers would work on my tv if it had a headphone IN, but it doesn't. The only OUT port my tv has is an Optical digital audio OUT. Is there anything I can do to make them...

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You can not use it on your tv, that is why it is called computer speakers. TV today only provide you...

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Is there an adapter that will allow my computer speakers to connect to my tv that has digital audio?

I dont know the terms so I'll try my best to explain. I have these speakers and subwoofer that are made for connection to a computer. The speakers connect to the sub, and there's one cable that connects to the audio port on my laptop. I have an "...

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yes what you need is an output jack to an rca cable. its what i used to hook up my computer to my tv

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Can I use a set of computer speakers to enhance my TV audio?

I have a set of Altec Lansing speakers with a Sub. I would like to connect these to my TV to enhance the sound. My problem is that these speakers and sub are connected to my computer using an AUX cable. My TV does not have any input for an AUX cable...

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I assume when you say AUX, you mean a mini jack, like headphones would have: If your TV has audio out...

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