Add Surround Speakers to Any Soundbar - A Complete Guide!
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The most common question I get is "how can I add surround speakers to my soundbar"? This video completely answers that question!
How to Add Surround Speakers to a Soundbar
1) Use natively compatible speakers if possible (best)
2) Use the Insignia Universal Rear Speaker Kit (okay)
Insignia Speaker Kit on Amazon: geni.us/iltH
3) Use a wireless speaker kit with various splitters/adapters (okay)
OSD Wireless Kit on Amazon: geni.us/qgyQ
Dynasty Wireless Kit on Amazon: geni.us/WZ65J
My overall suggestion is to either :
1) use natively compatible speakers with your soundbar.
2) If your soundbar cannot use surround speakers natively, then you should purchase a soundbar that comes with or is capable of using surround speakers.
Check out my review of the Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1.4 that comes will 2 surround speakers: • Nakamichi Shockwafe Pr...
Here are some soundbars that are capable of adding surround speakers:
Bose Products:
Bose SoundTouch 300: geni.us/EQyu1
Bose Soundbar 700: geni.us/CObo
Bose Soundbar 500: geni.us/mP0lCEB
Bose Surround Speakers: geni.us/k8FcXG
Bose Surround Speakers 700: geni.us/d3CKx
Sonos Products:
Sonos Playbar: geni.us/9eyW0
Sonos Beam: geni.us/CrwK
Sonos Playbase: geni.us/bBYnc
Sonos Play:1: geni.us/hBRpGk
Sonos Play:5: geni.us/eWsAD
Sonos One: geni.us/SDZr0sc
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@JonahMatthes
4 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help! Hope this answered any of the questions that you had!
@batslog
4 жыл бұрын
@@JonahMatthes It was very helpful, I learned about discreet sound throughout this video and that is why I now know I shouldn't expand soundbar system with a 3rd party product. I also like the specific detail topics you cover, specially in your website. Speaking of that, watched everything on the channel but still in between two options. I just ordered LG B9 (literally minutes ago), for sound, what would you go with; LG SL8Y (Atmos) with 2 SPK8-S (satellites) so 5.1.2 ...or SL10Y and no expansion. Reason I ask this is that I haven't got chance to test if the satellites have sort of lag/delay.
@batslog
4 жыл бұрын
forgot to mention that the soundbar natively supports SPK8-S satellites.
New subscriber. A whole lot of information. Mostly over my head. I’m going to have to revisit this video several more times for better clarity. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. 👍🏾👍🏾
Once rear speakers are connected with a soundbar and volume is set, do they react to the main volume from the soundbar, or you're forced to use 2 remotes (one for soundbar and the Insignia one for the rear speakers)? Many thanks!
Excelente información. Es el único video que he visto tratando el tema. Gracias por compartirlo. Dios te siga bendiciendo...
Omg. This is what I needed.
@ReadyforNovember
3 жыл бұрын
yes it is what many need but i never saw it working, I just saw the diagrams of how it connects. 🤷
I wonder, is it possible to add additional speakers to the set that comes with the rear speakers?
i have STR-K990 av receiver. is it capable to send signals to bigger speakers as it's own are too small?
Great research 👍🏼
Thank you for all your knowledge sharing
Good job , explains well
Awesome video, I have the soundbar Samsung J Series WJ355 and I was thinking of any possible way to add rear speakers, this video gave me so many ideas to better enjoy my movies during quarantine THANK YOU
Very impressive video Thank you! 👍🏻
How would the universal rear speaker kit work with an Atmos sound bar?
Which speakers would you recommend for the Harman Kardon sb20?
Did you ever find a better updated version or way to get rear wireless speakers ?
How would it work with a dolby atmos bar? I know it won't have the atmos effect and might sound weird, but curious if it'd even work or if it'd lock me at DD/DD+ since I have to have my optical cable as an output
Thanks you are very Informative
Hi Jonah, thank you for your video! I have a question about my JBL soundbar. I currently have a JBL 5.1 soundbar with the detachable satellite speakers and 10 in sub. I bought about 3yrs ago. I’m wanting to purchase the new JBL bar 9.1 soundbar. Do you think I would be able to pair my old JBL sub with the new JBL 9.1 system. I think it would be pretty awesome if I could. 5.2.4
Is it possible to play UTV soundbars to subwoofers? Wanting to add bass to soundbar on golf cart. Thanks in advance
Hi mate, Can these connect to my LG SH8 4.1 sound bar..? Thanks
This is from Livewire...When the digital optical connection was developed, it was made to accommodate the digital audio standards at the time (mainly 2-channel CD playback). Thus, digital audio signals such as 5.1/7.1 multi-channel PCM, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS:X, and Auro 3D Audio cannot be transferred via digital optical connections. These types of audio signal formats require the use of HDMI connections.
Question, I have a receiver with wired speakers going to it. I would like to get rid of the receiver but keep all of my wired speakers but I'm not sure if it is possible. The reason why I want to get rid of my receiver it doesn't always work right.
Thanks for the Video. Is there a way to connect external sub along with my bose soundtouch 300. Any devices suits my usecase without any lag in audio. Can you please come up with those videos Thanks.
Nice.. Thanks brother
Hi, Do you have a surround sound system the works for seniors that uses the TV controller to turn the sound on and off and control the volume, not a separate controller. Thanks
Need some help. I have a older Samsung j4000. I had Samsung rear wireless speakers but the link box went bad so I purchased another one no it won’t link it seems it’s looking for the old link box any suggestions
Just hooked mine up but have some issues with audio sync to my Sony HTZF9 bar, any tips
I have a samsung r60. That says in owners manuel its compatible with 8500s but its not labeled on kits compatible units. It should work right?
I found a "LG nb3520a soundbar". Works great! Are there any compatible speaker for this unit? Thanks in advance..
Hi! I have JBL 3.1 and currently not satisfied due to the absence of mid-range output. Anyway i can do something like adding additional speaker to make it better? I’m using the soundbar via ARC from my TV.
Does anyone know which speakers would be best to buy for Samsung hw-q900t?
If I have book shelf powered speakers with optical in would it work with a srt1000 Yamaha sound base with optical in
Question: I have a Vizio 5.1.2 m512-h6 soundbar whereby I have two satellite speakers that are wired into the subwoofer. If I were to get this Insignia kit, is there any benefit I would gain? Also, I didn't get how to Insignia kit sends sound to the receiver since I wouldn't have a receiver if I have a soundbar. Currently, the cables for satellite speakers connect to subwoofer so that means I am getting equal sound from both of my rare speakers at the same time as from the center front main soundbar. I want to make it so that I only get needed sound from either right or left or sometimes both like I would expect in a true surround system. Can I make this happen?
I have a Sony soundbar ht-sf150 what speakers can I use
Hello, I need some help please, I dont know if that is the place but anyway, I'll try if you can help me. I have a jbl 2.1 deep bass soundbar, and I want to add more speakers, but as little as possible cables, 1 way I was thinking about if ther is any blutooth device that I can conect the TV to it and then to connect all speakers including the soundbar to the blutooth device and hear the sound in all of the speakers? or do I need a different device or a different way to do that? Please help.
This is what I need to know!
Hello, I have an LG model S55A1-D subwoofer but I don't have the soundbar. How to make it work or how to change Bluetooth subwoofer to wired speakers? Thank you
would this work for trying to play pandora music to living room and also my patio so that i would get the same music Eric
Heya There Jonah, happy new year mate. I'm just commenting to say thank you for your content, I've become one of your subscribers as I've found recently ( or wondered recently) with the introduction of the "Matter" protocol and its adoption by so many companies, whether that could be a "route" to finding a "sweet spot" in the adding speakers to dedate / issue??? What do you think?
Hey Jonah... How are you.. I have a Samsung sound bar Q 950 T and also have a Samsung MX-T70 Giga party speaker tower haw can I make both together?
Thanks for your recommendation of the nakamichi pro I was able to get it for $550 and I love it. You can feel thee sound before I even get it turned half way up. Love it
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Sir i have a Samsung Q600a soundbar .. can i add the (SWA-9100s rear speakers) to have best dolby atmos sound ! Plz any help ...
Can we connect external speakers to jbl soundbar 5.1 i have the one without detachable speakers and i want rear speakers for surrounf feel
I have a samsung tv and a sound bar set with one subwoofer Is there any way to put 2 subwoofers together of the same brand ?
Hi can I add surround rear speakers to sony htx8500.
I have a Bose sound bar 500 and I want to use my Cinnamate system from Bose is that possible to use the two systems together?
Bro I have Samsung q600 a Dolby Atmos soundbar...I want to add wireless surround speakers... suggest me which is best apart from company's
Pro logic, pro logic ii (x and x) are all Surround mixed in a 2 ch adio stream. Its done by matrix the audio, and play it out of phase (difference between the speakers) with a delay, in later pro logic ii and on theres a lot more to it. If you want to acces a Surround track easy, you take the plus from a stereo set, and place them in minus and plus on a speaker, this is the Surround track though without delay, this is how it was done way back.
So what you're saying that I can't use HDMI arc with my Vizio 3651 E6 sound bar & This 5.1 surround bar doesn't really give me TRUE Dolby 5.1 Surround sound to the surround speakers, but a repeat of the front left & front Right?
What about the Q70T eARC will these speakers work with it Thanks
Sir. I have samsung soundbar Q60T if any possible to connect other rear speaker kit.
Will it work for a Samsung HW R60M?
Is there any chance jbl releases a rear speaker kit for for their soundbars?
Can i use this for my 2.1 creative sound bar system?
I have bose soundtouch 130. Can add extra speakers to it ? Please reply.
I have yamaha yas 209. What should i do to connect surround speaker.
Hi sir.I have Samsung soundbar Q60T is this possible.The wireless rear speakers working or not.
I have philips fidelio b5 soundbar but how to contact Subwoorfer please
How to connect Apple home pods to sound bar ( HARMON KARDON SB26 ) any chance ???
why was the universal insignia rear speakers discontinued? it seem like that's the only one I may have been able to work with my polk signa s2. I have two bose rear speakers that my dad had for literally decades but they're ran by regular speaker wire. he had a full theater set and now I've get this soundbar and can't find away to get my surround sound 😒
I have a Samsung ps-wr65b subwoofer but the sound bar is no longer working...I'm planning to buy a Q70R soundbar only. Will it work together? The subwoofer came with Q60R soundbar
insignia universal wireless speakers discontinued, any other option
I've got old speakers mounted in he ceiling. The only connection to them is 2 white cables coming out of the wall with exposed wire. How would I go about connecting these to my new TV/soundbar, or is it even possible?
Before i buy i want someone to answer me this question: If i get it right the rear stereo upgrade to samsung soundbar i have q80r soundbar i want to buy swa-9000s so i would not hear behind me like behind action in movies only the right and left sides?
Can I attach Sony SA-Z9R Speaker System to Samsung Q600A?
Hi Jonah, I have a question: I have JBL soundbar 2.1 deep bass (only support hdmi, optical and bluetooth) and I wanted to get a set of studio monitors as well. How would the sound be if I just use a aux port (usually connecting my laptop or rasberry pi device) and convert it to hdmi and use the same aux port to split output to another aux-xlr wire to my studio monitor. I understand studio monitor system and soundbar will essentially receive the same signal. Will this be a bad idea and ruin all sounds?
@chug_life_8780
Жыл бұрын
how did this work out for you? I have the same idea with the same bar...
Can I connect my bose 700 soundbar to my old Bose wireless speakers
Wow this is awesome, if I could add rears to the Jbl 2.1 deep bass for the guest room it would be epic. Amazing budget setup
@skk7880
3 жыл бұрын
bro i also have jbl deep bass , which speakers did u add....? and how..
@Bharatverse308
Жыл бұрын
Had you done?
At 3:54 you mentioned only one brand has discrete true surround rear audio. I have had a Vizio soundbar for years now that came with 2 rear speakers that are true rear channels. I'm actually looking for a way to duplicate the sound coming out of the soundbar, to come out of my rear speakers for added sound, not the background noise I get with surround sound.
@myquietreviewsfeaturingc.t9354
11 ай бұрын
I know I’m late but on the Vizio M512a-H6 I have I select the (Dual) setting & it plays the same sound from the sound bar out of the 2 rear speakers
Sir im using 2.1 jbl sound bar but iwant 5.1 how to counetd plz tell me sir plz
How do you still use your tv speakers with a sound bar that’s all I wanna know
Would these work on Samsung T45E 2.1 channel?
Hi Jonah, I need your help! I have 2 JBL Professional ASB6112-WH Ultra Compact High-Power 12-Inch Subwoofer - White | ASB6112-WH and want to connect them with my TV soundbar JBL BAR 800 5.1.2-Channel Soundbar. Can you advise me how to it knowing that I have 0 knowledge in sound systems ? Thank you
Hi Can I add yamaha NS-SW200 to Bose 900 soundbar?
can you add speakers to a bose solo 5 soundbar
It's possible to add more speakers to a bose solo 5?
Does it connect to Samsung soundbar N450 ?
Is samsung b55e can connect to surround speaker
Nice product, but Is it compatible with sony htg700?
I would love to say I understand this 100% , but I don't. so, the Insignia or a subwoofer kit will allow you to switch subwoofers, right?
I wonder if you can do this with atmos
I have a yamaha ats2090 2.1 soundbar but wish to have a 5.1 full surround ( I know how to solder , wire weld etc ) so if yk a diy I'd appreciate it fr
I have a Samsung soundbar and a onn surround speaker, is there a way to connect them?🥺
How about connecting monitor speakers to soundbar?
I have an old technics receiver (no HDMI, no pre-outs, no optical fiber audio, only RCA), a Samsung Smart TV and a JBL Soundbar. Is there a way to connect all the 3 together? I thought about connecting the soundbar via HDMI ARC and the receiver via optical audio (using a digital to analog adapter), however there is no way the TV software is able to understand that setup 😂
I have a Samsung soundbar and see the rear speaker kit but from what I see it's not truly wireless because they have to be either connected to the base or one another which limits the area they can be used in.
I'm looking for a way to connect two satellite speakers to my Philips OLED 706 and use the TV-Speakers as the front channels, I don't know if its possible if any of you has any idea I would love your help :))
Can you hook up two (2) wireless speaker surround kits to one sound bar?
@chriskeo392
3 жыл бұрын
Yea I want to know that too ahah
I have a HW-JM45, WILL THIS WORK??
I have a tosheba wireless speaker and I want to pair with Jbl 2.1 .
sony ht-s350 will work ?
hi im confused i have a vizeo sound bar connected to my pc via blue tooth i want to get some surround sound speakers and put them in the corners of my room i know these speakers dont come with optical cables usually so i need to buy a optical cable connect it into sound bar then into the the speaker but my sound bar only has one optical connector space so what do i do
How to connect sony wireless home theater and local wired 5.1 hometheater?
Can this connect to samsung hw-ms650
How to add a rear speaker for my soundbar for the Sony HT G700 that is not upgradeable. Can I purchase an HDMI splitter to optical and add a transmitter for the rear speakers? and if yes how do I keep the 4k 120hz and Dolby atmos? HELP GUYS
I have a Bose soundbar 300. But I can’t figure out what I need to hook up my old Bose sub woofer that uses rca and aux hookups.
@cheetahluv210
3 жыл бұрын
Maybe an adapter for aux to sub out port
Hi, I've Samsung Q90R soundbar that has Soundbar + Subwoofer + 2 rear speakers, I think it is already 7.1 audio. Can I add more speakers to it, say on top ceiling speakers? If yes, how?
@smith951
3 жыл бұрын
No
@fearyfight2257
2 жыл бұрын
Yes u can
@mainchannel7547
2 жыл бұрын
@@fearyfight2257 Are you sure? I have a Q950A and was wondering the same thing.
Looking for a sound bar that I could add wireless speakers for my outside deck
Hama RS100 is another unit with digita input and out. I hope it works better. Price is at the moment 109e in Amazon
Sir i have yamaha wireless subwoofer i want to use it but i dont have the soundbar. Is it possible that i can use this without the soundbar. Please give me advise thanks
@upsunifiedplantsupervisor7545
3 жыл бұрын
How can i use this with different brand of soundbars. Please give me feedback thanks.