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You can't plug your TV into that. Here's what you need to know...

Posted by Mop (aka Rburriel) Dec 16 '14, 23:43

you need 5.1 (simulated) surround sound
Hdmi or optical input from the TV
Bluetooth support so you can stream audio from your devices to it
Support for an external subwoofer
If it's going to sit in front of your TV, it needs to be low enough to not block the IR signal from your remote or it needs IR pass through (that's actually a thing)
If you're going with a "base" model (a pedestal instead of a long bar), make sure it can support the weight of your TV sitting on top of it, or you have room on another shelf for it.

Check the cnet reviews. They have video reviews of almost all of them so they're very easy to digest and understand.

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Multiple hdmi inputs and DTS and/or Dolby decoding are nice to have, but not necessary. - Mop Dec 16, 23:46
thanks. i'll drop by bestbuy and ask their salesman tomorrow. it's easier than thinking right now :) -- nm - Peglegpete Dec 16, 23:45 1
- best buy: don't believe his lies! -- nm - mafic Dec 16, 23:50

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