Bush 80W RMS 2.1Ch Bluetooth Sound Bar With Subwoofer

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Open your TV's menu, head to its audio settings, and make sure the TV is set to output audio to the correct place. This may require selecting the corresponding setting to the cable you are using—like HDMI Out, Digital Out, or something to that effect, rather than TV Speakers. Finally, if none of the above options work, search your TV and soundbar's settings for an option to update the firmware, just in case a latent bug has been fixed by a recent release. If all else fails, try a factory reset on one or both devices.

If you have a soundbar connected via a 3.5mm cable, make sure your TV's volume is turned up as high as it can go. This means you only ever need to adjust the volume using your soundbar’s remote control and also means your TV is delivering a powerful enough signal to ensure your soundbar never goes to sleep when sound is playing. Whatever the problem, fixing your soundbar will almost certainly be cheaper – and more environmentally friendly – than replacing it. If you're using an HDMI connection, the soundbar might be listed using the manufacturer’s HDMI name. Look for: If you need help setting up your soundbar to work properly with your TV, read our guide on how to set up a soundbar with your TV My soundbar or subwoofer is quiet or sounds unnatural

Look for a setting called ‘Audio Delay’ or similar on the box that’s causing the problem, and adjust it notch by notch until you’re happy that your audio and video are perfectly in-sync again. My soundbar's remote control isn't working properly If possible, place your soundbar directly in front of your TV and watch head on for the best results.

Designed to enhance films or music, such as ‘cinema’ or ‘3D’ for a film, this is when the audio is electronically processed to create a virtual surround-sound effect. If your soundbar has an external subwoofer, it might need a cable connection. Others are wireless and can be placed elsewhere, but generally it should be within 10 metres of the soundbar. The audio for movies and TV are usually encoded in one of a few formats. Most streaming content is encoded in Dolby Digital or Dolby Digital Plus, while Blu-rays can use Dolby formats or DTS. Some devices can decode the audio themselves and send it as raw PCM as well. Ideally, your soundbar should have equal space to its left and right edges, so sound disperses evenly around the room.These cables can carry high-quality stereo signals, but aren’t best suited for surround sound. HDMI If this doesn’t solve the problem, make sure your TV volume is turned all the way up so you can adjust the soundbar’s volume directly. This might help since interference is introduced when the source (TV) volume is low and the output (soundbar) volume is high. Many new soundbars aren’t compatible with this cable type – and we’ve seen some newer TVs without it, too. If you're still limited to analogue connections, it might be time for an upgrade. See our best TVs to find a model that's right for you. Digital input Practically every soundbar comes with one form of digital input, be it digital coaxial or digital optical. TVs usually have one or both of these outputs, so you’ll be able to hook yours up to your soundbar without any issue.

Follow our six easy steps to set yours up. We also explain what the different connections mean so you can choose the best for your setup, and take you through what updates you need to make to your TV.

However, sometimes things go wrong and you end up with no audio coming out of your television. If you aren't hearing anything from your soundbar, there are a few troubleshooting steps you can take to get your talkies up and running again. This handy feature allows you to link HDMI-compatible devices together. For example, you can connect your Blu-ray player or console to the soundbar, so only one cable needs to connect to your TV, working as both input and output. Whether your "source" is a Blu-ray player, cable box, streaming device, or game console, there are multiple ways to connect a soundbar to your TV. If you are connecting your source to the TV, then sending audio to the soundbar over HDMI, this requires gear compatible with HDMI ARC, or Audio Return Channel. If you’re using a 3.5mm aux cable to connect to your soundbar, this is likely the culprit. First, ensure both ends of the cable are fully and securely inserted into your TV and soundbar.