Speakers – For a stereo system, you need TWO speakers. Cables – You need cables to connect your sources to your receiver. Typically, youll use those red and white audio cables for this. Speaker wire – You need speaker wire to carry the audio from your receiver to your speakers.

What do you hook speakers up to?

To hook up speakers, you just connect the speaker wires to the appropriate outlets on the A/V receiver. Before you plug and play, though, there are a few points to remember. Keep your speakers in phase. Each speaker wire consists of two conductors, a positive and a negative.

What do I need to hook up speakers to my TV?

Connect a Coaxial Digital Cable, Optical Digital Cable, or Audio cable to the audio output jack of the television. Connect the other end of the cable to the corresponding jacks on the stereo receiver or home theater system.

Can you hook up speakers to a TV?

No, you cant directly connect the speakers to the TV. TVs do not provide speaker outputs that can drive speakers. You may need an amplifier to use them. However, most TVs have audio outputs that allow you to connect them to speakers.