Audio options from a new TV

Flatlander · 2013-04-19, 15:25

Time to replace the CRT upstairs with an LED. The LG model I am considering doesn't have a socket for headphones so I assume I need to use the Optical IR socket on the back of the cable box?

I need:
Cable
Amplifier with sockets [for speakers and] headphones.
...?

Will the sound remain in perfect sync with the picture sent by HDMI to the TV?

Probable TV

And I doing this right? I [probably] don't need external speakers.

Edit: optical audio not optical ir

henryzz · 2013-04-19, 16:15

That TV has it's own speakers. Most people wouldn't need external speakers. Do you have any special needs(deafness, particularly large room etc.)?

Flatlander · 2013-04-19, 16:25

It will be used mostly with headphones. Late at night etc.

I am hoping the auto-dimming screen and '100Hz' display will reduce my wife's migraines. This CRT now flickers and can trigger them.

Batalov · 2013-04-19, 18:03

I have a 47" LG and it has the uncomfortable small jack for head phones (but at least it's there. your model by the look of the specs doesn't have any. Pity.).

We do use it at night (usually there's just one viewer) - what feeds into it is the radio headset, so we don't trip on the wires. (Incidentally, I though I'd go less than cheap, and that Sennheiser would be free of radio noises, but it was wishful thinking. The sound quality is really good, but once you turn you head... meh. Aw well. The trick is to get comfortable and don't fuss around. If you stay perfectly still, then it is excellent.)

Uncwilly · 2013-04-19, 21:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flatlander

It will be used mostly with headphones. Late at night etc.

Hack the Tele, open it up and install a jack for your external headphones.

Flatlander · 2013-04-20, 01:34

Thanks for the comments. I've had so much trouble finding what I want at 26" that it looks like I will have to go for a 32".

This should be okay.

If the speakers are ~~woody~~ tinny I can plug in my spare PC ones. They have a 3.5mm jack for headphones so they would also provide better access.

ET_ · 2013-04-20, 09:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flatlander

Thanks for the comments. I've had so much trouble finding what I want at 26" that it looks like I will have to go for a 32".

This should be okay.

If the speakers are ~~woody~~ tinny I can plug in my spare PC ones. They have a 3.5mm jack for headphones so they would also provide better access.

If I understand the specs, that is not a full HD monitor, as it stops at 720p.

Luigi.

LaurV · 2013-04-20, 16:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by Batalov

I though I'd go less than cheap, and that Sennheiser would be free of radio noises, but it was wishful thinking.

What Sennheiser? Our factory does and sells them almost all LCD modules they use in their toys (not AF/RF stuff, however, only LCD sub-assemblies).

Flatlander · 2013-04-20, 16:55

@Luigi
Yeah, it's a compromise. I would also like faster than 20ms response time.

But, it is cheap, has a 2 year warranty, and an ambient light sensor. Everything breaks here anyway!

I can't get headphone jack, ambient light sensor, fast response time, 1080P, good reviews, all in a small enough TV. Might as well look a bit more over the weekend I suppose.

Batalov · 2013-04-20, 17:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by LaurV

What Sennheiser? Our factory does and sells them almost all LCD modules they use in their toys (not AF/RF stuff, however, only LCD sub-assemblies).

RS120. It is a nice one for the money that I paid (it was on sale).
I only wish it wouldn't do occasional "pshshshshshsh... pshshshshshsh".

Flatlander · 2013-04-20, 20:28

I bought this:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/LG-32LS5600-...pr_product_top

(I bought 4 pairs of radio headphones for £5 each from a motorway service station years ago. They are in the shed somewhere!)

2013-04-19, 15:25	#1
Flatlander I quite division it "Chris" Feb 2005 England 4035₈ Posts	Audio options from a new TV Time to replace the CRT upstairs with an LED. The LG model I am considering doesn't have a socket for headphones so I assume I need to use the Optical IR socket on the back of the cable box? I need: Cable Amplifier with sockets [for speakers and] headphones. ...? Will the sound remain in perfect sync with the picture sent by HDMI to the TV? Probable TV And I doing this right? I [probably] don't need external speakers. Edit: optical audio not optical ir Last fiddled with by Flatlander on 2013-04-19 at 15:32

2013-04-19, 16:25	#3
Flatlander I quite division it "Chris" Feb 2005 England 31×67 Posts	It will be used mostly with headphones. Late at night etc. I am hoping the auto-dimming screen and '100Hz' display will reduce my wife's migraines. This CRT now flickers and can trigger them. Last fiddled with by Flatlander on 2013-04-19 at 16:28

2013-04-20, 16:55	#9
Flatlander I quite division it "Chris" Feb 2005 England 31·67 Posts	@Luigi Yeah, it's a compromise. I would also like faster than 20ms response time. But, it is cheap, has a 2 year warranty, and an ambient light sensor. Everything breaks here anyway! I can't get headphone jack, ambient light sensor, fast response time, 1080P, good reviews, all in a small enough TV. Might as well look a bit more over the weekend I suppose. Last fiddled with by Flatlander on 2013-04-20 at 16:58

2013-04-20, 20:28	#11
Flatlander I quite division it "Chris" Feb 2005 England 31×67 Posts	I bought this: http://www.amazon.co.uk/LG-32LS5600-...pr_product_top (I bought 4 pairs of radio headphones for £5 each from a motorway service station years ago. They are in the shed somewhere!) Last fiddled with by Flatlander on 2013-04-20 at 20:30

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2013-04-19, 16:15	#2
henryzz Just call me Henry "David" Sep 2007 Cambridge (GMT/BST) 2³×3×5×7² Posts	That TV has it's own speakers. Most people wouldn't need external speakers. Do you have any special needs(deafness, particularly large room etc.)?

2013-04-19, 18:03	#4
Batalov "Serge" Mar 2008 Phi(4,2^7658614+1)/2 3⁶·13 Posts	I have a 47" LG and it has the uncomfortable small jack for head phones (but at least it's there. your model by the look of the specs doesn't have any. Pity.). We do use it at night (usually there's just one viewer) - what feeds into it is the radio headset, so we don't trip on the wires. (Incidentally, I though I'd go less than cheap, and that Sennheiser would be free of radio noises, but it was wishful thinking. The sound quality is really good, but once you turn you head... meh. Aw well. The trick is to get comfortable and don't fuss around. If you stay perfectly still, then it is excellent.)

2013-04-20, 01:34	#6
Flatlander I quite division it "Chris" Feb 2005 England 31×67 Posts	Thanks for the comments. I've had so much trouble finding what I want at 26" that it looks like I will have to go for a 32". This should be okay. If the speakers are ~~woody~~ tinny I can plug in my spare PC ones. They have a 3.5mm jack for headphones so they would also provide better access.