Vizio - no bass with audio out

Maybe the headphone output of the TV is faulty. Exchange the TV or contact Vizio for support.

Okay... I have no other suggestions. If the "headphone" output doesn't work properly with "headphones"... nor with external powered speakers, I can only come up with one conclusion. (Of course unless both your headphones and external speakers are both bad)

Ok - is there a way to route output to the subwoofer another way (i.e. analog RCA jacks, some sort of digital audio ? )

Ok - what you might want to try is to get some cables / adapters at Radio Shack to put this on the RCA audio outs - shouldn't run more than $10.

In the meantime - are you getting full sound from the TV speakers ?

Have you tried using an amp using the RCA jacks and what was the result ?

You should be using the "audio out" not "headphone" output when attaching amplified speakers. Hopefully the TV's audio output can be set to "variable".

I could actually see how having the bass cut out of a headphone jack could be useful. As others have said, you're using the wrong audio outs. Get the proper adapters to use the ones on the back of the TV. Shouldn't be more than a few bucks at radio shack, walmart, etc. RCA's to your 1/8 hack.

Maybe it's like some computers, and requires amplification from the speakers you hook in?

What's the model number of your 26" Vizio?

Yes... but, what is the model number of your TV? Just to verify.

It appears that there is no analog audio output (red/white).
So, your only options are:
1) exchage the TV for a model that has an analog audio output.
2) forget about using the PC speakers and purchase an audio receiver and set of speakers
3) use existing TV and speakers, use the optical output and this:
http://www.amazon.com/Digital-Audio-.../dp/B0013LWK3A

From a picture of the back of the tv that I saw on Amazon, it certainly looks like it has a left and right audio out on the back. They are with the component connections and could easily be used for an analog audio out. Simple adapter to run to his 1/8 plug should work fine.

Those are inputs for sound with use of the RGB component cable.

This one would probably work better -
http://www.amazon.com/Gefen-GTV-DD-2...6922719&sr=1-1

May be better... but probably not justified since he only has/needs stereo. Just set the TV's digital audio to PCM stereo only and save ~$40.

IMHO, If he's going to spend $100 for a converter, why not just spend a more dollars and get an entry level HTiB? For example:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Dynex%26...&skuId=9746842

Only if it resolves your issue(s). If not...

Well... it would be unfortunate if you invested ~$75 (after buying converter, cables and adapters) and find out it doesn't work as anticipated.

What is the "source" connected to the TV? Are you using the TV's internal tuner with an antenna? Cable/satellite box? Just for DVD's?

I was told, but have never checked, that my Motorola DCX3200 has all audio outputs active simultaneously. You might TRY a dual RCA to 1/8 adapter. The remote's volume can usually be programed to control the box output or the TV's setting.

Seems to me that Vizio has another strange practice ... mine won't add channels which is a PITA when I have to use a rotator.