Just got a 37a550, and I need basic speakers (basic -- I don't need or care about booming base, surround sound, or anything else. I just want to get back to the audio level of my old Panasonic 27" tube TV). We are not huge TV or movie watchers, so maximizing the audio experience just is not crucial, nor desirable for a number of reasons.
The Best Buy person told me that lower/raising the audio on my a550 will NOT change the audio going to external speakers. Is that correct? Is there any way to set that up, or do I have to get yet (another) remote or spend (yet more) on a universal remote?
Can I just get two RCA-jacked unpowered speakers and get something for audio? If not, can I get powered bookshelf speakers, or PC-based powered speakers, but control the audio from the TV if I use RCA or even the headphone-out jack?
Is there anyway to avoid a $500 speaker system with subwoofer, or 8" tall tuner/receiver?
Is a more expensive soundbar, w/out subwoofer, maybe a way to go?
I read some recommendations for a Logitech PC system, but a) it's mostly silver, and I need black to go w/the decor my wife has selected, and b) could I control the audio from the TV if I used a Logitech PC system?
I admit I'm feeling frustrated that no one makes either a) a TV that can control external audio levels or b) a simple, inexpensive audio solution for folks like me.
Thanks for any help.
The Best Buy person told me that lower/raising the audio on my a550 will NOT change the audio going to external speakers. Is that correct? Is there any way to set that up, or do I have to get yet (another) remote or spend (yet more) on a universal remote?
Can I just get two RCA-jacked unpowered speakers and get something for audio? If not, can I get powered bookshelf speakers, or PC-based powered speakers, but control the audio from the TV if I use RCA or even the headphone-out jack?
Is there anyway to avoid a $500 speaker system with subwoofer, or 8" tall tuner/receiver?
Is a more expensive soundbar, w/out subwoofer, maybe a way to go?
I read some recommendations for a Logitech PC system, but a) it's mostly silver, and I need black to go w/the decor my wife has selected, and b) could I control the audio from the TV if I used a Logitech PC system?
I admit I'm feeling frustrated that no one makes either a) a TV that can control external audio levels or b) a simple, inexpensive audio solution for folks like me.
Thanks for any help.