MAMEWorld Forums - The Loony Bin - Re: HDTV + external speakers?

> The problem with using optical out is that you now have a separate sound system that
> has its own remote.

FWIW, pretty much any decent system designed for use with a TV will have a way to respond to basic controls from the TV's remote. If all you're doing is taking a signal from the TV, and all you really need is volume control, there's no reason why you'd need two remotes.

> Assuming a get a TV with a "Variable" analog out, I plan to get something like
> this...
>
> http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0025VKUPW/
>
> It has a manual volume control on one of the speakers, so we can set the maximum
> volume at the speaker. Then he's free to raise and lower the TV volume to his heart's
> content.
>
> Also, it's USB powered, so it should power on/off when plugged into the TV's USB
> port.

Honestly, if those are the speakers you're looking at, chances are you'll be better off with the TV's built-in speakers. When I use the built-in speakers on my Samsung, I've usually got it at 1/4 volume or less. There's a ton of headroom left if I really wanted to rattle the windows. I guarantee you it gets louder and sounds better than any $15 USB powered speakers.