How do I hook up an old sound system to my HDTV?
Christopher Pierce
Published Apr 05, 2026
How do I hook up an old sound system to my HDTV?
Connect a Coaxial Digital Cable, Optical Digital Cable, or Audio cable to the Audio Output jack on your TV. Connect the other end of the cable to the corresponding jacks on the A/V receiver or home theater system. Depending on your device, the audio input may be labeled TV INPUT or VIDEO INPUT.
Is there an upgrade for my Bose TV?
This upgrade will apply to 99% of older Bose systems. Note that this upgrade is available only through Bose certified dealers.
Can a Bose TV connect to a smart TV?
The answer is yes. Many people have purchased new 4K smart TV’s and are having difficulty connecting to their older Bose Lifestyle system. Many times, the issue is connecting new digital devices using HDMI cables; other times, it’s connecting the audio of programs that are streamed directly to the TV.
What are the advantages of a Bose TV?
There are many advantages with this upgrade such as 6 HDMI inputs, 1 HDMI input with Audio Return Channel (ARC), single HDMI output to your TV, 4K pass through, universal remote control, IR Port, increased bass output, and the built-in Soundtouch Streaming Music platform which allows you to stream your favorite music sources.
Why are my Bose speakers not connecting to my new TV?
Many times, the issue is connecting new digital devices using HDMI cables; other times, it’s connecting the audio of programs that are streamed directly to the TV. Before you go out and purchase a completely new system, you have an option to upgrade your Bose console and bass speaker and use your existing Bose speakers.
This upgrade will apply to 99% of older Bose systems. Note that this upgrade is available only through Bose certified dealers.
The answer is yes. Many people have purchased new 4K smart TV’s and are having difficulty connecting to their older Bose Lifestyle system. Many times, the issue is connecting new digital devices using HDMI cables; other times, it’s connecting the audio of programs that are streamed directly to the TV.
There are many advantages with this upgrade such as 6 HDMI inputs, 1 HDMI input with Audio Return Channel (ARC), single HDMI output to your TV, 4K pass through, universal remote control, IR Port, increased bass output, and the built-in Soundtouch Streaming Music platform which allows you to stream your favorite music sources.
Many times, the issue is connecting new digital devices using HDMI cables; other times, it’s connecting the audio of programs that are streamed directly to the TV. Before you go out and purchase a completely new system, you have an option to upgrade your Bose console and bass speaker and use your existing Bose speakers.