Is it possible to connect a stereo to a TV?
Daniel Foster
Published Mar 21, 2026
Is it possible to connect a stereo to a TV?
It is not difficult to connect a good set of stereo speakers to your television and get real-life sound. The way to connect a stereo to a TV is to connect A/V audio cables to the audio out jacks on the TV and to the audio in jacks in the back of the stereo. Here are step-by-step instructions about how to connect your stereo to a TV.
How to connect speakers to an audio / video ( a / V ) stereo?
How to connect speakers to an Audio/Video (A/V) stereo receiver. Turn off the A/V receiver. Connect the speaker wires to the speaker terminals on the rear of the A/V stereo receiver. For spring clip terminals, press down on the red (positive) or black (negative) clips and insert the speaker wire into the slot. Then, release the clips.
What happens if you wire two speakers in a stereo?
If you wire 2 speakers in a stereo with different polarities (for example, one has positive and negative wired as labeled, and the 2nd speaker has the opposite) an interesting thing occurs: they’re out of phase and some sound cancels out. The result is a strange and poor sounding stereo.
Where are the audio out jacks on a TV?
You will find them on the back of the TV. The red jack is for the right channel Audio out, and the white jack is for the left channel Audio out. Connect the two cables to the two Audio out jacks you just located on the back of the TV.
Are there any issues with vintage stereo receivers?
No issues found, fortunately. We don’t like seeing incorrect fuses having been installed in a unit as that could mean it had prior issues, or if a fuse value was ‘increased’ it could have allowed too much current through an ‘ailing’ circuit causing un-due / un-necessary damage.
What’s the best way to buy a home stereo system?
Both vintage and new equipment are cool in their own right, Marra says. Whether shopping for vintage, modern or new gear, the key to success is to buy from a reputable dealer. Many used and vintage sellers, like Chicoine, restore vintage gear and put their reputations behind delivering a quality product.
Can a turntable be connected to a stereo system?
The beauty of home stereo equipment is that you can mix and match vintage and new components. So if Grandpa gives you a sweet vintage turntable, you can connect it to a modern amplifier.
Where to buy vintage stereos and turntables?
Stereo Store – Just Audio offers Vintage Stereos, Turntables, and more! Click HERE to Shop our Current Inventory! Just Audio features a full size HiFi & Home Theater store! Our inventory can be found at shop.just-audio.com Our experts will help build your dream HiFi / Home Theater setup!