How do you listen to your TV?

[Shrek]

I don’t have a tv 😶‍🌫️

can i ask why not ?

 

[Shrek]

I use 5.1 sound bar mainly for tv and DVD other times my 2.1 setup.

 

[Al ears]

I use my ears.....

 

[Revolutions]

can i ask why not ?

A multitude of reasons. Main one being when I do watch things,, I'm happy enough with my macbook.

 

[Entrigo]

I visit a lot of homes with work. It used to surprise me how few people had anything resembling a Hi-Fi system even before the rise of smart speakers.

Since the advent of flat screen TV's I started to see more surround systems and soundbars, but they both seem to be in decline too.

This got me wondering how audiophiles and hi-fi enthusiasts listen to their TV's.


Not sure if this will let vote myself, so I will start- dedicated 7.1 surround system.

After my 5.1 surround failed, I used my hifi speakers for quite a while but with my partner at the other end of the sofa and each with a speaker pretty much in front of us, it was a challenge to get the sound right, as each of use would predominantly hear the speakers in front - I ended up directing the speaker in front of me towards my partner and the one in front of her facing directly towards me so they kinda crossed in the middle of the room. Better but not ideal.

Recently changed TV and bought a soundbar which came on offer with it (LG US60T) which while not as "HiFi" as my Focal speakers, does a perfectly good job and the sound is balanced! Also the subwoofer does actually work quite well.