Royale with Cheese Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 So I have Sony Soundbar that is connected to my LG tv with an optical cord. The problem is that connection point for the optical cord is in the back of my TV in the middle and that's where my wall mount attaches to. With the mount right there, the optical cord is getting pinched so I get a lot of static. The Best Buy guy I talked to yesterday stated that my best option would be to by an Arc Adapter and have my sound ran through HDMI. I just talked to my friend and he said the sound quality from HDMI isn't as good. He said I should be able to run the optical cord straight from my Roku into my sound bar and I would be able to get audio....the sound bar doesn't need to be connected to my TV at all. I'll have to check my Roko box to see if I have an optical port. Is that the best option I have to solve the static issue? Any other suggestions amigos? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Its sad when Best Buy is your only option for advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted July 13, 2017 Author Share Posted July 13, 2017 Its sad when Best Buy is your only option for advice. Want to fight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 (edited) Over Best Buy? You can have them .... As I said Best Buy is the only option for advice other than Walmart or Target I do think they are a bit pricey or limit their stock so you have to buy the more expensive items. Oh and you have to ask them specifically NOT to bring you out a refurbished device. 13 - 14 years ago I saw a guy with a sign saying BB refused to fix or repair a TV 31 days after purchase. Shortly after I bought a TV DVD VCR for my son on his BD and I had to return it an hour after I got home. That was hen I noticed the green sticker indicating refurb. 3 years ago I went in for a laptop, again even mentioned no refurbished device. He was 1/2 way through the setup when I noticed a warp and an opening in the case. Was I pissed. I had to sped another 45 minutes to finish up. Edited July 13, 2017 by ShadyBillsFan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 F-Best Buy!!!! Long Live Circuit City Want to fight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 F-Best Buy!!!! Long Live Circuit City LoL... Still carrying that torch/burden! ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
145B4IDIE Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Aren't you Asian? shouldn't you be able to figure it out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Aren't you Asian? shouldn't you be able to figure it out? Wow! 1:10-1:26 "We've got to figure out a way to make these things smaller" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDBillzFan Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 I just talked to my friend and he said the sound quality from HDMI isn't as good. Isn't as good as the static? My apologies if this comes out wrong, but if you're using a Sony sound bar, the last thing you need to do is pretend to be an audiophile. Try the adapter and listen for yourself. If it sounds good to you, then anyone else's opinion is moot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Isn't as good as the static? My apologies if this comes out wrong, but if you're using a Sony sound bar, the last thing you need to do is pretend to be an audiophile. Try the adapter and listen for yourself. If it sounds good to you, then anyone else's opinion is moot. Or in this case, mute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted July 13, 2017 Author Share Posted July 13, 2017 Isn't as good as the static? My apologies if this comes out wrong, but if you're using a Sony sound bar, the last thing you need to do is pretend to be an audiophile. Try the adapter and listen for yourself. If it sounds good to you, then anyone else's opinion is moot. Thank LABillzfan....what you said didn't come out wrong. The only issue with the adapter is it's hard to find in stores so I'll have to order it online. If there is a quicker or easier solution...I'm open to it. Or in this case, mute. ZING! Aren't you Asian? shouldn't you be able to figure it out? You would think especially since both products in this discussion are from Asia. I'm what you call a disappointment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Its sad when Best Buy a Buffalo Bills message board is your only option for advice. Ummmm........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bray Wyatt Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Couldn't you just shift the tv on the mount a little bit so it doesn't pinch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDBillzFan Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Thank LABillzfan....what you said didn't come out wrong. The only issue with the adapter is it's hard to find in stores so I'll have to order it online. Is the Roku the only signal you're running to your display? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted July 13, 2017 Author Share Posted July 13, 2017 Is the Roku the only signal you're running to your display? Yes through an HDMI port Couldn't you just shift the tv on the mount a little bit so it doesn't pinch? I wish. It doesn't shift. We bought a cheaper version...wish we hadn't now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
145B4IDIE Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 I would just mill out the part of the mount that's 'pinching' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDBillzFan Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Yes through an HDMI port Than just run the audio from the Roku to the sound bar and save yourself the trouble. If you had more than one source being shown on the TV, I'd suggest otherwise because then you'd have to toggle the sound bar inputs every time you changed video inputs. But one source is one audio, and directly running it into the sound bar will work (granted, I'm not a fan of seeing cables, but this ain't my house). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
145B4IDIE Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 I'm picturing his house with mirror tile walls, 3 dimentional flocked and foiled wallpaper, lotus patterned carpet and lots of wires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted July 13, 2017 Author Share Posted July 13, 2017 I'm picturing his house with mirror tile walls, 3 dimentional flocked and foiled wallpaper, lotus patterned carpet and lots of wires. And a girl locked in the basement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
145B4IDIE Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 Lotion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 Ummmm........... LOL Good point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasons1992 Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 My Roku's do NOT have optical outs. It goes from the TV directly into my soundbar. It's not mounted so I'm useless to this conversation. You can get more helpful insight from me in your Favorite Cereal thread.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 If the Roku doesn't have a separate audio out you can get this converter on Amazon for about $30. It will take the HDMI feed from the Roku and split out the audio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRBills Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 I would just take a grinder to the tv mount, probably the easiest fix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUNCH OF MULARKEY Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 I would just take a grinder to the tv mount, probably the easiest fixI was just gonna say this.I think those tv mounts are a joke anyways. I made my own for 3 bucks. Hasn't fell yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 I would just take a grinder to the tv mount, probably the easiest fix He should send pics of the problem. You may be spot on. OP... Attach a few pics. There has to be a mechanical solution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 So I have Sony Soundbar that is connected to my LG tv with an optical cord. The problem is that connection point for the optical cord is in the back of my TV in the middle and that's where my wall mount attaches to. With the mount right there, the optical cord is getting pinched so I get a lot of static. The Best Buy guy I talked to yesterday stated that my best option would be to by an Arc Adapter and have my sound ran through HDMI. I just talked to my friend and he said the sound quality from HDMI isn't as good. He said I should be able to run the optical cord straight from my Roku into my sound bar and I would be able to get audio....the sound bar doesn't need to be connected to my TV at all. I'll have to check my Roko box to see if I have an optical port. Is that the best option I have to solve the static issue? Any other suggestions amigos? My son has a sound bar. I like his sound bar a lot. I want a sound bar, and money isn't an obstacle. Everything you typed (whatever it actually meant, because I have no idea what that was about) is my obstacle. Best Buy is full of clowns......I just need some geeky person to hook me up and make it work. Everyone claims to know what they are doing, and most are just pretending. Sadly, I don't know enough to tell who the liars are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted July 16, 2017 Author Share Posted July 16, 2017 I would just mill out the part of the mount that's 'pinching' Mission complete...my dad came over with his grinder last night. I would just take a grinder to the tv mount, probably the easiest fix This is what we did: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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