- Connect an HDMI cable from the HDMI output of your cable box to the HDMI input of your surround sound system.
- Connect an HDMI cable from the HDMI output of your surround sound system to the TV.
- Enable HDMI ARC on your surround sound system and your TV.
Option 2: Connect your cable box and your surround sound system to your TV.
- Connect an HDMI cable from the HDMI output of your cable box to the TV.
- Connect an HDMI cable from the HDMI output of your surround sound system to the TV.
- Use a digital audio cable (either optical or coaxial) to connect the audio output of your cable box to the audio input of your surround sound system.
In both cases, make sure that the HDMI cables you use are certified to support HDMI 2.0 or higher.
Here are some additional tips for getting the best picture and sound quality from your surround sound system:
- Use the highest quality HDMI cables that you can afford.
- Make sure that the HDMI cables are connected securely to both the surround sound system and the TV.
- Check the settings on your surround sound system and your TV to make sure that they are set to output the highest possible audio and video quality.
- If you are using a digital audio cable, make sure that it is connected securely to both the cable box and the surround sound system.