


An analog input is almost always provided (it’s usually on the rear panel), and many sound bar models offer digital inputs as well. Just about every make and model of sound bar offers one or more options for wired connections. Note: No matter what kind of connection you decide to make, we suggest you always begin by placing the sound bar directly in front of your computer facing where you sit, at roughly chest level.

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In this article, we’ll show you just how easy it is to connect a sound bar to your Mac ® or PC, using the SR-C20A as our point of reference. The Yamaha SR-C20A compact sound bar, however, can fit pretty much anywhere and, thanks to its wireless capabilities (along with extensive wired options), can be used all over the house, including in front of a computer for gaming. For one thing, large sound bars take up a lot of space and are not designed for close-up listening. And since space is often at a premium on your computer desk, there’s no better solution than a sound bar.īut not every sound bar is ideal for use with a computer. There’s not enough room in a laptop (or even in a desktop chassis) for high-quality speakers, so if you want good sound, you need to get that audio information out of the computer and into an external speaker. Great audio simply isn’t in its wheelhouse. Your computer shares a key, albeit unwanted trait with your TV: tiny built-in speakers.
