Question about Soundbar

SoAdCrAzY · 2024-09-28T15:55:39+0100

I have an LG 43" 43UN700P-B 3840x2160 4K UHD IPS 60Hz HDR10 Widescreen Backlit Gaming Monitor https://www.overclockers.co.uk/lg-4...dr10-widescreen-backlit-gaming-mo-15k-lg.html.

I currently have my computer plugged into one HDMI port and my Fire Stick in another one.

I want to get a sound bar. My budget is about £80. I know it won't be the best but I just want a slight improvement to bass and dialogue and that.

I'm wondering what sound bar to go for as my monitor doesn't contain the usual ports a lot of them need? If I get one that has an HDMI cable, can I use that whilst using the other HDMI sources?

SoAdCrAzY · 2024-09-28T16:28:43+0100

hornetstinger said:
Easiest method, if your monitor has one, is if it has ARC/E-ARC output- then audio is routed through the TV into the soundbar

Does it have ARC/E-ARC output? If not I'm not sure how you'd do it.

I don't think it has that. I've looked at the images and specification on the link.

SoAdCrAzY · 2024-09-28T18:52:59+0100

So, a sound bar with 2 HDMI inputs would mean I just need to plug the devices into that as long as it is connected to the monitor? The monitor doesn't have an optical input.

Maybe it would be easier to just get a couple of good 2.0 speakers as posted above?

SoAdCrAzY · 2024-09-28T19:00:18+0100

Would that mean that the speakers can't be turned off and on via remote? I've not bought speakers in about 15 years.