Samsung TU8500 - Connecting old AE Aego 2.1 powered sub and speakers

[DominicStar]

I just bought a Samsung TU8500, forgetting that I had connected the powered sub and speakers to the headphone jack in my old Samsung TV, as the sub only has one cable to it. The new TV only has optical out and the white/red L/R connectors, which don't work with the speakers. The TV menu options only have the options to connect to Bluetooth and optical.

I'm not very technical when it comes to sound set up... I have tried searching online, but cannot really see what I need, mainly as I don't really understand the terminology in the descriptions of how to set it up. Is anyone able to break it down simply for me please?

I don't really want to buy an amp or soundbar, as I have a free £1500 worth of amp and speakers waiting for me, once I my friend is allowed to travel with it.

 

[DominicStar]

Thanks. I had a sneaking suspicion. How much are we talking for a half decent sound bar to hear music nicely and gaming? I can get 10% off the Samsung site through the NHS scheme and I think they have some kind of cashback as well going on. I will weigh up whether I think it is worth the hassle with resale etc.

 

[DominicStar]

Because it could feasibly be 2-3+ months now before he can visit with it (ferry from Northern Ireland and the Scotland route being off bounds). And you had mentioned I'd possibly be able to offload it without too much loss.

But yes, at that price it is just a waste of money for me, so I will just wait.