How do I connect my laptop to my home theater system?

Posted by admin in Home Entertainment Q&AMar 10th, 2009 | 3 responses

Ugerian asked:


I have an Acer Aspire9503EWSMI laptop computer and while the speakers are okay, I would like to listen to online radio stations, saved music and other audio from my computer through my yamaha home theater system. What cord do I need to accomplish this?

3 Responses to “How do I connect my laptop to my home theater system?”

1. NoSenseWorrying says:

   March 12, 2009 at 9:41 am

   I used a minijack (which is a headphone jack) to an RCA (with the red and white ends for stereo sound) cable.

   Something similar to:

   But, it depends what kind of audio inputs your home theater system has on it.

   (I also use this to play my ipod through my home sound system, and it sounds great).
2. Samuel Adams says:

   March 13, 2009 at 10:48 pm

   Optical Audio:

   Or you can use a network player. I use a Roku Soundbridge. It’s also wireless.
3. FreakyGeeky says:

   March 17, 2009 at 6:59 am

   You’ll need a sound blaster x-fi usb sound card. You’re also going to need a tos-link fiber optic cable. This will give you true 5.1 surround sound.