convert speakers wire

[atish_]

i have a old sony mini hifi stereo system which is not working at the movement but its speakers are in working condition. now i have got a new led lg43uh650t which as hdmi port and optical digital audio out. Please help me out how can i use my speaker wire to connect led tv.

 

[basroil]

You can't, you NEED an amp if you want to connect passive speakers.

 

[americanaudiophile]

You would need something like this
https://www.amazon.com/Watts-Stereo-Amplifier-Optical-Coaxial/dp/B00RXC9VXA
or a surround sound receiver (could be an older used one with optical in but no HDMI).
You could also use a DAC like this one
http://www.parts-express.com/parts-express-dac-digital-to-analog-converter-(51-compatible)--180-999
with any stereo amplifier.

 

[jsmithepa]

Wouldn't it be great if everybody can use the old stuff, just plug it in and BAM! Of course not, if vendors did that they will never sell you anything new! U knew this wasn't going to be this easy.

Save those un-powered passive speakers for some other use, probably cheaper to buy new powered speakers/soundbars. Be aware of limitations of these however.

For maximum flexibility and future hookups, you really want to get an honest-to-God AV receiver.