I have a Sharp TV model# LC-26SB14U. The left speaker no longer works. I have hooked up some external speakers, hoping that would solve the problem. It didn't. I began having problems with the speaker going in and out approximately 15 to 16 months after purchase. Now there is completely no sound from the left speaker, even with external speakers.

SOURCE: Sharp Aquos LC-26D4U sound problem

This unit has a chronic problem with the insulator material used on the heat sink on the ic's on the AV Bd. The unit must be disassembled and the AV bd. removed. The insulation on especially IC 2502 breaks down and must be cleaned off of the bd. and the ic and new insulator part # PSPAZA663WJKZ must be ordered and used as the insulator pad. If you send me an email to [email protected] I can send you the copy of the Sharp technical bulletin LCDTV-194.

SOURCE: Sharp LC 37 D6U

When you turn the tv on, do you hear a faint “pop” noise from the speaker? If so, the problem is with the heat sink under the audio IC. Over time, the heat sink will lose its consistency and start to melt, thus shorting out the audio circuit. To fix, you’d need to clean off the melted residue on both sides of the audio IC as well as replacing the heat sink with a newly redesigned Sharp Heat Insulation Pad. It’s a pretty complicated fix, I suggest calling your local authorized sharp service center to fix this problem. The part is inexpensive, so you’re most likely looking at a labor charge (maybe around $200ish) for the repair if they are not marking up the price too much.

SOURCE: How do I hokk up external speakers to the Sharp

I want to hook up external speakers to my new lcd hdtv Sharp and control the audio with my remote.

SOURCE: External speaker hook-up possibility

Yes, its absolutely possible. You can connect external speakers from analog output of TV. Even you can use AV receivers available in the market which can be used to amplify OR process the tv sound with latest digital processing techniques, it would be very much pleasant than the sound from tv.

--Sandy

SOURCE: connecting external speakers to Sharp LC-32SB23U

Invest in a sharp soundbar (about $175.00) matchs the cecor of the TV fits right at the bottom and looks like part of the TV and the sound is super.