What's better the 7.1 or the 5.1 surround system?

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Do you have an optical audio output jack on your tv? Some tv's don't output audio from that jack unless you go into the setup menu and turn in on.

Check in your speaker setup menu. Sometimes you can select between using the surround back speaker jacks as "B" front speakers as well. You would have to tell the unit which one you want to use it as.

the unit has 2 audio out ports

that you can send to your amp

plug rca cables to the correct aux inputs on your amp and switch the amp to the correct input on the controller and you will hear sound

ps we needed to more about your amp in this case but if it has a red fiber connection for audio that is better because it is digital between the TV and the amp

http://www.digimetroonline.com/tv/2006/03/02/famous-brand-ultra-lcd40-500-40-inch-lcd-tv-wspeakers-refurbished

If your surround sound receiver unit has rca audio inputs(red/white), you can hook up any brand of DVD player that has rca outputs. You would hook the yellow output from DVD player to yellow input on TV. Hook red/white output from DVD player to red/white input on surround receiver. Hope this helps.

I don't know which receiver you have but, I can give you a basic idea.
You need RCA cables Yellow for Video, Red and White for Audio.
You may not need to connect the Yellow cable for the Video again, it depends on the receiver you're using. Basically, to get the TV sound from your Surround system, you only need the white and Red RCA cables.
Connect one side of the RCA cable white & Red to the receiver (IN) and the other side of the RCA Cable to the TV or cable box (out) You need to select the source on the receiver, AUX or Video.

I could help better if I knew which receiver, if you're using a cable box and how are you getting TV signal? do you select CH 3 or AV to watch TV?

Best of luck to you.
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walmart has them for 40 bucks ,, other places range from 50- 75 dollars

Considering you only have 3 speakers, I would think you would be further ahead by purchasing an entirely new system.

This article explains the differences between Dolby 5.1 and Dolby 7.1 surround sound:
Home Theater Receiver Guide 5 1 vs 7 1 Which is Better

In terms of brands, I'd recommend finding a complete set up that's in the price range that you would like to spend.

The power amp does need an imput signal ie. tuner, cd , and such to play. You can use the power amp with the other equipment.
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