Do I need to use a receiver with this? If not, can I if I choose to?
84051
I just hook it to the back of my LG TV and let it sit on the stand. It hooks up with a fiber connection.
84052
You don't need one. If your receiver has an Audio Out - you can run a RCA (red/white) to 3.5mm cord from your receiver's audio out to the input on the back of the LG soundbar and it will play whatever the receiver is playing. The soundbar does NOT have an audio out so you cannot hook it up the reverse way.
1302724
No problem connecting to a receiver. If your computer has a sound card, you could connect via phono outputs to your receiver. Also SPDIF if both have that plug.
262778
yes, this is the receiver I am using, it sounds great, but you may want to get a powered sub...
47830
You need a TV connected so that your receiver can have a signal. Should be fine when you get your TV connected. I have seen that message before.
888524
No need for a receiver. This has everything build into it! All you need is a TV and you would have theater quality sound.
1889083
If your receiver has enough power (say at least 120 Watts per channel) it should be okay to hook it up to the receiver.
2166915
You can, but in order to use sound system with the tv only, you will need a receiver.
360602
This comes with the receiver. So you will have to drop the fan install the reciever that is included with this. I just purchased one a month ago and did the same thing.
1427792
You don't need a receiver with this unit! It's self-amplified. Just plug it in to your TV via HDMI.Plug your other components in to the TV as well. At worst, you'll need to run a pair of RCA audio cables from the TV back to the audio input of the Sound Bar.Hope this helps
545664
I had a similar set up and didn't need a receiver, however there are limited inputs on the sound bar and i bought a cheap input switch to make it work
424057
You need 2 receivers for this microphone. There are systems that can use 1 but they are more expensive.
974321
No unless you buy a separate preamp. I don't know any new receivers that do.
2011997
You do need a receiver. I went with a Sony receiver. They are well priced and are good quality. These speakers not being wireless sort of ages this system now. Might want to keep that in mind. There are good all in one (receiver included) surround systems out there now. Do your homework.
1686079
No you also need a receiver. Nothing fancy just a 5.1 system. Everything is powered and managed through the sub, but a receiver is still needed to connect it to a TV.
2200718
Absolutely not. You'll need a receiver or a power amp of some sort. (And no, not an iPod.)
1666618
technically yes. As long as your receiver accepts passive wiring connections.
1758193
No, it doesn't have to be used with a receiver because it is self-powered, but as Joseph S. already pointed out, it would work the best if your sound bar has a subwoofer output.