[sigops]

hi guys, this is my first post. Hope im doing everything right.

I bought a Bose system lifestyle 38 4 years ago and now its outdated. I have HDMI running behind my tv to my equipment. My bose won't take HDMI.

What I want to do is get a receiver that will input and output HDMI and have a Digital out to my Bose system for the sound.

My BOSE has a Digital input and component input.

Will this work? Is there a better way, and no I'm not going to replace the Bose( i know some of you are thinking this). I don't want to buy a whole new system, I just want to make my system work the best I can. I probably made a mistake buying this system but I can't return it now.

This make sense?

 

[57]

What equipment are you trying to connect - makes/models? Why not connect them via HDMI to the TV for video and connect their digital audio to the Bo$e. If the Bo$e doesn't have enough audio inputs, you can get an external switch for the audio connection?

Here's an FAQ on Cables & Connections:

http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=76085


And a useful post for those new to the forum - FAQs, Search Tips, Optimization, etc:

http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=57741

 

[Jake]

Something like this is what you are describing.
http://www.octavainc.com/image/HDMI_Toslink/HDMI_switch-4Port+AUDIO_app.jpg

However, it will cost the same as a new AV Receiver. For a less expensive option like 57 suggested get a digital audio switch.

http://i.walmartimages.com/i/p/00/75/71/20/28/0075712028734_500X500.jpg

 

[sigops]

thank you for your response, I might look into that switch a little more.

And yes the Bose only has one digital in, I have tryed using a splitter for the digital in, however I felt like i lost a lot of sound.

Also because my tv is above a fireplace and I already have hdmi cables running from the wall to another location, I cannot add any more cables. I hvae 4 HDMI running already.

Worse comes to worse I could run more cables from my tv but I don't want to, I like the look of having them hidden.

Thanks again.

 

[tatr09]

Bose does have a multi iput add-on that will upconvert to hdmi that will work with the ls38

 

[Jake]

however I felt like i lost a lot of sound

If it was a digital audio connection then will be zero change. The signal is digital.

If you want just one HDMI cable then you can get an HDMI switch as well.

http://images.highspeedbackbone.net/SkuImages/gallery/large/C250-4910-07.jpg


Edit: Here is a close up of the Digital AV switch (HDS4-V13) I mentioned in post 1.
http://www.octavainc.com/image/HDMI_Toslink/HDMI_switch_4port+toslink-b.jpg