Can I connect a Vizio soundbar to my computer using HDMI or USB off the motherboard?

Anomaly1964

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The title is pretty much the question. I have an ASRock B450 PRO4 AM4 AMD Promontory B450 motherboard. I know I can do it via AUX but was just wondering if there was another way.

Thanks!
 

corkyg

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I assume your Asrock has an audio out port.
 

killster1

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optical sounds great then hdmi from your gfx card lastly the 3.5mm jack (worst of the 3) but your board does not have optical so i guess a add in card or gfx card will be a option if not then 3.5mm /Edit i guess i forgot about wifi and blutooth options! (at least my sound bar offers those two as well)
 
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Hans Gruber

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you can use the 3.5mm connection as well if you do not have an optical connection.
 

VirtualLarry

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Newegg has a refurb Vizio (I think) soundbar for $32 right now, takes 3.5mm AUX, optical, and Bluetooth, as well as has a USB port for playing music/.WAV files. Has a remote control, too. Looked interesting, I would have picked up a couple for my 4K TVs that I'm using as monitors, but don't have the money right now. (Using a Creative BT speaker set connected to my main PC for audio.)
 

JEDIYoda

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I was going to go with a vizio soundbar, but after reading the reviews I went with a Yamaha sound bar!