How do i plug surround sound speakers into my tv when all i've got is speaker cable? do i need an amp?

Question

santa got me some lovely surround sound speakers for crimbo...however...they don't come with red, yellow, white audio thing. all i've got is metres of speaker cable which is easy to stick in the back of the speakers but how do i hook it up to the tv? please don't tell me i need an amp!!!

Answer 1

sorry you need a receiver to run the speakers.

you can grab an entry level one like this:

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?...

to start your first "home theater system" you will be able to add a center channel, rear speakers and a sub to that as well. Obviously you will be able to play your TV, comp, CD, DVD, video games through it as well