Connecting external speakers to tv

[dennislanier]

Have a question about connecting my HDTV to better speakers. In my 2004 Jayco motorhome, I have replaced my old tv with a new HDTV. However as most of you know the speakers in the tv are terrible, especially with the furnace or AC running. When I bought the MH it already had a DVD/AMFM radio installed with wires running to four speakers installed in the MH. What I need to know is, can I connect my TV THRU the DVD player's speakers? Note that the DVD player is an old one and DOES NOT have an HDMI connection, if that makes any difference. What cables do I need and where do I connect them is what I need to know. Any information appreciated and any questions you may have to help me are welcomed.

[2oldman]

Look at the back of your TV for audio out. Many are optical only, and for that you'll likely need a converter box for your older audio equipment.

[fj12ryder]

A lot depends on what outputs you have on the new TV. Many new TV's only come with HDMI outputs, so that determines how you would hook up the TV to speakers.