How do you hook headphones up to an HDTV that doesn't have a headphone jack?

[nervmeister]

I want to listen to an HDTV at a mid-to-high volume without waking up my loved ones, so I could use some advice.

[thespianphryne]

Use a phone jack adapter on the audio out jack on the back of the TV.

[nervmeister]

Use a phone jack adapter on the audio out jack on the back of the TV.Do you have a link to a specific example perchance?

[thespianphryne]

If it's an RCA output:
http://www.audiogear.com/cgi-bin/shopper.cgi?key=ADPT2RCMQSF&preadd=action

If it's something else, just find the corresponding adapter.

[nervmeister]

If it's an RCA output:
http://www.audiogear.com/cgi-bin/shopper.cgi?key=ADPT2RCMQSF&preadd=action

If it's something else, just find the corresponding adapter.Thanks for the help. :smile:

[Tadhg]

It depends on your model of television. If your TV has a form of analog audio out(Most likely Red/White RCA plugs) then you can by an adapter cable for your headphones. If your TV only has Digital/Optical Audio out(TOSLINK and the like) you'll need to get some form AV receiver or headphone amp to convert the digital signal to analog.

[nervmeister]

It depends on your model of television. If your TV has a form of analog audio out(Most likely Red/White RCA plugs) then you can by an adapter cable for your headphones. If your TV only has Digital/Optical Audio out(TOSLINK and the like) you'll need to get some form AV receiver or headphone amp to convert the digital signal to analog.I see. Thanks.

[dupont2005]

if you plan on using the headphones long term a stereo receiver and a nice set of cordless stereo headphones wouldn't be a bad investment.

[nervmeister]

if you plan on using the headphones long term a stereo receiver and a nice set of cordless stereo headphones wouldn't be a bad investment.That could work.