to hookup an earphone to the TV output (at the adapter) just to check if anything is coming through.
Can someone tell me what I'm doing wrong? I can't seem to get any sound out of my speakers when I connect them to the TV. TV is on and volume up, the on screen menu is set to "both" or "external" for speakers. Sub is plugged in and on (satelites plug into the sub), volume on the sub and speakers is up. Still no sound. The speakers are connected to the TV via a 3.5 to RCA adapter. Any suggestions?

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