Macbook Pro to HDTV audio cable

I'm currently trying to run my Macbook Pro display through a Vizio E370VL LCD HDTV, and while I do get full picture, there is no audio present.
I have a Moshi Mini DP to HDMI Adapter I use that supports audio, but after doing some research I came to the conclusion that my MBP is not recent enough for the HDMI to effectively run audio (The adapter only works for macs that are from mid-2010 and later, while I bought my macbook pro in April).
My question is what kind of cable can be used to run my computer's audio into my tv? I've seen it done a couple different ways, but I was wondering what type of cable setup would be the best? Thanks!

What year was your Mac made, IE what Model year is it and what model is it?
With newer Macs all you need is a good Mini Displayport to HDMI adapter, I know the Griffin model work as I have one, and a HDMI cable.
If a Retina model that has a HDMI out port then you don't need any adapters of any kind. Just a cable from HDMI to HDMI ports on Mac and TV.
Once you have a good adapter, if you need one, and the cable is connected to the TV go into System Preferences and the Sound Applet and there should be an option in the Output section for HDMI. Enable that and the sound will be sent over the HDMI cable to the TV.
If you have an older Mac computer then you may need to use a separate cable from the Mac headphone out port to a Line In port on the TV

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