Movies on TV sound when someone speaking?

rslpl

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My hearing isn't at it's best as I get older but I've come across (several times) sound differences when movies are being streamed (Netflix, Prime etc) where people speaking is lower sound whereas other sound like music in movie ok. I seem to need to raise TV volume when there's speaking which becomes too loud for the movie music etc. Is it that the sound for speaking put through like a central speaker that sound bars have?. This new TV is great but maybe I could connect a middle speaker somehow without sound bar?
 
No.
It's that films are mixed to a different volume standard to normal TV programmes... and even some TV progs are increasingly being mixed to that standard.
This means a wider dynamic range of the volume presented to the viewer. Great in Cinemas but not so much in the home.

{NB This is not to be confused with Actor/Director preferred MumbleVision productions.}

Check out if your TV sound settings offer a 'dialogue enhancer' or 'dynamic range compression' or 'late night listening' settings/controls where the set will try to automatically help with this issue.
 
My hearing isn't at its best as I get older...

Alas, that's completely normal, along with other bits not operating like they used to! ;)

You don't say whether you have hearing aids, but I've worn them for about 5 years now and they were a revelation, as I had no idea just how much my high frequency hearing had deteriorated.

In case you are unaware, it's the high frequencies that give clarity to speech, especially women.

Why not take a hearing test, free of charge on the NHS and in many commercial places, so much cheaper than replacing the hi-fi! :smashin:
 
Alas, that's completely normal, along with other bits not operating like they used to! ;)

You don't say whether you have hearing aids, but I've worn them for about 5 years now and they were a revelation, as I had no idea just how much my high frequency hearing had deteriorated.

In case you are unaware, it's the high frequencies that give clarity to speech, especially women.

Why not take a hearing test, free of charge on the NHS and in many commercial places, so much cheaper than replacing the hi-fi! :smashin:
I agree always were hearing aids when watching tv but don`t usually were them during the days as I can get by without them but some of the dialogue on tv and movie is really poor so it makes a big difference and I`m using a 5.1.2 setup were I can up the centre channel but still need the hearing aids
 
What's 5.1.2?
3 front speakers, 2 rear speakers, 2 in ceiling speakers for atmos and a sub woofer most of the dialogue comes out the front centre speaker
 
3 front speakers, 2 rear speakers, 2 in ceiling speakers for atmos and a sub woofer most of the dialogue comes out the front centre speaker
Anyway to add a front speaker to my TV without other speakers?. If possible how would I cable?
 
I cut the chord years ago and don't watch any broadcast TV anymore as I need subtitles for everything.

A hearing aid doesn't help as I can hear a single person talking to me fine, as soon as there's background noise (like music or sound effects) it just sounds like someone mumbling.

A soundbar with 3.0 or 3.1 may help you as they have a dedicated centre channel.
 
A hearing aid doesn't help as I can hear a single person talking to me fine, as soon as there's background noise (like music or sound effects) it just sounds like someone mumbling.
I have this, too.

Apparently, this is a natural consequence of ageing and there is a medical term for it (which I can never remember).

I describe it as background sounds being louder than foreground ones. So yes, conversations in loud environments are mostly a complete failure as all I can see is someone's lips moving, but I can't make out hardly any of their words.

I always bump up the Centre speaker after running Audyssey, I never stick with its default setting. But, thankfully so far, my B&O Soundstage soundbar has very clear dialogue output, even at low volumes, though I'm sure I'm watching stuff far louder now than I used to in my long-ago youth!:blush:
 
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@rslpl - this is quite a common query and I've seen this device suggested and recommended on here before:


You can buy it here, read some of the user reviews and see how small and unobtrusive it is compared to larger soundbars (probably because it's designed primarily for speech, not projecting sound all around your room):

Amazon product ASIN B088X4TTVD
You'd connect the soundbar to your TV via the supplied Optical Digital cable and your TV should support this. If you're not sure, take a picture of the connections on the back of your TV and post them up here, then we can advise you further.
 
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@rslpl - this is quite a common query and I've seen this device suggested and recommended on here before:


You can buy it here, read some of the user reviews and see how small and unobtrusive it is compared to larger soundbars (probably because it's designed primarily for speech, not projecting sound all around your room):

Amazon product ASIN B088X4TTVD
You'd connect the soundbar to your TV via the supplied Optical Digital cable and your TV should support this. If you're not sure, take a picture of the connections on the back of your TV and post them up here, then we can advise you further.
Looks along the lines of what would be useful but gosh it ain't cheap..
 
Looks along the lines of what would be useful but gosh it ain't cheap..
How big is your TV and how much did you pay please?

I agree, it is quite expensive but it is also a specialist item and an import, hence the higher price.

It's entirely up to you - maybe there's a sound setting on your TV that allows you to enhance the dialogue? And the soundbar I linked does offer a 30 day Home Trial, so you could try it and see if it's worth the investment?

Alternatively, there are always these which are much cheaper:

Amazon product ASIN B07YTZTCFP
Amazon product ASIN B07GYRVP61
Neither make any claims regarding sound enhancement for dialogue, but to be honest, flatscreen TV speakers are generally rubbish and absolutely anything will be an improvement on them.

Of the two, I'd go for the £55 one as it's actually £52.20 if you apply the 5% off voucher before adding to your basket. Or if you're really strapped for cash, then the £39 one should be okay for your needs.

Let us know how you get on.:)
 
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How big is your TV and how much did you pay please?

I agree, it is quite expensive but it is also a specialist item and an import, hence the higher price.

It's entirely up to you - maybe there's a sound setting on your TV that allows you to enhance the dialogue? And the soundbar I linked does offer a 30 day Home Trial, so you could try it and see if it's worth the investment?

Alternatively, there are always these which are much cheaper:

Amazon product ASIN B07YTZTCFP
Amazon product ASIN B07GYRVP61
Neither make any claims regarding sound enhancement for dialogue, but to be honest, flatscreen TV speakers are generally rubbish and absolutely anything will be an improvement on them.

Of the two, I'd go for the £55 one as it's actually £52.20 if you apply the 5% off voucher before adding to your basket. Or if you're really strapped for cash, then the £39 one should be okay for your needs.

Let us know how you get on.:)
Thanks. Will take a look.. Thanks
 

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