Dialogue is hard to hear but music and effects are too loud
Your TV has a sound feature called Clear Voice or Dynamic Range Control that makes dialogue stand out. Turn it on and the dialogue will be louder without sound effects being as blaring. If that doesn't work, use the equalizer to boost the midrange frequencies where voices live.
Modern shows compress audio so dialogue becomes quiet and explosions become loud. Your TV has settings to flatten this out and make voices clearer. Turning on Clear Voice or Dynamic Range Control fixes this. If you need more control, use the equalizer to boost the middle frequencies where human speech sits.
- ✓Know what type of show or movie you want to test with when you're done
- ✓Have your TV remote nearby so you can navigate settings
- ✓Know your TV brand (Samsung, LG, Sony, Roku, etc.) because menu paths differ
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Skip, I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Turning up the volume instead of using Clear Voice. This makes everything louder, not just dialogue.
- Boosting the treble thinking it will help voices. Voices are actually in the midrange.
- Enabling all audio enhancement features at once instead of trying them one at a time
Signs you need professional help
- You've tried Clear Voice and the equalizer but dialogue is still too quiet. Your TV doesn't seem to have a Clear Voice feature. All the audio settings are greyed out and won't change.
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