TV Audio. Pardon?
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TV Audio. Pardon?
I've been getting gradually deafer for some time. Now, I can barely decipher speech on our 4-year old Panasonic Viera. I know the speakers of flat-screen TVs generally aren't the best, but this is getting really frustrating now; turning the volume higher doesn't help - sounds like I've tuned in to a Vogon poetry reading.
Having had the pleasure of a visit to the Hempnall Odeon a couple of months back, I've experienced the difference a good TV sound system can make.
It seems I have 3 options (TV has audio-out phono sockets, & 2 HDMI sockets).
1. Connect the TV to the hi-fi (old Sugden amp, KEF Parallab 104AB speakers). But, the speakers are in the wrong place for the best TV listening experience -
speakers are to one side of the TV, one some distance away.
2. Home cinema speaker package. However, space is limited, & I don't watch enough telly to be bothered about surround sound etc.
3. Sound bar. I'm told these can be very effective. Also, takes up less space. Favoured option at the moment.
Anyone got any knowledge/experience of this? Would be grateful for your recommendations.
Ta.
Having had the pleasure of a visit to the Hempnall Odeon a couple of months back, I've experienced the difference a good TV sound system can make.
It seems I have 3 options (TV has audio-out phono sockets, & 2 HDMI sockets).
1. Connect the TV to the hi-fi (old Sugden amp, KEF Parallab 104AB speakers). But, the speakers are in the wrong place for the best TV listening experience -
speakers are to one side of the TV, one some distance away.
2. Home cinema speaker package. However, space is limited, & I don't watch enough telly to be bothered about surround sound etc.
3. Sound bar. I'm told these can be very effective. Also, takes up less space. Favoured option at the moment.
Anyone got any knowledge/experience of this? Would be grateful for your recommendations.
Ta.
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I too am going a bit luggy.
ive got a home cinema system and find its works well for me.The speakers at the back of the room are around head height(when sitting) and are about 3" square,so not really that bad as far as "taking up a lot of room" are concerned.
ive got a home cinema system and find its works well for me.The speakers at the back of the room are around head height(when sitting) and are about 3" square,so not really that bad as far as "taking up a lot of room" are concerned.
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Already had that, & got hearing aids. Just makes the babble louder, 'cos the TV's speakers are so sh*te. Higher frequencies are worst affected, so often can't hear women's voices clearly - which is sometimes a blessing in disguise.Aladinsaneuk wrote:Start with a hearing test
That will tell you what range the damage is in
THEN you can decide what is needed
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I got measles when i was five. The result was 95% deafness in my right hear and i am also frequency deaf in my left. And i lost a certain amount in my left ear too.
I work in engineering and try my best to wear hearing protection when i can.
I also find background noise is worst like when in a pub etc. I can't hear anyone speak and resort to trying to lip read has well has catching snippets of conversation
It breaks my heart when i see the lads i work with using an angle grinder or using a hammer with no ear protection.
I would imagine using the wood working machines that you were working with would not of helped.
I work in engineering and try my best to wear hearing protection when i can.
I also find background noise is worst like when in a pub etc. I can't hear anyone speak and resort to trying to lip read has well has catching snippets of conversation
It breaks my heart when i see the lads i work with using an angle grinder or using a hammer with no ear protection.
I would imagine using the wood working machines that you were working with would not of helped.
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I don't have any useful suggestions but I do appreciate your problems - my brother has been very deaf all his life and hates using his hearing aids because they amplify everything!
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I've heard good things about Richer Sounds in the selling stuff to make a noise sort of business. They sold my old gaffer a 200 quid pair of speakers instead of the 1200 quid ones he'd gone to buy. He couldn't tell the difference after they'd demoed them for him.
I've heard good things about Richer Sounds in the selling stuff to make a noise sort of business. They sold my old gaffer a 200 quid pair of speakers instead of the 1200 quid ones he'd gone to buy. He couldn't tell the difference after they'd demoed them for him.
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I did what John suggested - twiddled the TV's audio settings - slight improvement, but unfortunately not enough.
Then I did what I probably should have done in the first place - emailed Panasonic for their recommendations.
Then I did what I probably should have done in the first place - emailed Panasonic for their recommendations.
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