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iadom · 25-08-2012, 18:41

I have always noticed the audio volume has been lower on any HD channel that comes with 5.1 Dolby sound. In particular I can hear the crowd when watching Sky HD football but the commentary is totally inaudible. Standard definition is fine.

Just watching Pirates of the Caribbean ( again) on BBC HD and this is the same. It used to be that the volume was low but now I can hear all the background sounds perfectly but the dialogue is impossible to hear.

The sound is fine on the ITV HD channels as these are not 5.1 Dolby AFAIK.

I have just gone into the audio settings on the Tivo box and changed the signal to 'Dolby digital to PCM' and the dialogue/commentary is now at the correct volume but I have lost the effect of the 5.1 surround sound.

Has anyone any suggestions as to what I might do to overcome this if possible.

Jim.

PS. Playing an HD dvd the dialogue volume is very slightly lower but can be heard perfectly with a slight tweak of the main volume setting on my amp.

25-08-2012, 18:41	#1
iadom In the corner, sulking. Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Shaw, Oldham, Lancashire. Services: 2 TV 360 boxes. 500mb BB, Phone line. Posts: 8,041	No voices/commentary ??? I have always noticed the audio volume has been lower on any HD channel that comes with 5.1 Dolby sound. In particular I can hear the crowd when watching Sky HD football but the commentary is totally inaudible. Standard definition is fine. Just watching Pirates of the Caribbean ( again) on BBC HD and this is the same. It used to be that the volume was low but now I can hear all the background sounds perfectly but the dialogue is impossible to hear. The sound is fine on the ITV HD channels as these are not 5.1 Dolby AFAIK. I have just gone into the audio settings on the Tivo box and changed the signal to 'Dolby digital to PCM' and the dialogue/commentary is now at the correct volume but I have lost the effect of the 5.1 surround sound. Has anyone any suggestions as to what I might do to overcome this if possible. Jim. PS. Playing an HD dvd the dialogue volume is very slightly lower but can be heard perfectly with a slight tweak of the main volume setting on my amp.