When I play films produced decades ago in stereo or even mono, it’s shocking how much easier the dialogue is to understand. I’ve resorted to spending a not insignificant sum on a 5.1 setup just so I can crank up the centre channel and make the dialogue a bit more intelligible.
Even then it still isn’t perfect. The dynamic range just really isn’t suitable for home viewing. I’m still constantly riding the volume to keep sound effects from pissing off my neighbours/sleeping child…
I have just assumed my ears aren’t great anymore. Too many band rehearsals and shows, or headphones. Recently I’ve come to realize my chronic sinus congestion probably fucked them up as much as my rock n roll lifestyle.
It’s nice to hear the sound is bad and it’s not just that I’m bad at hearing it.
When I play films produced decades ago in stereo or even mono, it’s shocking how much easier the dialogue is to understand. I’ve resorted to spending a not insignificant sum on a 5.1 setup just so I can crank up the centre channel and make the dialogue a bit more intelligible. Even then it still isn’t perfect. The dynamic range just really isn’t suitable for home viewing. I’m still constantly riding the volume to keep sound effects from pissing off my neighbours/sleeping child…
Here’s a youtube video on the same topic I watched recently: https://youtu.be/VYJtb2YXae8
I have just assumed my ears aren’t great anymore. Too many band rehearsals and shows, or headphones. Recently I’ve come to realize my chronic sinus congestion probably fucked them up as much as my rock n roll lifestyle.
It’s nice to hear the sound is bad and it’s not just that I’m bad at hearing it.
Honestly, I ended up going for a 5.1 setup for my PC just because so much content is mixed for surround as a thing now, it’s crazy.