Can't Hear Dialogue on TV? Here's How to Fix It

December 23, 2022

If you’ve ever had to rewind a TV show you were watching because you had to re-listen to what the characters were saying, it might not be your hearing to blame. It’s probably your TV, and turning up the volume might not help. And closed captions drive some people crazy. Luckily, our news editor Andrew is here to help. In our top story, he explains why it’s so hard to hear dialogue on a TV, what settings to adjust to fix it, what kind of speakers you can buy to alleviate the problem, and some other suggestions to make sure you’re hearing what’s being said in your favorite show.

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— Danny

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