what are optimum audio settings for normal viewing?
999788
I keep virtual surround on and it sounds good. Ideally, you should get a sound bar for this tv.
294520
Im watching it :D just adjust your resoulution a bit, since this one has problems a bit with 1920x1080 at 60 hz resolutions.
471573
In the earlier reviews, someone recommended this reviewer's post on best settings. I followed these and found them to be better than the built-in selections. Short of hiring a pro, try this first. http://reviews.lcdtvbuyingguide.com/lg-lcd-tv/lg-la7400-picture-settings.html
71828
Hi. The sound is ok but at higher volumes dialogue tends to sound garbled. I have some hearing loss myself and I prefer to use headphones when I'm using the unit. If you're viewing with a friend a pair of headphones can be used by getting a cheap splitter available at any electronics store. It may even have come with one - I don't remember. Cannot beat the picture quality and sturdiness though.
1227481
Set your TV to use the 'Cinema' defaults. The TV has near flawless color and color saturation using this setting.
1638300
Most computers will automatically set it for the best option. But you can always go in and manually do it. Mine usually sets it down one setting from the highest resolution setting.
236024
Yes, the TV sound is normal for anyone else watching. Having said this, I still think the Sony is far better.
2028371
I would recommend using the optical cable as it is the only way to transmit and decode digital audio. You will get a better sound stage and certainly a better movie experience with it. You may not notice much of a difference with TV programs tho.
920878
Poor to OK range. Voice articulation is best with the "surround" mode turned off. The picture is excellent when set to the Custom Picture Mode and associated controls adjusted to satisfy your taste. Warm2 yields the most accurate color with the advaced controls set to their defaults.
828294
The speakers are inevitably tiny. You could either get a surround sound that is optic fibre capable, or adjust your sound to "good enough". Let me give you a run down of how audio works on the tv. Treble is your high notes, bass is your low notes, and mids is more highs for this certain tv. There is an option for bass boost, you will want that. One of the things I'm glad i did(i live alone) is buy a wireless headset. Razer, or turtle beach makes a very...very nice set. They are 100$+ because its a 7.1 surround wrapped around your head. So if you watch tv alone, its worth getting. Other than that, with the adjustments i explained to you, have at it. If you need anymore assistance let me know! :)
746267
View is great, but the audio is very soft, need external speakers for sure.
1198583
Really a matter of personal preference. If audio is a big consideration for you when watching movies and shows, you might want to give it some thought. I've been content with the sound from the tv personally, particularly at this price point, but with our neighbor's bedroom being positioned above our living room, we're not really pushing it all that much.
1561546
Set it so it pleases your eyes. I prefer Vivid, but that is too "dynamically bright" for some people.
1621219
The audio is better than the last flat screen I owned and no longer need external speakers, I do not hear well. Hope this helped.
2077164
You can do either. It's definitely easiest to set the monitors at a reasonable level (50-75%) and then control the volume for the most part via your DAC, mixer, etc. I'd recommend you experiment, though, to find the volume combination that produces the least amount of noise.
1470669
The audio is OK. This is a kitchen TV and therefore, I mostly watch news or talk shows, no action or music where sound would count. I have a great surround sound in my main living area, and that is where I will watch a movie or regular show. I did have to make some adjustments to the sound, I think the default settings made it sound tinny. But like I said the sound is OK, maybe a B- rating.
242560
Hi Donna. Are you looking for improved volume or clarity? You can probably tinker with the sound options on the menu screen. Otherwise, you may want to get what Phil and Rodney suggested - a dedicated sound system.