I have trouble hearing some shows or movies because of the background music. I have tried different sound bars with no success. Will a 320 solve this?
1661441
It solved the problem for me. Conversations between folks on the TV seemed a lot clearer and crisper for me and I have a bit of a hearing loss.
1661442
This was the reason I purchased this product - for better clarity of dialog vs the background music, etc. Did it help? Yes it did. Will it work for you? That would depend on the severity of your hearing loss, and to some extent what you are viewing. I think you will see a noticeable improvement, but it won't be 100% better. One other thing to consider - there were other models of this same product, although more expensive, not sure if going for a better one would equal higher satisfaction. I would go for it. I don't regret the purchase at all .Hope this helps!
1661443
The ZVOX "Dialog Emphasis" feature works well for me. Much easier to hear dialog than on the Vizio built-in speakers (i turned them off in the sound settings menu). The ZVOX includes an optical sound cable which I use to connect to our Vizio. It's also fairly easy to sync your tv's remote to the ZVOX to control on/off and volume.
122057
I had to plug in my sound bar to the HEADPHONE jack of the TV. Try that and see if it doesn"t work for you too.
1918659
Sorry, I can't help. I only used the Sony for playing movies in mp4 format on my HD TV. The sound was very good though.
1304573
Wow, bless your heart. I spent hours on the phone with Sony and Panasonic only to be spinning my wheels. Ended up returning my soundbar. Perhaps Radio Shack might be able to help you out. Sorry, I'm not much help. I wish you well.
1631531
Are you sure it's the receiver and not the program? I have noticed with watching football games that I get a lot of volume ups and downs from the surround speakers. Sometimes I can hear a fan yell something from the back left and then it's gone. I think it's difficult for the broadcasters, when broadcasting live, to get the surround levels all perfect. I've had less problems with watching a drama show in the evening for example. This, and I think the surround sound with a lot of programming is pretty primitive. I wouldn't worry about it unless your blu-rays also have problems.
447357
I had the exact same problem with this tv. I eventually just muted the TV speakers and ran the sound exclusively through some external speakers that I have. That solved my problem.
580144
I had the same problem on my new Asus 1005HA-P. This is a problem because I bought this for long train commutes to watch movies. I went to the Asus website and downloaded the latest audio drive. A simple process to install and it resolved the low sound problem when using the headphones. Hope this helps.
2144265
This particular sound at has a background noise issue. It is worth spending a few more dollars to get one with higher reviews.
913079
It is possible to hear background sounds, don't know if as clear as the Bose SIE2. Also u can adjust your volume with the control and the volume of your app or music player, I use Endomondo, Runtastic, Adidas and Songza and I can hear pretty good what's going around me
1033822
I had that problem and it was because my tv volume was too low when I set it up. If you turn up your tv volume before you disable the tv speakers it should work. If the soundbar is ringing during silences your tv volume is too loud.
819340
I might be getting noise from having your settings too high. Try turning everything down all the way except the volume and see if it goes away
503383
I have the same problem and unfortunately have not been able to play music from it either. Maybe we can get an answer from the makers on what we might be doing incorrect.
118751
I too have that problem. I hope someone can help. Even at MAX volume, it's not earblowingly deafening and my viewing area is tops, 15x15.
2043604
Ive never from day one ever gotten the mute button to work on my 3010. Any one else. Also notice in the last year or so that movies being streamed through Amazon, Vudo, the volume sound comes out like a flutter noise, the newer movies and the older one's still work. Is there a new standard for sound or conflict with newer movies with a 3 1/2 year old projector?
1235575
I suggest first you refer to your receiver manual and tweak from there. if you use it for music and movies you may have more than one setting. it will be trial and error and you might have to make more adjustments after the break in period. good luck and enjoy!
928283
Yes, that is a known bug with this version. You would need to send it to Onkyo to get it fixed. If you are within the return time frame for the system, you may want to return it and purchase the newer version (HT-S3500). It doesn't have this problem and is also better than the HT-S3400 version. That is what I did when I noticed this problem a week after purchasing HT-S3400.
1020473
I don'y know as this is the problem I have had and no answer yet as I have not been able to link it with my Panasonic sound bar. When (and if) I do I will post the fix.