Intelligability Problem

Lots of DVDs and Blue Rays are mixed with the dialogue rather low relative to all other sounds. Presumably, the viewer is expected to raise the volume until the dialog can be clearly heard. Unfortunately, loud effects are then LOUD! I think that's the idea - recreate the in-cinema experience, but it can create the issue that you're describing. Particularly since you don't have an issue with TV content, which does not feature this type of audio mix.

My fix is to manually raise the level of the center channel while leaving all other audio channels at their "default" level.

Just one more ideafor you to consider.

Marty

Thanks Marty....I think you are correct. I tried switching cables, playing a CD (which sounds GREAT). I'll see if I can do that.

Marty - you did it!! I've been futzing with this thing for about a year....and your simple answer to turn down the other speakers is correct. The sound from the middle seemed fuzzy because the other speakers were just swamping the poor little center speaker. Thanks again. If you're near Scottsdale, Arizona, stop by for some good scotch and tunes. Let me know. Stan