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Parents need clear sounding 2 ch HT

My parents are always complaing they can't understand what was said on their TV. I set them up with a Pioneer digital receiver and set of Solioquy bookshelves.
This was before HDMI and i ran the 2ch out from tv into receiver.
My question is how do i get them better, more clear sound? Do i need to scrap anything or just get an integrated that accepts hdmi? New speakers? I'm not sure what course i should take.
streetdaddy
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philjolet
2,306 posts
 
ditto Marty and Kal
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wideload
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More likely high frequency hearing loss if that's the issue. While voice occurs in midrange, the small cues that isolate and distinguish sound and forms subtle articulation cues occur at pretty high frequencies. Talk with any retired dentist about why they can't process conversation but have normal hearing through the midrange.
willis
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Quite simple solution that will cost you around $50.00. TV EARS work and will stop the "what did they say" and your folks will be happy!
streetdaddy OP
349 posts
 
Haha...that may actually work Willis! What is the sound quality of the audio out on the direct tv sattelite box? Is Hdmi that much better? Worth getting a new processor with HDMI input?
unsound
7,329 posts
 
Change the TV setting from SAP to English.
Seriously, a visit to an audiologist might be prudent.
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