why does NBC sound so bad? are networks different

Must vary by location,here NBC sounds OK but Fox like pure garbage.

thanks guys

I should mention that I am using my stereo for sound so it is not the TV that is affecting the problem.

Must be a regional thing.

All I hear on MSNBC is static.

But the commercials are crystal clear.

Go figure.

Maybe it could be the TV show you are watching on NBC? Whenever I've watched Sunday Night Football or any other big TV event/show on NBC the picture has been really clear and sound was very nice either from the TV speakers or my HT system. Maybe the summer time programming isn't getting the good picture and sound treatment?

I have my HD cable box connected via HDMI to my Samsung TV and then from my TV I have a Toslink cable going to my Outlaw Model 990 pre/pro. The 990 doesn't have HDMI inputs or outputs or else I'd hook up things up differently.

Regarding commercials and their sound I thought laws were being passed to bring their volume levels down? It is very annoying that you are watching a show at a nice volume level and then the commercial comes on and it is louder and you have to adjust.

Bill I get same results lol