ZDNET publishes seven ways to improve TV audio quality
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Updated · ZDNet · May 1
ZDNET publishes seven ways to improve TV audio quality
4 articles · Updated · ZDNet · May 1
The tips focus on soft furnishings, sound-deadening curtains, acoustic foam and hidden calibration settings on Fire TV, Hisense, LG, Samsung, Sony, TCL and Roku TVs.
The report says hard surfaces create echoes and muddled dialogue, while fabrics and room rearrangement can improve sound cheaply without buying premium speakers or soundbars.
It also highlights wall-mount and stand-specific audio modes, plus adaptive and auto-calibration features that can reduce latency and adjust sound to room conditions.
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