6 reasons why TV sound is often difficult to understand
TV sound that is difficult to understand can have various causes. The most common reasons are described here: 1. Mixing of audio tracks: Often, dialogue, music and sound effects are not mixed optim...
Why film dialogues are easier to understand in old films
You know it when you watch old films: Often the actors seem to speak much more clearly, the music and sounds are much better separated, so that the dialogues always stand out clearly from the backg...
Improve TV sound – consistent volume and clear speech
The sound delivered by TVs is usually not of the same quality as that from other audio sources such as speakers or headphones. This is because sound is often neglected in TVs as the focus is more o...
Why are films on TV sometimes loud and sometimes quiet?
One of the main reasons why films are sometimes loud and sometimes quiet is the way they are produced. Sound effects such as explosions, gunshots or music can be very loud, thereby increasing the v...
This ensures a consistent volume when watching TV and streaming
The problem of fluctuating volume levels when watching TV and streaming is well known. Sometimes it's the advertising that's too loud compared to the much quieter rest of the program, sometimes it'...
Suppress annoying background music and noises on TV
The classic TV and streaming situation: You're watching an exciting film, it's getting closer to the finale. More and more action, music and sounds are added to the actors' dialogues and then it ha...
How to make loud TV advertising quiet
It seems that everyone knows the problem of loud advertising in public and private television programs or on the streaming channel YouTube. But where does this come from – why are advertising br...
In our discussions about using the HDSX box for background music, we repeatedly come across venues that trust in their own taste in music and make the effort to create their own playlists on Spoti...
Hearing can deteriorate with age. For many people, hearing loss, especially in the higher frequencies, begins in midlife. This does not have to be detrimental, as the brain adapts to it and the dif...
Consistent volume and clear speech on all TV and streaming channels
The speech-optimized soundtrack "Clear Speech" has been used in some ARD programs since June 2022. It was developed by the Fraunhofer Institute in cooperation with ARD institutions and highlights ...
Clear speech – what can it do and what can the HDSX TV Sound Optimizer do?
ARD, ZDF and other public broadcasters have introduced the "Clear Language" soundtrack since June 1, 2022. This is intended to increase the intelligibility of speech. We feel encouraged that we hav...
HDSX – High Definition Sound Expansion is a completely new sound experience! In the HDSX TV Sound Optimizer, HDSX.volume ensures consistent volume when watching TV, HDSX.speech ensures understanda...
We present the HDMI version of the HDSX TV Sound Optimizer
In our videos we describe all the new features of the HDMI variant. Part 1: Introduction of the HDMI variant: Part 2: Here we present our new HDSX.360: Part 3: Here we describe when ...
Series: Spring cleaning for your ears – We'll polish your audio knowledge! Episode 4
Episode 4: How does Dolby Atmos work… and do I even need it? Dolby Atmos offers a unique sound experience. That's what the advertising says. But how does the technology work? And above all: unde...
Series: Spring cleaning for your ears – We'll polish your audio knowledge! Episode 3
Episode 3: Do more channels mean better sound? More audio channels = better sound quality? A fallacy! More and more speakers ensure better and better sound. Many people share this view - and not ...
Series: Spring cleaning for your ears – We'll polish your audio knowledge! Episode 2
Episode 2: Why are volume and sound so different between streaming providers? Nowadays, there are a large number of streaming providers with different orientations. Some focus on films, such as N...
Series: Spring cleaning for your ears – We'll polish your audio knowledge! Episode 1
Episode 1: Why is it often difficult to understand the sound in films on television? It can be the most exciting blockbuster, the most impressive cinema images... - but the sound?! How often do ...
The result of a recent survey by the online reservation service Bookatable by Michelin among around 2,000 restaurant guests from Germany, Austria and Switzerland is clear: The majority of survey pa...
Sustainable sound improvement thanks to 5V low-current technology
When designing the HDSX-box, it was important to us to achieve maximum performance with the lowest consumption. So we opted for the 5V low-current technology because it offers many advantages: Due ...
Perfect sound zone tuning in restaurant
HDSX creates consistent sound across multiple rooms A restaurant welcomes its guests. From the moment they step over the threshold, the guest should immerse themselves in the atmosphere of sound,...
Sound ambience in the shopping arcade improved
Enjoying a snack during your lunch break, looking for clothes or running a quick errand: shopping malls have become an integral part of the city. It's good when music lifts your mood. In one shoppi...
Sound stabilization with the HDSX box in a hotel lobby
Problem of background music in the hotel solved In almost every hotel that aims to create a pleasant atmosphere, guests are welcomed with music. Either with a pianist sitting in the bar, whose s...
Background music in the gym: HDSX-box optimizes sound
Optimal background music in the gym Anyone who has ever worked on the equipment in a gym knows how important the right music and atmosphere is for a good sporting experience. Music motivates, se...
HDSX-box solves problem with background music in the shopping center
In shopping centers, operators often play selected music in the main aisles and service areas. The shopping atmosphere should be accompanied by music as much as possible. Achieving a consistent sou...