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I mostly love my wall mounted Panasonic TX-42AS600B but my hearing is poor and even with the volume turned up I cannot always hear the dialogue, mostly in films and when the actors do not speak clearly. I am not interested in music quality (sorry guys!). I have looked at sound bars but I am mystified about how they connect to the TV. There seem to be many different methods. I do not want to pay much and Panasonic's own models are expensive and aimed I guess at music lovers. The TV instructions say there is:
- Digital Audio output PCM/Dolby Digital/DTS, Fibre optic
- Headphones M3(3.5mm) stereo mini Jack.
- There is no mention of Bluetooth.
- Use HDM12 for connecting an amplifier that has ARC function.
Do I need an amplifier or just speakers? What should I be looking for in the soundbar/speaker specs re connection?
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As an example 46"/55" Samsung flat-screens typically have two 10/15-watts internal loudspeakers packed into a third of the half-inch deep real estate behind the screen area. It takes about 75 watts to power the display/ two circuit boards/ internal speakers and the current passes around the wiring generating EMI (ElectroMagnetic Interference) that distorts the already indifferent sound and degrades the video quality.
If for some reason it's impossible to run Interconnects from the Comcast (or equivalent box)/ DVD player to the amplifier for sound and HDMI cables from the Comcast box/ DVD player to the TV for video, then there are two things you can still do. Firstly, regularly degauss the circuit boards and speakers of the flat-screen itself with a Walker Talisman to clear EMI sound distortion. Secondly, substitute nylon machine screws for the ferrous case and circuit board screws that interfere magnetically to degrade sound.
Having long used a two-channel audio system for sound, had always expected an investment in very expensive HDMI cables (mine cost $20 or $30 each) would be required to achieve the video improvement (clear detail) delivered by degaussing and nylon screws.
If Tinnitus is contributing to your hearing loss, wearing silicone ear-plugs at night rests the auditory nerves and relieves a good part of the condition.
Hope some part of this helps.
DG
Not sure what your budget is, but this unit from Pioneer is quite nice and should connect easily via fiber optic output from your TV.
Read up on it and went to Best Buy to take a look.
They're on sale for $250
I have the same problem, and solve it by using wireless headphones.
From the TV I run Toslink to a small converter box (About $20 at Amazon), that has RCA outputs. It then connects to the wireless phones station.
This way I get perfect sound and can set my volume without going into a fight with my wife - she likes it quieter.
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