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robbob

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43. Since I watch tv alone,

Sat Jan 4, 2025, 11:08 AM

Jan 4

For movies and many shows I use Bluetooth headphones; it gives my that theatre quality sound without the need to invest in a big sound system. Without them, for movies especially, I can’t make out half of what they are saying. Especially newer releases; TCM channel sounds just fine; watched Hitchcock’s Spellbound last night and understood the dialogue perfectly well.

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I am without a doubt the dumbest man on Earth [View all] AverageOldGuy Jan 3 OP

What specifically didn't you understand? Elessar Zappa Jan 3 #1

I have no desire Faux pas Jan 3 #2

It's not on my radar either. But I hear it's good. CentralMass Jan 4 #3

It isn't you. It's the sound quality KentuckyWoman Jan 4 #4

SO true! I actually saw a small feature on the show Sunday Morning about close caption writers live love laugh Jan 4 #11

Found it! Why we're using subtitles more often while watching our screens live love laugh Jan 4 #21

There's an underlying trend to all this nuxvomica Jan 4 #35

So agree. Seems films today rely so much on violence, too. My satellite dish has a allegorical oracle Jan 4 #45

Then you no doubt own the action figures.... TheProle Jan 4 #84

Do they Rebl2 Jan 4 #44

The clip says that technology and sound effects are the cause. live love laugh Jan 4 #81

I bought a zvox soundbar. duncang Jan 4 #27

I stream TV and most streaming platforms allow me to adjust (in settings) Attilatheblond Jan 4 #47

Constant background music, which moonscape Jan 4 #78

This message was self-deleted by its author BannonsLiver Jan 4 #49

It's the same thing going on as in popular music Bernardo de La Paz Jan 4 #60

Thanks for the education. Wall of sound: one guy has an idea. It cbabe Jan 4 #68

Turn off the surround sound and just set the audio for stereo. No dolby LiberalArkie Jan 4 #76

We have closed captioning on all the time. DavidDvorkin Jan 4 #5

Closed captions (or subtitles) all the time in this house. Every movie, every show, every moment. Intractable Jan 4 #13

Wow, I thought it was just me, or my penchant for foreign films MadameButterfly Jan 4 #16

There are two factors I see. Intractable Jan 4 #19

I have one better MadameButterfly Jan 4 #22

Ha ha. I think that one may be unique to you. Intractable Jan 4 #23

Definitely unique to me MadameButterfly Jan 4 #26

Religious song? tavernier Jan 4 #37

"It has nothing to do with religion." Intractable Jan 4 #46

This message was self-deleted by its author Mosby Jan 4 #58

3. People in the thread are on the older side and may have hearing impairment BannonsLiver Jan 4 #50

As stated earlier, I have excellent hearing and a sound system to match. Intractable Jan 4 #51

This message was self-deleted by its author BannonsLiver Jan 4 #54

I don't think you do. But, that's okay by me. Intractable Jan 4 #56

Actually Blu-ray has superior sound to streaming EX500rider Jan 4 #61

The only time I don't have closed captions on is when Emile Jan 4 #36

not at all our type of movie - no interest in seeing it. NewHendoLib Jan 4 #6

15 bucks to watch a movie at home Skittles Jan 4 #7

Theaters near me are $12 plus Arazi Jan 4 #42

Other streaming services charge under $5 per movie to rent Polybius Jan 4 #53

Rental rates are higher for recent releases or movies streamed concurrently with theater release chia Jan 4 #69

New releases that are still in the theater? Arazi Jan 4 #73

yeah but that is a MEGA BIG SCREEN Skittles Jan 4 #77

I'm not a musicals guy, but I plan to watch it. Orrex Jan 4 #8

I thought it was just me that has to use closed captioning for a lot of the skylucy Jan 4 #9

This message was self-deleted by its author BannonsLiver Jan 4 #52

Same issue with much music today The Madcap Jan 4 #10

That seems to me like a pretty good description. dgauss Jan 4 #15

I read the Jimi Hendrix used the pipe his music out to his car to see what it sounded like on a car speaker. NBachers Jan 4 #30

I think diction is taught less these days MadameButterfly Jan 4 #17

I saw the broadway musical play a few years ago with friends Meowmee Jan 4 #12

I read article stating Wicked will be avail for purchase just adter 1/1 SheltieLover Jan 4 #25

Thanks 😀 Meowmee Jan 4 #83

Nicole Parker was one of the first to play the lead. John1956PA Jan 4 #31

I don't think she was in it when we saw it Meowmee Jan 4 #82

Years ago, Betty Buckley was the star of Cats. John1956PA Jan 4 #85

Thanks I will 😁 Meowmee Jan 4 #86

Thw play has been out for 20 years obamanut2012 Jan 4 #14

They now mix the sound for expensive home theater systems. hunter Jan 4 #18

You might, kozar Jan 4 #20

I will not be one of the many who are "holding space" for this movie or the gravity song. Intractable Jan 4 #24

Don't feel bad. I saw Star Wars 45 years ago and couldn't understand it. I still don't understand it! LeftInTX Jan 4 #28

A packed movie house in 1977 is where I saw Star Wars. John1956PA Jan 4 #33

The second one is widely hailed as the best in the series Polybius Jan 4 #57

Same here wryter2000 Jan 4 #65

I miss standing in line for a blockbuster back when theater screens (and audiences) were huge. The shared experience chia Jan 4 #71

I saw it while stationed in Orlando on liberty Kaleva Jan 5 #87

Which one didn't you understand? Polybius Jan 4 #55

Lots of problems with the movie PJMcK Jan 4 #29

Wicked is a great book WENSTJDON Jan 4 #74

If you rented it for two days, ... JustABozoOnThisBus Jan 4 #32

I don't have issues hearing movies, but that's because I'm into symphonic metal and power metal NutmegYankee Jan 4 #34

Yeah, that movie sucked dog doo... gimme the original!! InAbLuEsTaTe Jan 4 #38

I've seen it twice at two different theaters. tavernier Jan 4 #39

Film is disappointing BoRaGard Jan 4 #40

Loves WICKED!! Didn't think I was going to like it, thought it was a kid's movie, but Fla Dem Jan 4 #41

Since I watch tv alone, robbob Jan 4 #43

Classic DU curmudgeon thread up and down the line. BannonsLiver Jan 4 #48

I love that word! Polybius Jan 4 #59

Question: Are you using the stock speakers with your TV? EX500rider Jan 4 #62

Ya know, for what we are charged to view recent movies, LilElf70 Jan 4 #63

Can we talk about radio voices? Where have cbabe Jan 4 #64

Not just radio voices, Ms. Toad Jan 4 #67

Yep npr is a culprit. I wonder if good voices left public radio and are making podcasts and money cbabe Jan 4 #72

Rewatch the wizard of Oz for context clues. Ms. Toad Jan 4 #66

The story sounds interesting. Iggo Jan 4 #70

It could be your tv's sound setting. cksmithy Jan 4 #75

Won't you join my campaign to pronounce it "wick'd"? cyclonefence Jan 4 #79

No...maybe this guy is: PCIntern Jan 4 #80