Home cinema - Low voice, high sound effects watching DVD movies

Thanks for everyone fopr their insults! I have finally balanced my speakers
on my receiver and everything is great now! Everyone has to start somewhere!

"Greg Oen" wrote in message
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(Paul) wrote in message
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I'm at work so I don't have my specific model #'s, but I have a
general question for now: most DVD's I watch, especially The Matrix
movies and lately the Kill Bills, the voices are kind of low. I
increased the center speaker volume and kept the fronts and rears to a
minimum. But I still have to raise the volume loud to hear the voices
clearly, and then when there's an action sequence it seems its going
to bring the ceiling down. I live in a condo complex so thats not
really acceptable.

I've read different posts and have spoken to different people and it
seems this is not an uncommon problem. Does anyone have any
suggestions when it comes to some kind of audio balance, so the voices
are higher yet the explosions and effects are not tremendous ?

I have an Onkyo receiver and Polk speakers. I can get model #'s if
necessary.

Thanks for any suggestions.

Paul, I think the solution for your problem is a compressor. If you're
not familiar with compressors, they're used by professionals in sound
systems and recording studios. Their purpose is to limit the dynamic
range of the audio signal; that is, the quiet parts of the movie will
be louder and the loud parts will be quieter. Go to
www.partsexpress.com/ or www.pssl.com and search for "compressors". I
know price is a concern and they start around $100. You will need
4-1/4" to RCA cables since post pro-sound gear uses 1/4" and XLR
connectors. I hope this helps.

Greg

Paul