AKURA TV POOR QUALITY SOUND

[sacwilliams]

I have purchased a Akura LCD 32" TV model AELDVD2YR31502VH
I am well pleased with the picture quality and features but the sound quality is very poor (similar to that from an aircraft public address system)
Can anyone please advise if this normal on slimline TVs ? can the sound be improved ? or is this a defective model.
Any advice would be apreciated
Regards,
Colin.

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

Its an Akura, what did you expect?

 

[Sam Gangee]

It is to be expected on all slimline TVs, which have no significant air cavity behind the loudspeakers. They are intended to be used with an external loudspeaker system of your choice.

 

[sacwilliams]

Thank you Sam this is the infomation that I wanted.
Best regards,
Colin.

 

[zorgan]

I used to get this complaint a lot from people with flat screen TVs - I would suggest investing in a 5.1 surround system if you want good sound, or doing some research on your options for audio systems for yourself.

the old CRT TVs gave a better sound than the more modern flat screens, it's physics and can't be improved as yet with current technological advances.

although i have seen a few engineers try to design speakers with a full sound which are smaller or even FLAT which you can hang on the wall, but really expensive and still in research stage (plus you have to sit at a certain spot in the room to get the full effect)

 

[sacwilliams]

I just wanted confirmation that this syptom was not a manufactures defect, Sam gave me the answer. I have now changed the settings from the menu relating to the audio, reduced the treble and increased the bass.
which has made a marginal improvement.
The unit is installed in the bedroom so surround sound would not be a practical solution.
Best regards,
Colin.

 

[zorgan]

good job ! hopefully the EQ adjustments are giving you a fuller sound ! enjoy !

 

[Sam Gangee]

A suitable solution might be a pair of "computer speakers" if the TV has a jack socket for audio output (headphones).