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Ever seen a film or television program where the loud segments consistently overpower the dialogue? Or even worse, while your two beloved characters are conversing, their voices seem to fade into a whisper. Cranking up the volume doesn’t resolve the issue because it likely relates to the dynamic range of the audio track — the variance between the softest and loudest sounds. When examining a visualized sound wave, these correspond to the dips and highs, with a larger range indicating a greater volume disparity.

However, there’s an adjustment to create a more consistent difference known as Dynamic Range Compression (DRC), occasionally termed volume leveling or night mode on various TVs and audio equipment. Activating this feature diminishes the volume of the louder sounds while amplifying the quieter ones, thus harmonizing the audio so that all sounds appear relatively uniform in volume. This adjustment can be particularly beneficial with fluctuating audio streams, such as when commercials are significantly louder than the program you’re viewing. In fact, volume leveling serves as an effective trick on Roku TV to tackle the annoying loud commercial issue.

Certain TVs also offer distinct sound mode settings, such as Movie, User, or Standard, akin to the preset visual modes available for adjusting picture quality. If this applies to your device, you’ll likely locate these options tucked within a system menu associated with Audio or Sound. You might even discover one that relates specifically to dialogue or speech, referred to as Clear Voice.

Extra TV audio adjustments to enhance dialogue

If you possess a soundbar or surround sound system, you may seek to apply similar audio mode adjustments on that device by exploring its preset modes or modifying speech-related settings. However, the most effective approach is typically to fine-tune the equalizer, usually found under Advanced settings in the Sound or Audio menus. When enhancing dialogue, focus on frequencies ranging from 2kHz to 6kHz, which approximate the range of both male and female vocal sounds. Gradually amplifying the toggles or dials within these frequencies using the graphic equalizer could improve both speech volume and clarity.

Lastly, there’s the possibility of upgrading your audio configuration to something that provides superior quality, such as Apple’s spatial audio technology or Dolby Atmos. The simplest method is to invest in a modern soundbar or upgrade if your system is older. There are outstanding TV soundbars designed for audiophiles and premium audio experiences. If you’ve relied on your TV’s built-in speakers, you might observe a substantial enhancement in audio quality and volume even with a compact, cost-effective soundbar.

a fantastic bargain on that (comparatively affordable) television. However, prior to making your purchase, it is essential to verify that the television you select is appropriately sized. The television set might indeed be too small for certain spaces, or excessively large for others, due to a crucial measurement that can significantly influence your TV viewing experience: the field of view (FOV), or the extent of your visual area that the screen occupies from your viewing position.

Professionals at RTINGS recommend opting for TVs that achieve an ideal range of approximately 30° to 40° FOV. A field of view around 30° is excellent for standard viewing experiences, which might include normal TV viewing: streaming films, television series, and sports. Raising the FOV to 40° can enhance the immersion level of your TV experiences, particularly for films and video games. If the screen is too petite (below 20° FOV), you may find it challenging to detect finer details. Conversely, if the screen exceeds a 40° FOV, it can become difficult to keep up with specific content, such as sports and games. The quicker the action unfolds, the harder it becomes to track it. According to RTINGS, this might result in undesirable effects, including nausea and headaches.

The FOV can fluctuate. It increases as you move closer to the display and shrinks if you are situated farther away. In other words, if you are committed to a particular screen size, you might want to modify the couch’s location in the living room. You’ll want to move it nearer to the display to increase the FOV or slide it back to decrease it. In either scenario, the goal is to achieve that 30° to 40° FOV ideal range.

In various contemporary media, you can observe the strands of inspiration drawn from earlier films and television as new works incorporate elements from the past, including distinctive visual styles, director signatures, as well as narratives and characters. This is undoubtedly true for James Gunn’s “Guardians of the Galaxy” series, showcasing some of Marvel’s most cherished films from the previous decade. In 2014, when Marvel enlisted Gunn to co-write the inaugural “Guardians of the Galaxy” movie, he expanded upon concepts initiated in a classic sci-fi series known as “Farscape.” Specifically, the notion of a group of misfits uniting for a cause larger than themselves — a fundamental theme in the Jim Henson Company series that aired on the Sci-Fi Channel (SyFy) from 1999 to 2003. The characters bear striking resemblances: ranging from a rough-and-tumble fighter to aliens possessing unusual abilities and a wisecracking protagonist from Earth.

Gunn expressed his excitement for the show and its impact on “Guardians” in an earlier [Twitter post from 2017](https://www.landmarkcinemas.com/movie-news/james-gunn-says-farscape-inspired-guardians-of-the-galaxy). He mentioned that people frequently inquire about possible influences sourced from “a million films” or other mediums. “Generally, the response is negative. [But] in the case of ‘Farscape,’ the answer is absolutely YES.” This implies that if you’re craving more of the “Guardians,” or seeking something alike, “Farscape” is a great option to savor its eclectic ensemble of space misfits and clever, subversive narratives.

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### How does Farscape compare to the Guardians of the Galaxy movies?

In comparison, “Farscape” extends across four seasons, with 22 episodes each, broadcasting from 1999 to 2003 — technically until 2004 if you include the miniseries. This contrasts with “Guardians of the Galaxy,” which currently encompasses three feature films, along with additional context provided in other Marvel films. “Farscape” was afforded ample time to develop its characters and plotlines, allowing you, as the viewer, to spend more time within that universe and with the crew of Moya, the living ship pivotal to the series. This is a welcome benefit, as “Farscape” boasts a 90% critic score and an 87% user rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

The series centers around John Crichton, a human who gets drawn through a wormhole and finds himself stranded with a diverse group of characters in space. This parallels the origin of Chris Pratt’s Star-Lord (Peter Quill) and his makeshift team in the first “Guardians” — although Quill’s crew forms by coincidence. John’s romance with another character, Aeryn, is reminiscent of Quill and Gamora’s relationship in “Guardians.” Every “Farscape” episode features the wandering alien crew tackling a new dilemma, much like the central theme found in each “Guardians” film. Both franchises provide numerous pop-culture references and fourth-wall breaks with clever allusions to Earth. Witness “Guardians'” classic hits, Quill’s humorous nods to Earth culture, and plentiful sarcasm. “Farscape” possesses this in its own eccentric manner as well. Frequently, Crichton, akin to Quill, is the only one who grasps the references or jokes he makes — along with the audience, naturally.

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speculations surrounding iPhones and iPads equipped with micro-LEDs to televisions that feature micro-LED systems for slimmer, brighter designs. Despite the buzz surrounding them, however, devices utilizing micro-LED technology still appear to carry a hefty price tag, occasionally excessively so. Although more affordable micro-LED products like televisions have been introduced in recent times, the excitement tends to diminish due to the sometimes outrageous costs associated with these items.

A fundamental distinction between micro-LEDs and other types of LED displays, such as OLED, lies in their composition; they utilize thousands of miniature LEDs—one for every pixel—forming their panels, allowing for a more balanced rendering of bright and dark areas, as well as enhanced overall clarity. This also contributes to reducing the power consumption necessary for the display by eliminating the requirement for a backlight, similar to that found in an LCD TV. Nevertheless, manufacturing micro-LED displays is intricate and time-consuming, pushing up the demand for these tiny LEDs since so many are essential for each panel. This complexity has even encouraged companies like Apple to shift away from Micro-LED technology in favor of maintaining their focus on OLED.

This year, however, CES may provide us with an exciting preview of what lies ahead for television models (and displays in general). And, if current trends are any true gauge, we might witness the arrival of a new display technology that enhances brightness and sharpness even further: Micro RGB displays.