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Explorer

Mar 23, 2016

low audio volume on flat screen TV

Just purchased a new Vizio flat screen TV monitor and noticed I have to have the audio volume set to about 75% of max to get adequate sound levels. My old Toshiba had a lot of audio left at settings of about 35% of max.

I have read reports that the newer flat screen monitors, since they are so thin and lightweight, have inferior audio circuitry and lesser quality speakers.

Before I return the TV I would like to know if others have experienced the same issue.

If this is normal, a sound bar may be in my future

13 Replies

MrWizard
Moderator
Mar 23, 2016
My Vizio has the speakers in the top
Some TVs have speakers that face down or even to the rear... Really stupid
Mfg think everybody is using a sound system of some kind
tropical_ron
Explorer
Mar 23, 2016
We have 2 vizio tv's and generally have volume around 20 or so.+- the sound on ours is bottom edge. Make sure that you have not obstructed the speakers. fyi, we like our vizios.
Merrykalia
Explorer II
Mar 23, 2016
If you will look up some of the reviews, this seems to be a problem with many of the Vizio TVs. We solved it by purchasing a cheap soundbar and placing it right under the TV. We have to have two remotes, but at least we can hear it.