The volume isn't very loud in this soundbar when the source is the tv. Is there a way to increase the volume? Bluetooth devices are much louder.
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Not sure if you had Autovolume setting turned on but that makes a BIG difference on the volume on mine. If it's off I can barely hear anything but the levels go way up when turned on.
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My Philips TV does not have an optical output so I used the digital line out to the soundbar, the sound comes out pretty loud, on the other hand I used an optical out of my Bluray player. When I play a movie on the bluray, I am able to compare sounds by switching back and forth using the remote, the Optical sounds clearly louder and better than the digital line.
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I dont seem to be having that problem. Make sure you are using an optical cable or HDMI w/A.R., not RCA plugs. Or, if your TV has the ability, shut off the internal speakers.
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You have to adjust both separately. I have found if I turn the sound bar all the way up, then try to adjust it with my tv remote there is a hum in the speaker at lower volumes.
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According to the LG manual & the TECH REP I spoke with who was visiting local BestBuy, this cannot be done. You have two options; use TV speakers or use Sound Bar speakers. Be forewarned, depending upon make of Sound Bar you purchase will determine how the volume is tuned, increased/decrecreased. I have the Audio Source Bar and when turning the volume up or down it does it in 'increments' which leaves something to be desired because its either to loud or to low for my ears. But then I suppose this is an personal preference when it comes to sound.
817225
Not much you can do with the tv in regards to sound instead of getting a sound bar or some sort of speaker system. I had a Bose system that I use for movies.
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I had this problem. The solution: Make sure you have an HDMI or Optical cable connected directly to the soundbar from source (My AT&T Uverse box). Make sure to set the audio settings in your source to output "surround". Most cable boxes come pre-programmed to output "stereo". You will hear the difference immediately...and it kicks A**!
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Absoultely! I tried using only the built-in speakers in the television itself, but they weren't loud enough to hear and sounded distorted at high volume levels. I purchased oCosmo's sound bar and connected it to the television. The sound is much better and volume is more than adequate.
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The volume should go to 20+ on the digital readout on the front of the bar. I rarely go above 17, because it is way too loud. At level 3 it should be nearly inaudible. I assume you have turned the TV speakers off. You could have a bad remote (it's a poor remote to begin with). I suggest changing the battery as soon as you get it. If not the remote, you probably have a defective unit.
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Just set mine up. I do have a home theater system, so it isn't an issue with me. But I am also not impressed with the sound from the tv. You certainly should be able to hear it over other noise, even though it could be louder.
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I installed my sound bar through my bluray player. I don't know if you're trying to plug in from your tv or what, but the sound should come from whatever is actually playing the media.
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The problem is not just the speakers. There isn't sufficient amplification to product acceptable sound levels. best to get a sound bar or an inexpensive receiver and speakers. YMMV
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Hi Bantjh2o, the issue with the input is controlled by your TV and not by the SoundBar. The SoundBar is an Audio Ouput device which doesn't have control over Input selection.
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I had that problem and it was because my tv volume was too low when I set it up. If you turn up your tv volume before you disable the tv speakers it should work. If the soundbar is ringing during silences your tv volume is too loud.
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This question was posted over a year ago, but I'll answer: DO NOT buy the sound bar. It is terrible. Very low quality audio, crackles horribly when level nears top range. The television is louder than the sound bar (same crackle) The TV has an optical output, but the bar does not.
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I had to plug in my sound bar to the HEADPHONE jack of the TV. Try that and see if it doesn"t work for you too.
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Make sure TV sound is disabled. All sound will come through SoundPlate. It has much better sound than the TV.
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Yes, I have the exact same problem. We just took the sound bar off. The TV's speakers are fine. I hate that it is a waste, though.
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I am not a techie by any means! I purchased the LG Smart TV & very happy with the picture..come to find out, the new TV's are thin, the speakers are small & in the back. For my purpose this inexpensive sound bar is perfect. It isn't by any means a high end sound bar.. To answer your inquiry, I can lower or raise the sound to suit the chanel I am watching. I am very happy with it. Hope this helps.