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Too little bass or too much treble from product | VideoWave® III entertainment system - 55"
If the sound lacks bass or has too much treble:
Try the following:
Check the bass and treble controls for your product.
Be sure the bass and treble adjustments are not set too high or too low for your preferences. For more info, see Adjusting the tone controls on your product.
Check the audio settings of the connected device.
Many devices (i.e. cable boxes, game consoles, Blu-ray players, etc.) let you to adjust audio processing (i.e. bass, treble, compression, etc.). Disable any audio processing settings in the device menu or adjust any other related settings, then try again.
Change the source audio output to "Bitstream".
The LPCM stream of some Blu-Ray players do not contain the LFE channel, and as a result a distinct lack of bass response can occur. Switching the audio output to "Bitstream" may fix this.
Adjust bass and treble controls on the connected audio device.
Many devices have sound options, like bass and treble controls or compression. Check the device menu for sound processing options and disable them. If the issue is resolved, re-add only the necessary sound options. For adjustable options, try small adjustments.
Try connecting a different audio device.
If available, connect another audio device using the same cables and connections to determine if the issue is related to the first device or its settings.
Run the ADAPTiQ audio calibration to optimize the sound of your system.
Since different environments affect how sound is heard, use ADAPTiQ can calibrate you system. It listens to how your speakers sound in your room, then adjusts the sound as needed to optimize sound quality. For more info, see ADAPTiQ system setup and deactivation.
Try a different app.
If the issue only occurs with a particular app, it is likely related to the app or app settings.
Replace the cables used to connect your product
Try replacing the cables that connect your product. If no issue is heard with new cables, the first set of cables is the issue.
Check the placement of the monitor.
If the monitor is not mounted directly on a wall, verify that it is as close to a wall as possible and parallel with it. Placing the monitor in a corner can reduce bass response.
Reset your product.
Much like rebooting a smartphone, your product might need to be reset on occasion to correct minor issues. For more information, see Resetting your product.
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