I just read an interview with Alan Parsons, famed recording engineer for Pink Floyd's "Dark Side of the Moon" and many others. He said TV sound, and most especially in the U.S., was "dreadful". He said that it was basically because there seemed to be little effort made for quality sound and that audio was run through many different processes, all with degrading effects, before it was even broadcast. One could assume the various cable entities such as Directv, Comcast, et. al. introduce additional degradations. Until enough people make it clear there's a problem it won't go away.
why does NBC sound so bad? are networks different
or is it the transmission towers?
I have Directv and my receiver supports off air antenna. When I listen to CBS it sounds terrific, FOX and ABC sound great as well but NBC sounds muffled, like cotton in my ears. This happens on all programs.
I have often wondered why NBC sounds so much worse.
Does anyone know is it the signal the networks send? (doubtful)
Is it the local towers? (my best guess)
Has anyone else noticed this?
any info appreciated...
fwiw the off air channels sound way better than the ones I get over the satellite.
I have Directv and my receiver supports off air antenna. When I listen to CBS it sounds terrific, FOX and ABC sound great as well but NBC sounds muffled, like cotton in my ears. This happens on all programs.
I have often wondered why NBC sounds so much worse.
Does anyone know is it the signal the networks send? (doubtful)
Is it the local towers? (my best guess)
Has anyone else noticed this?
any info appreciated...
fwiw the off air channels sound way better than the ones I get over the satellite.