2013-08-10, 10:21
Hi,
I have a problem with XMBC on Windows. Almost all movies have really quiet voices while sound effects and music are loud. Every time I watch a movie I have to set the volume up so I can even hear the voices, but as soon as for example music starts to play I have to put it back down because it's very loud.
I have been looking for a solution for weeks. I searched this forum, I have tried everything from Windows HOW TO thread, but with no success. I also enabled Loudness Equalization in Windows (Sound Devices -> Enhancements) and it's slightly better.
When I play the same movie file via another media player (e.g. KMPlayer) it all works fine, volume is normal and balanced. But I love XBMC and I really don't want to stop using it because of this volume problem.
I have HTPC running Windows 8 connected via HDMI to my Sony TV with no external speakers. My current settings in XMBC is:
Audio output - Analog
Speaker Configuration - 2.0
Boost volume on downmix - enabled (does not seem to make a difference though)
Audio output device: DirectSound (when using WASAPI the issue is much worse)
Thank you in advance. I'd appreciate any suggestions.
I have a problem with XMBC on Windows. Almost all movies have really quiet voices while sound effects and music are loud. Every time I watch a movie I have to set the volume up so I can even hear the voices, but as soon as for example music starts to play I have to put it back down because it's very loud.
I have been looking for a solution for weeks. I searched this forum, I have tried everything from Windows HOW TO thread, but with no success. I also enabled Loudness Equalization in Windows (Sound Devices -> Enhancements) and it's slightly better.
When I play the same movie file via another media player (e.g. KMPlayer) it all works fine, volume is normal and balanced. But I love XBMC and I really don't want to stop using it because of this volume problem.
I have HTPC running Windows 8 connected via HDMI to my Sony TV with no external speakers. My current settings in XMBC is:
Audio output - Analog
Speaker Configuration - 2.0
Boost volume on downmix - enabled (does not seem to make a difference though)
Audio output device: DirectSound (when using WASAPI the issue is much worse)
Thank you in advance. I'd appreciate any suggestions.