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Black Widow movie

Ron KnightsRon Knights Posts: 1,805
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I just paid an extra $29.95 to watch Black Widow on Disney+. I tried watching the movie on my TV with the XBox One, and then on the computer. The audio was terrible. I cranked the audio to 100% and could barely hear anything. I would have been lost without sub-titles.

Has anyone else experienced the same audio troubles?! I liked the movie, I think. I'll reserve my opinion till I can finally hear it easily.

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  • AscaniaAscania Posts: 1,855

    Get yourself a Dolby Atmos-capable home cinema system. Then you'll get the audio.

  • Richard HaseltineRichard Haseltine Posts: 102,709

    Audio is a common complaint abiout film and television on home equipment - either it's all inaudible or the music is all too audible and drowns out the dialogue.

  • joseftjoseft Posts: 310

    i think Disney are taking people for a ride with the pricing on movie rentals, taking advantage of people who cant go out and watch it at a cinema. 

    I paid $25 to see it at a premium cinema, big recliner style seating with you own little table, wall to wall screen and proper audio etc. Much better experience for less money

  • Ron KnightsRon Knights Posts: 1,805

    Thanks for your responses. I just don't have the budget for any fancy audio equipment right now. I justified the streaming price easily. I'd spend lots of money for a ticket, food & drink. Then I'd spend around $20 for taxi fare.

  • ArtAngelArtAngel Posts: 1,797

    Ascania said:

    Get yourself a Dolby Atmos-capable home cinema system. Then you'll get the audio.

    We have 7 pc dolby atmos,combined with Denon ADR-x4500H, helicopters rising are amazing.
  • FSMCDesignsFSMCDesigns Posts: 12,780

    I cancelled Disney + a few months ago since I am boycotting them which ticks my neice and nephew off because they want to watch Black Widow and Loki now, LOL. Never had audio issues though while I had it.

  • nonesuch00nonesuch00 Posts: 18,316
    edited August 2021

    Scarlett Johansen is suing for $25 million over that movie so I guess she's upset about the home theatre experience as well.

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  • JVRendererJVRenderer Posts: 661

    I have Disney Plus and watch it frequently on my Ipad Pro II, I also watch Disney Plus on my desktop computer using blue tooth speakers (Marshall Emberton). It sounded great on both devices Niether are described as 'fancy'

  • StezzaStezza Posts: 8,239

    Ron Knights said:

    I just paid an extra $29.95 to watch Black Widow on Disney+. I tried watching the movie on my TV with the XBox One, and then on the computer. The audio was terrible. I cranked the audio to 100% and could barely hear anything. I would have been lost without sub-titles.

    Has anyone else experienced the same audio troubles?! I liked the movie, I think. I'll reserve my opinion till I can finally hear it easily.

    we paid $35 downunder to see it .. no probs with sound on our LG Smart TV  smiley

    but didn't think the movie was very good. no

  • WendyLuvsCatzWendyLuvsCatz Posts: 38,583

    JVRenderer said:

    I have Disney Plus and watch it frequently on my Ipad Pro II, I also watch Disney Plus on my desktop computer using blue tooth speakers (Marshall Emberton). It sounded great on both devices Niether are described as 'fancy'

    they likely decode it correctly

    My monitor speakers sound like crap on my Win10 they use my HDMi Nvidia sound output
    but my cheap (<40AUD) 4.1 sound system thats is over 10 years old, plugged into all my soundcard outputs FL,FR,LR,RR is awesome

    the sound surrounds me quadraphonically, just lack a front speaker but the Realtek soundblaster settings let me compensate for that.

    The point is you don't need to spend very much but you do need to drill into your computer settings, a TV a soundbar is your best bet and not dear either,

  • MattymanxMattymanx Posts: 6,954

    I havne't watched teh movie but I have D+ and have no issues with sound on anything just using my sony headphones

     

  • Ron KnightsRon Knights Posts: 1,805

    I have watched many different TV shows and movies. All of them have excellent audio. Black Widow was the only "event" that had audio issues.

    I'd love to get a decent audio system, but must reserve my funds for more essential things.

  • lilweeplilweep Posts: 2,558

    just watch it on your pc

  • AscaniaAscania Posts: 1,855

    ArtAngel said:

    Ascania said:

    Get yourself a Dolby Atmos-capable home cinema system. Then you'll get the audio.

    We have 7 pc dolby atmos,combined with Denon ADR-x4500H, helicopters rising are amazing.

    Yeah, audio mixed for surround sound can sound quite good on the equipment made for it. But when playing it through straight stereo (or even mono) equipment you tend to lose channels if your system isn't capable of downmixing it properly. And even if it can do so, it can be hit and miss.

  • FPFP Posts: 117
    Rather than invest in Disney money would be better spent on audio. That said I'm old and know little of audio but "in my day" BOSE was considered a safe bet.
  • Ron KnightsRon Knights Posts: 1,805
    edited August 2021

    I did watch it on the PC and had the same audio problems. I chose Disney+ and other services because of my interests in SciFi and Marvel Superheroes etc. Oh, I just ordered a new sound system. It likely won't impress the purists, but should be an improvement over TV speakers!smiley

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  • Jason GalterioJason Galterio Posts: 2,562

    Check your audio settings within the Disney+ account. There is a known issue with the Surrond Sound when it is set to Auto.See here: https://decortweaks.com/how-to-fix-disney-plus-sound-not-working/

    I had the same issue on my laptop when Disney+ first started. I believe tweaking the audio settings fixed it once I found one that fit my hardware.

  • DaventakiDaventaki Posts: 1,624

    I have not had any audio issues with Disney+ but I have not purchased any movies on it either. 

  • Ron KnightsRon Knights Posts: 1,805

    I didn't see any audio settings.... only some "generic" setting, with choices such as "automatic, etc.)

  • WonderlandWonderland Posts: 7,040

    I watch all movies on a huge screen in a virtual movie theater in VR in my Oculus Quest headset. I can even invite friends who have headsets to sit next to me and watch together. If you can afford Daz products, you can probably afford the Quest2 or save up, it’s totally worth it for so many things!  I really have no reason to go back to physical movie theaters although I do want to support them so they don’t go out of business! 

  • Jason GalterioJason Galterio Posts: 2,562
    edited August 2021

    Ron Knights said:

    I didn't see any audio settings.... only some "generic" setting, with choices such as "automatic, etc.)

    Change automatic to always.This prevents Disney+ from deciding which audio it thinks you want.

    If you are using it on an App, like your Xbox or direct to your TV, try emptying the cache specific to the application. I have to do this every month or so with HBO Max, Netflix, and Disney+ on my Amazon Fire.

    If that doesn't work, uninstall the app and reinstall it. I have to do this about every six months when the app(s) stop opening. It appears to be a flaw in my 1st Gen Amazon Firestick.

    Post edited by Jason Galterio on
  • FSMCDesignsFSMCDesigns Posts: 12,780

    Wonderland said:

    I watch all movies on a huge screen in a virtual movie theater in VR in my Oculus Quest headset. I can even invite friends who have headsets to sit next to me and watch together. If you can afford Daz products, you can probably afford the Quest2 or save up, it’s totally worth it for so many things!  I really have no reason to go back to physical movie theaters although I do want to support them so they don’t go out of business! 

    Pretty much the same here. I feel bad for actual theatres with covid and all the other ways to enjoy a movie outside of a theatre. I discovered the fandango app in Oculus Quest 2 has actual 3D movies. I can never go back to normal Jurassic World after seeing it in 3D. Now I am obsessed with finding more 3d movies.

  • nonesuch00nonesuch00 Posts: 18,316

    Wonderland said:

    I watch all movies on a huge screen in a virtual movie theater in VR in my Oculus Quest headset. I can even invite friends who have headsets to sit next to me and watch together. If you can afford Daz products, you can probably afford the Quest2 or save up, it’s totally worth it for so many things!  I really have no reason to go back to physical movie theaters although I do want to support them so they don’t go out of business! 

    Is it in 4K? Do you get a headache? I need to replace a big screen TV next year but maybe a virtual movie theatre in Occulus or similar is more sensible.

  • JVRendererJVRenderer Posts: 661

    I missed the good ole days, when you can watch a movie on blu-ray with a proper 5.1 sound setup on a 55" LED TV

  • Ron KnightsRon Knights Posts: 1,805

    JVRenderer. I have a 55" TV and bluray. I don't have a 4K TV. Actually, I have 4 TVs!laugh

  • FSMCDesignsFSMCDesigns Posts: 12,780

    nonesuch00 said:

    Wonderland said:

    I watch all movies on a huge screen in a virtual movie theater in VR in my Oculus Quest headset. I can even invite friends who have headsets to sit next to me and watch together. If you can afford Daz products, you can probably afford the Quest2 or save up, it’s totally worth it for so many things!  I really have no reason to go back to physical movie theaters although I do want to support them so they don’t go out of business! 

    Is it in 4K? Do you get a headache? I need to replace a big screen TV next year but maybe a virtual movie theatre in Occulus or similar is more sensible.

    I am personally used to VR, and you can adjust the screen any way you want for optimal viewing. the clarity isn't the same as a dedicated 4K tv in your face, but the comfort and size make up for it to me. You could always get a Quest 2 on Amazon and try it out and rerurn it if is doesn't fit your needs, it's what a couple of my coworkers did, but they never returned it, LOL

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