Stable Sound? Steady Sound?

[RG]

I bought a Sony TV with a feature called "Stable Sound" that is supposed
to... stabilize the sound when changing channels. The (tiny) documentation
don't mention if TV commercials or other blasting sounds from the same
channel is also controlled. So far I didn't find much stabilisation in the
sound. I don't use the built-in TV tuner but my satellite box to tune in and
change channels.

Few months ago, I built a 2:1 sound compressor that can also be switch to
automatic level processor with the old National Semiconductors NE572 analog
chip. Let me say it is far superior to the "Stable Sound" I got.

I'm not sure it is the correct group for this question but... anyone else
found Stable Sound not that efficient as it should bel?

Puzzled!

Ron

 

[CWatters]

I suspect that the system built into your TV only works if you use the built
in tuner. Secondary inputs like SCART or SVideo probably bypass the built in
compressor.

Otherwise this has to be the most wanted feature not yet commonly available
in TVs. Everyone I know complains about the dynamic range being too great
(typically dialog in drama programs is too quiet and adverts and
introductory music/fanfares are too loud). It's also an age thing...not many
years before I need one :-(

 

[Kalman Rubinson]

Otherwise this has to be the most wanted feature not yet commonly available
in TVs. Everyone I know complains about the dynamic range being too great
(typically dialog in drama programs is too quiet and adverts and
introductory music/fanfares are too loud).

I used to think so but with high quality external amps and speakers, I
have not had these problems again.

It's also an age thing...not many
years before I need one :-(

Mebbe but I've gotten out of it.

Kal

 

[RG]

I've tried with the built-in tuner. Nope!
It looks ( sounds! ) like a joke. I read several reviews from Sony TV
owners telling the same story.
From Sony, it's hard to believe, they are usualy more serious.

This is a feature I was expecting to work like my audio compressor when
listening to a movie in an appartment with not so good sound proofing,
sparing my neighbours when sound shifts from murmurs to gun shots.
My contract with the NE572 has been extended for many years, it really keeps
the sound stable.