Why can I hear background sound but no dialogue or commentary?
Matthew Barrera
Published Mar 22, 2026
Why can I hear background sound but no dialogue or commentary?
The most likely cause to missing dialogue in a game is the 5.1 audio settings. On certain sound systems, having the sound set to 5.1 surround sound while only using 2 speakers will result in missing dialogue since dialogue or audio commentary (general voices) usually comes through the centre speaker.
Why can I hear background music but not voices?
If your headset (headphones) is playing only background sounds (or music), then the main cause shouldn’t be from the headphone speakers, it might be an audio jack/socket loose connection, a media player (mobile/ PC ..etc) might have an audio driver and/or settings issue, the audio file you are playing might be the …
Can you hear music but no voices on TV?
It’s possible that your television could be trying to play 5.1-channel surround sound through its 2-channel stereo speakers. If this is the case then it’s sending the voices to a centre channel speaker which isn’t there, so you’ll hear the music and background noises clearly but the voices will be all but lost.
Why is there no voices on my DVD?
Ensure the audio cables from the DVD player are connected properly to the television or stereo receiver. Attempt to play a different disc in the DVD player. Try playing a different audio source through the television or receiver. Connect the DVD player to a different audio input on the television or receiver.
Why can’t I hear music through my earbuds?
Make sure your audio source is on and the volume is up. If your headphones have a volume button or knob, make sure to turn it up. If you have battery-powered headphones, make sure there is enough charge. Check the connection of your headphones.
Why are voices so quiet on TV?
If you’re using the wrong audio settings on your receiver and your channels are unbalanced or the settings intended to help equalize your listening experience are not active, then there’s a good chance you’ll be stuck with the same kind of experience you’d get with the cheap TV and no sound system.
Can You separate voice from background music or sound?
Music voice sound very low and music background sounds fine. Dialogue sound on my TV is always lower than background sound (film watching). G230 either too quiet or lots of background noise. Looking for Headset with background sound reducing mic. Question Movie surround sound on Yamaha RX-V685 – Can I separate voice from background music or sound?
Is there a problem with my Palsonic DVD player?
Hi, I recently bought a Palsonic dvd player to plug into my Palsonic tv. It uses those yellow,white,red plugs to connect them. The video picture is fine and the background music from the movie seems fine but when the actors speak, you cant hear anything.
Why do I not hear voices in Dolby 5.1?
Make sure that, if Dolby 5.1 is selected, but you don’t have a center channel, that you de-select the center channel option. Otherwise almost all dialogue is sent to the center channel. I had the same problem there isn’t any voice just the background sound and I happened to find out what went wrong..
Why do I not hear voices in my speakers?
When you open Realtek HD Audio Manager from the control panel in the upper left hand corner for speakers you will see a section that says ‘main volume’ make sure that the left most slider is either all the way to the left or all the way to the right. Mine was dead center and caused voices to not be heard.
Why are there no voices on my Panasonic TV?
Not open for further replies. We have a Panasonic TV and have just connected it to a Yamaha RX-V383 Receiver, which is connected to two speakers. It is fine on most programmes but on one Netflix programme and one TV programme last night there was only background music but the voices couldn’t be heard.
Why does my Panasonic TV have only background music?
We have a Panasonic TV and have just connected it to a Yamaha RX-V383 Receiver, which is connected to two speakers. It is fine on most programmes but on one Netflix programme and one TV programme last night there was only background music but the voices couldn’t be heard.
Is there background music but no voices on TV?
It is fine on most programmes but on one Netflix programme and one TV programme last night there was only background music but the voices couldn’t be heard. Then during the TV programme the adverts could be heard but when it went back to the programme the same, no voices.
Can a Panasonic TV be connected to a home theater?
If the TV is connected to a Panasonic Home Theater via HDMI cable, then check VIERA Link controls. If the TV is connected to a Home Theater via optical cable, then: Check the connection, the audio system is on and the correct input is selected. Check HDMI in analog/digital audio settings.