I've tried optical from the TV and from Sky. On our Panasonic TV there is an option in settings/sound for 'volume correction' (from memory). It was set low so I increased it to maximum, which has helped to some degree. Using the optical inputs gives a better, crisper sound and the spoken word is better defined against background sounds, like music or traffic. Optical quality is much better than 3.5mm/RCA analogue. But the volume on optical is significantly lower than on analogue. Alas!
The only way I think I'll be able to manage is to keep swapping: optical for pukka TV shows (news, Match of the Day, Repair Shop, etc.), but analogue for fun stuff (films, drama series, etc.). This isn't so great as it means the sound quality suffers greatly for films - which is where it needs to be at its best. A shame!
Cheers,
Chris
The only way I think I'll be able to manage is to keep swapping: optical for pukka TV shows (news, Match of the Day, Repair Shop, etc.), but analogue for fun stuff (films, drama series, etc.). This isn't so great as it means the sound quality suffers greatly for films - which is where it needs to be at its best. A shame!
Cheers,
Chris