Fringe Season 2 Audio Problem

[benzgrl]

Anyone else seem to notice the audio on Fringe's Season 2 is lower. I mean I have to raise the volume higher. It's not that there's anything wrong w/ the sound, it's just totally lower than the first season's discs.

I have the volume set at the same number when playing a disc from S1, but then when I change to a disc from S2, I have to raise the volume.

The official review did not mention any issues; in fact, it mentions the DD 5.1 sound is exceptionally good, so I'm wondering if I've received faulty discs or were they just made that way.

[benzgrl]

Bump

[davidthenikonuser]

It could have a different bit rate, just turn the volume up and enjoy.

I can't wait for season 3.

Originally Posted by benzgrl

Anyone else seem to notice the audio on Fringe's Season 2 is lower. I mean I have to raise the volume higher. It's not that there's anything wrong w/ the sound, it's just totally lower than the first season's discs.

I have the volume set at the same number when playing a disc from S1, but then when I change to a disc from S2, I have to raise the volume.

The official review did not mention any issues; in fact, it mentions the DD 5.1 sound is exceptionally good, so I'm wondering if I've received faulty discs or were they just made that way.

[iam1bearcat]

i didn't have any issues or anything with season 2. may go back and watch a few eps of season 1 then 2 to see if i notice anything, but i don't remember having to turn up the volume more than i do for any other blu-ray

[mredman]

Originally Posted by benzgrl

Anyone else seem to notice the audio on Fringe's Season 2 is lower. I mean I have to raise the volume higher. It's not that there's anything wrong w/ the sound, it's just totally lower than the first season's discs.

I have the volume set at the same number when playing a disc from S1, but then when I change to a disc from S2, I have to raise the volume.

The official review did not mention any issues; in fact, it mentions the DD 5.1 sound is exceptionally good, so I'm wondering if I've received faulty discs or were they just made that way.

No issue either with the audio. The PQ is top notch. he Audio could have been better but its still a solid 3.5

[benzgrl]

Thanks for all the responses.

Originally Posted by davidthenikonuser

It could have a different bit rate, just turn the volume up and enjoy.

How do I see if it's a different bitrate?

Originally Posted by iam1bearcat

i didn't have any issues or anything with season 2. may go back and watch a few eps of season 1 then 2 to see if i notice anything, but i don't remember having to turn up the volume more than i do for any other blu-ray

If you could check and post back iam1bearcat on whether you notice a much lower volume output for Season 2, I'd appreciate it.

I received season 2 thru a trade; I didn't buy at a store, so I'm wondering if these discs are from the studio. From everything I can tell though, it looks authentic. But is there a way to confirm?

[ScarredLungs]

I did not have and audio issues on my copy.

[davidthenikonuser]

Originally Posted by benzgrl

Thanks for all the responses.



How do I see if it's a different bitrate?

On your PS3 push the display button and in the upper right corner you will see what kind of sound and video in running with the bit rates. DD sound can be 192-642 kbps. I'll check my copy's also and see if there is a difference in the sound.

just checked mine and both are at the same 642 bit rates. Both seasons pretty much sounded the same to me.

[solarrdadd]

Originally Posted by benzgrl

Anyone else seem to notice the audio on Fringe's Season 2 is lower. I mean I have to raise the volume higher. It's not that there's anything wrong w/ the sound, it's just totally lower than the first season's discs.

I have the volume set at the same number when playing a disc from S1, but then when I change to a disc from S2, I have to raise the volume.

The official review did not mention any issues; in fact, it mentions the DD 5.1 sound is exceptionally good, so I'm wondering if I've received faulty discs or were they just made that way.

no, you are not losing your mind, i agree with you it is a lower volume and i too have to raise my volume with this season. the music is fine but the spoken words are what appears to be at a lower level. i still love the S2, but i have to agree with you on the audio thing. it's not that bad but i do have to raise the volume a bit in relation to S1.

[davidthenikonuser]

Originally Posted by solarrdadd

no, you are not losing your mind, i agree with you it is a lower volume and i too have to raise my volume with this season. the music is fine but the spoken words are what appears to be at a lower level. i still love the S2, but i have to agree with you on the audio thing. it's not that bad but i do have to raise the volume a bit in relation to S1.

if it's only the spoken words thats lower then you can turn up the center channel to balance it out better.

[solarrdadd]

Originally Posted by davidthenikonuser

if it's only the spoken words thats lower then you can turn up the center channel to balance it out better.

you are correct, however that then makes the musical score that much louder! I just don't think they mixed it very well; still love it though, make no mistake about that!

[perdition]

ya, I can definitely notice I have to keep it up slightly higher then normal.