stratocaster Posted August 2 Share Posted August 2 I watched Oppenheimer yesterday in Imax (thanks to my son who insisted that we spend extra and watch it in the biggest screen possible). The last movie I saw in the theater was before Covid and I guess the last four years of binge watching on a 96 inch OLED supported by 5 Vandersteen speakers must have spoilt me since the moment the soundtrack of the movie came on, I wanted to head for the exit. It was insanely loud and the dialogs were practically incomprehensible. The only time I could make out what was being said was when there was no supporting music. I finally realized why my dad fusses so much over watching only those movies that have subtitles...I could have certainly used them yesterday. I thought I was the only sound snob but it seems that this is quite prevalent across the board with all theaters. I think the theaters might have better luck if they asked patrons to bring their own headphones and provide a bluetooth connection. At least people will know what's going on in the movie... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Vandersteen Posted August 2 Share Posted August 2 1 hour ago, stratocaster said: I watched Oppenheimer yesterday in Imax (thanks to my son who insisted that we spend extra and watch it in the biggest screen possible). The last movie I saw in the theater was before Covid and I guess the last four years of binge watching on a 96 inch OLED supported by 5 Vandersteen speakers must have spoilt me since the moment the soundtrack of the movie came on, I wanted to head for the exit. It was insanely loud and the dialogs were practically incomprehensible. The only time I could make out what was being said was when there was no supporting music. I finally realized why my dad fusses so much over watching only those movies that have subtitles...I could have certainly used them yesterday. I thought I was the only sound snob but it seems that this is quite prevalent across the board with all theaters. I think the theaters might have better luck if they asked patrons to bring their own headphones and provide a bluetooth connection. At least people will know what's going on in the movie... stratocaster, buy a set of ear plugs that attenuate about 12 dB and you will be able to understand what is going on. RV 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GdnrBob Posted August 3 Share Posted August 3 It seems you are not alone. https://screenrant.com/oppenheimer-movie-christopher-nolan-sound-mixing-dialogue-issues-fixed/ B 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctsooner Posted August 3 Share Posted August 3 I go to movies with my son, but even the Dolby Digital theater he loves stinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmz Posted August 3 Share Posted August 3 (edited) 21 hours ago, Richard Vandersteen said: stratocaster, buy a set of ear plugs that attenuate about 12 dB and you will be able to understand what is going on. RV The Eytmotics ones work well for this. I have a few sets, with one in the car, and a few with the woodworking tools. The Mrs keeps a set in her purse. Edited August 3 by Holmz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmz Posted August 11 Share Posted August 11 (edited) On 8/3/2023 at 7:31 AM, stratocaster said: I watched Oppenheimer yesterday in Imax (thanks to my son who insisted that we spend extra and watch it in the biggest screen possible). The last movie I saw in the theater was before Covid and I guess the last four years of binge watching on a 96 inch OLED supported by 5 Vandersteen speakers must have spoilt me since the moment the soundtrack of the movie came on, I wanted to head for the exit. It was insanely loud and the dialogs were practically incomprehensible. The only time I could make out what was being said was when there was no supporting music. I finally realized why my dad fusses so much over watching only those movies that have subtitles...I could have certainly used them yesterday. I thought I was the only sound snob but it seems that this is quite prevalent across the board with all theaters. I think the theaters might have better luck if they asked patrons to bring their own headphones and provide a bluetooth connection. At least people will know what's going on in the movie... You’re not wrong, the sound was shockingly bad. I was looking forwards to the movie, but left not overly impressed. It wasn’t bad, just it wasn’t what I was wanting/expecting. The last movie that disappointed me that much was the “WindTalkers” with Nicholas Cage. At least in that one, no one was expected to understand half of the dialgue… 😃 Edited August 11 by Holmz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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