Isn’t it infuriating when you’re watching a TV show, and the volume suddenly becomes so loud when it transitions to commercials?
If you’re experiencing the same issue, the Vizio TruVolume can solve this problem! If you want to know more about this setting in your Vizio TV or soundbar, here’s a quick guide from our audio engineers.
What is the TruVolume Setting?
TruVolume is an innovative and advanced volume setting that eliminates disturbing fluctuations in sound volume noticeable during broadcasts.
It allows you to set a desired volume level so that even when the audio becomes louder, the TruVolume will seamlessly keep it to the volume you set.
You can set the volume level once, which will not change when you turn the TV off and on again. However, you may turn it off if you prefer the raw audio for some TV shows.
What Does TruVolume Do?
You will mostly notice the sound variations when watching TV shows, and the commercial comes on the screen. You can hear the volume of the commercial suddenly increase to almost double that of the TV show’s audio.
Another example is when you are watching a sports show. You will notice that the commentator’s volume is lower to give headroom for the booming crowd’s cheer. This is infuriating because you tend to level up and down the volume manually.
Although volume-leveling technologies have been attempted before, they were not very effective.
This is where TruVolume comes in. It tries to solve the sudden volume variations. TruVolume applies the idea of psychoacoustics, which keeps the TV’s volume at the listening or cozy level.
The TruVolume also prevents annoying and unnecessary background sounds, such as pumping or breathing. It reinforces different levels of control of the sound frequency to produce a subtler treble and bass while more intense in the midrange.
With this, the sound production of your TV is just at the level comfortable for the ears, thanks to TruVolume’s technology.
Is TruVolume Good?
Suppose you are one of those with great annoyance when your TV’s volume suddenly levels up during commercials. In that case, TruVolume is a great technology that can help you solve this irritating fluctuating volume level of your TV.
TruVolume makes a significant improvement in maintaining balanced volumes. Overall, it makes the dialogue purer, clearer, and more detailed. It’s more helpful for those having trouble understanding dialogue in movies and TV shows.
TruVolume vs. TruSurround
TruSurround is a sound processing technology for a multimedia format that creates a powerful and immersive surround audio experience with clearer dialogue and deeper bass that carries throughout the TV’s built-in speakers.
While TruVolume enhanced the sound to make it more balanced, TruSurround creates an echo added to the sound enveloping the room. With TruSurround, you will have a more realistic surround sound quality.
But together with TruVolume technology, you can listen to the sound without the headache that volume fluctuations give. Overall, you will have great surround sound at your desired volume level.
When Should I Turn On or Off TruVolume on a Vizio Soundbar?
Your Vizio soundbar enhances the sound volume and its overall quality. Meanwhile, TruVolume compresses the sound to make it more balanced. With this, the loud sound becomes quieter, while the softer sound becomes louder.
So, it depends on your preference. If you want to listen to a more authentic and accurate sound, we suggest you turn off TruVolume on your Vizio Soundbar.
But if you want a more balanced and cozy sound without the sudden change in volume level, we suggest you turn it on.
To turn off the TruVolume on your soundbar, select “Audio Settings” from the main menu. Then choose “Advanced Audio,” select “TruVolume,” and turn it off.
You will now hear a more accurate sound. But if you want a more balanced sound, turn it on by following the same process.
What is SRS TruVolume on a Vizio TV?
TruVolume resolves the number one complaint of most TV viewers: annoying volume fluctuations.
Typically, you experience this when you change the TV channel or when the TV show transitions to commercials. Fortunately, SRS came up with TruVolume applying the psychoacoustical principles [1], which evaluates and controls the volume levels.
SRS TruVolume utilizes 20 frequency signals, almost like human hearing, and continuously adjusts and monitors the sound band level. This results in a consistent and controlled volume level, eliminating the audio score fluctuations.
You must only set your desired volume level once, and this irritating problem will not occur again when you turn on your Vizio TV.
Conclusion
Watching your favorite TV show should be a relaxing time and not an annoying experience. Your TV’s volume fluctuations should not distract your rather cozy time.
Although many sound technology innovations have tried to resolve this problem, not all are effective. Hopefully, after reading this article, you can finally find a solution with the Vizio TruVolume.
