I have a B&W CMC (not the 06' version but the earlier one), anyway this is part of a complete cm ht setup. I have problems understanding the dialogue in movies a lot of the time. Can someone give me some insight as to why this is happening.
Jeremy,
A critical component of any sound system is
the room!!
Based on your comments above, it sounds like you have yet to employ acoustic treatments in your theater. Half of what reaches your ears from a typical seating position in a HT arrives via room reflections. Honeycomb filtering is extremely damaging to sound fidelity, and the above is a classic example of the effects of untreated room acoustics.
As the direct sound waves reach your ears, you're also receiving sound waves milliseconds later via room reflections. The end result of clashing sound waves are peaks & nulls that will either boost or cancel various frequencies. Some frequencies may be canceled by 30-60db or more!!
Another key result of the above is muddied dialog. It's especially obvious in a movie scene that's filled with action. If your room issues are addressed, you'll hear dialog crystal clear.................... even when all hell is breaking loose in a busy scene.
You'll want to research acoustic treatments. (Panels, bass traps, diffusers...etc, etc..) Broadband absorption is a beautiful thing, and by merely placing a few panels/traps at key reflection points/corners................ you wont be able to comprehend how much better your system will sound. (until after the room has been FIXED)
One of the most important upgrades anyone can make to dramatically improve the sound inside any theater.......... is a room upgrade
