Dialogue optimization for television

Does this sound familiar? You want to watch your favorite TV show, but the background noise and music make it impossible to understand the dialogue and commentary?

Many films and TV series today rely on "rich" sounds and sound effects, which often makes it difficult for people with hearing loss to understand the dialogue.

Fortunately, there are special solutions such as the OSKAR dialogue amplifier from faller audio, which we would like to present to you in more detail below.

Why understanding language is so important when watching television

Whether it's series or movies, crime dramas or romantic comedies, news, sports broadcasts, or documentaries—almost all television programs convey information, whether to expand our knowledge or purely for entertainment. 

We obtain this information primarily from the spoken commentary and dialogues on television. Without these, it is usually difficult to understand the images shown and place them correctly in context.

So when we don't understand these dialogues on television, we lose out on information and, moreover, our viewing experience. People who are hard of hearing or have hearing loss are particularly familiar with this problem.

What is a dialogue amplifier?

The OSKAR dialogue amplifier is a portable television speaker that has been specially developed for people with hearing impairments and hearing problems. 

Unlike conventional TV speakers or soundbars, however, OSKAR features dialogue enhancement, which ensures better speech intelligibility when watching TV. This technology makes speech on TV easier to understand by amplifying the frequency ranges relevant to voices in the TV sound while minimizing background noise.

With the help of three special hearing profiles that dynamically adjust the contrast between voices and background noise, users can easily set their preferred listening settings themselves. The result: speech and dialogue on TV can be heard clearly and distinctly again.

From idea to device: faller audio – the inventors of the dialogue amplifier

The idea for the OSKAR dialogue amplifier came from Marcell Faller, founder of faller-audio. 

His father, Horst Faller, found it increasingly difficult to understand dialogue on television due to hearing problems. A solution was needed, and the idea for the OSKAR dialogue amplifier was born.

The portable dialogue amplifier was developed in collaboration with international research companies in the field of hearing acoustics, experts such as hearing care professionals and ENT doctors, and people with hearing loss. Its unique technology brings speech on television back to the forefront.

Only the OSKAR dialogue amplifier offers these advantages

In addition to its special dialogue enhancement, the OSKAR from faller audio offers a number of other advantages that we would like to share with you.

First of all, there is the foolproof connection and user-friendly operation: the OSKAR dialogue amplifier is easily connected to your TV via an optical digital or 3.5 mm audio output. The transmitter connected to the TV sends the TV sound wirelessly to the portable receiver, which you can easily take with you to your favorite listening spot. 

From there, you can use just two buttons to set the OSKAR to your desired volume and the right hearing profile. The listening experience can begin.

Last but not least, the OSKAR dialogue amplifier scores points with its high-quality workmanship and elegant, simple design. The practical carrying handle offers particular convenience. The aluminum housing, dirt-repellent speaker covers, and rubber coating reliably protect the OSKAR from dirt, dust, impacts, and damage.