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[Flynn]

I've attempted to watch two different UMD movies on airplanes and experience the same problem clearly hearing dialog, even with the PSP turned up all the way.

I tried switching from the standard PSP earbuds to a low-end pair of Sony headphones (MDR-V150) which didn't help.

I'm sure noise cancelling headphones resolve the problem, but I'm still curious:

Has anyone else had this problem? Are cetain UMDs mixed louder, or with a more prominant center/vocal channel? Does the PSP have an adjustable mix so that we can isolate and turn up the dialog?

 

[Nester]

Just checking the obvious, do you have the setting on your PSP for UMD Movie audio set to +2?

 

[Flynn]

I never knew about that setting, but it appears that my PSP is already set there.

 

[Dsal]

The kind of earphones with small rubbery earplug type ends that are supposed to go in your actual ear canal seem to work well for me.

I have some Sony ones, the MDR-EX71s. They were like 50 bucks and have pretty good sound quality for the price. Each includes 3 different earplug sizes so you can find one with the best fit.

 

[DarienA]

Hmm don't know what to tell you on this one.. I've didn't have this issue when I flew to Palm Springs last month I watched Arthur and Tron no problem with the sound.... cycle through the UMD Movie Volumes to make sure.

 

[darscot]

Were you sit on the plane makes a big difference when it comes to noise. It's a common problem most energy savings gadgets have low sound output. I find that headphones that cover your whole ear help.

 

[Flynn]

Hmm don't know what to tell you on this one.. I've didn't have this issue when I flew to Palm Springs last month I watched Arthur and Tron no problem with the sound.... cycle through the UMD Movie Volumes to make sure.

King Arthur? Those would be both BVHE releases. I wonder if they master their movies differently.

 

[Alex Anderson]

Wear headphones. Hear your shit more clearly and save the person next to you from having to hear PSP's tinny-ass sound at full blast.

 

[Cherubae]

Wear headphones. Hear your shit more clearly and save the person next to you from having to hear PSP's tinny-ass sound at full blast.

I'm guessing you didn't read the first post.... :lol

I tried switching from the standard PSP earbuds to a low-end pair of Sony headphones (MDR-V150) which didn't help.

 

[Nemrael]

Bite the bullet and buy a pair of these:

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00006JILM/qid=1127428544/sr=8-3/ref=pd_bbs_3/103-8853871-9662233?v=glance&s=electronics&n=507846

I can't imagine flying without them - well I can, but it isn't pretty...

 

[ToyMachine228]

The PSP ear buds work for me in cars, but I haven't tried it in a plane. I've never been on a plane in my life.

 

[Chittagong]

I had the exact same problem. The only solution is noice cancelling earphones.