I'm not completely deaf, but...
 

...I use subtitles/closed caption. I can hear the actors talking but sometimes I don't understand what they've said. Sometimes, the CC picks up dialogue that you don't realize has been said. I hate that some movies are so quiet even when I turn up the volume! I usually don't rent/watch movies without the CC feature. A lot of older movies look good to me but it's hard for me to watch them.

Anyone else like/don't like CC?

We use it a lot since our living room is right next to our 2 year old's room, and 90% of movies on DVD have dialogue that whispers and action scenes that are louder than a godamn cannon, so we can actually watch the movie, understand the dialogue and not wake her up when they decide to shoot someone.

I put it on when my friends who talk alot during movies are watching...Also if I'm watching something rather historical--where people have heavy accents...


Are you deaf in a certain ear? Do you wear a hearing aid? I have a friend who's deaf in one ear. And he has some kind of synchronizer device where he places a bud in his ear and the person can walk around with a head mic and he can hear as they walk around.

No to both questions. I think I just listened to loud rock music too long. Hehehe! It could also be old age setting in. http://www.angelwebdesign.com/nella/giggle.gif

It depends on how thick the accents are in the movie I'm watching whether I use CC or not. Unfortunately, "Dog Soldiers" doesn't come with CC, so I keep watching it hoping I'll catch some more dialogue that I missed! :p

Yeah or they just aren't talking fast enough for you....'eh? :cool:

Actually, I should watch the movies in slow motion. :) I have to rewind a lot because I didn't have time to read the dialogue. Sometimes, I forget what was said a few seconds later and I have to think about it to understand what's going on. I'm falling apart already. I am too young for this. It could my CRS thing again. CRS=Can't Remember...Stuff...;)

At least you're not a CAT like my Uncle....Complain ALL the Time

Damn, Nella, you sound like me! :D I suffer from CRS, too!

I like to use it if i can't figure out what is being said or if the movie is really low.I think i might try this when the kids are napping,good tip Vod.Reading your reply,i was thinking,why did i never think of that one..thanks:)