DTS has unveiled an innovative AI-powered feature called DTS Clear Dialogue, designed to enhance the clarity of spoken dialogue on televisions.

DTS Clear Dialogue is currently being demonstrated at the IFA tech conference in Berlin, showcasing its potential to revolutionize audio clarity in home entertainment.

The feature is expected to be available in stores by 2025, although specific manufacturers have yet to be disclosed.

This development comes in response to a survey revealing that 84% of US adults struggle to understand dialogue in TV shows and movies, highlighting a significant demand for such solutions.

The technology employs AI and machine learning to identify and isolate dialogue within audio mixes, improving clarity without altering other sound elements.

DTS Clear Dialogue will be integrated directly into a TV's processor and calibrated for specific TV models, making it a dedicated TV-audio feature.

This technology could also assist actors who tend to mumble their lines, addressing viewer complaints about inaudible dialogue that have become increasingly common.

The issue of unclear dialogue has been exacerbated by recent advancements in film and TV sound mixes, which often lead to complex audio that is difficult to hear on standard TV speaker systems.

Users will have the ability to create personalized audio profiles, allowing different household members to adjust dialogue clarity according to their individual preferences.

This problem, dubbed 'Mumblegate,' has affected popular shows like Happy Valley and Jamaica Inn, with viewers expressing frustration over inaudible dialogue on social media.

While other brands, such as Sony, have introduced AI solutions for dialogue enhancement, DTS claims its system addresses a broader range of complexities across different languages and content types.

Additionally, DTS has partnered with Disney to enhance the sound quality of Marvel Cinematic Universe movies, potentially benefiting from this new AI dialogue enhancement.