Sound volume: speech versus background

I have a SKY+ box and am new to the forum. I suspect my query is not
really a SKY issue, but maybe the experts here can advise anyway
please.

A major factor that spoils TV for me is that frequently I cannot hear
what actors are saying because the background sound track drowns them
out. Whether it's music or special effects, it seems many decibels
louder than the speech track. Why the heck do they do that? And is
there any way I can do anything about it please? (Apart from a measure
I sometimes resort to with DVDs - switching on the English subtitles!)

FWIW, my sound system is limited to the TV speakers, due to room and
furniture limitations.

--
Terry, East Grinstead, UK
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