I have the same issue. I use closed captioning which allows you to see what is being said on the bottom of the screen. It's not perfect, but it does help. Sound bars have been mentioned as helping with clarity of speech; I will be looking into this option in the near future. I know the frustration of not understanding speech on TV, and also in conversation with others. Good luck and good health are my wishes for a fellow hearing impaired person. Take care!