Normally, when I read with the double talk in the book port, I use either 7 or 8 for the speed setting. I switch to 8 when the material is fairly straightforward and I want to make headway. I generally find 9, the fastest speed to be a bit too fast in most cases. However lately, I've found 8 to be more comfortable than I recall it being and 9 to be more manageable than it used to be. I doubt I've suddenly become accustomed to them since the BP has been my constant companion for over a year now. Could it be that with the latest firmware update the double talk is running a bit slower? Has anyone else noticed this? Just curious. Thanks. Lou