Originally Posted by ncpl
It annoys me that TV broadcasters run their adverts often significantly higher than the main programming. I've not got the SPL meter out to it, but, it's easily 5-10 clicks on the M scale on some channels.

It's not just in the UK -- it's here too. They also compress the bejesus out of the dynamic range which also makes it seem louder.

Surround Music Fan/Computer Geek/Curmudgeon in training.
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