[OT} Rogers: Very Loud Volumes for Commercials

[Jamon Camisso]

On 13/08/2009 7:01 PM, Stephen wrote:
> I watch through a PVR and have just set up a home theater.
>
> The receiver volume has a numerical scale. I watch talk shows (ex Daily
> Show) at 60, then a commercial comes on, and I have to drop it to 45.
>
> It was never bad like this when I connected the PVR to the old TV via
> composites and RCA.
>
> I called Roger's tech support and they tried to blame it on the
> broadcaster, but I pointed out the worst case was when Roger's
> substitutes commercials on US programs. They agreed to send out a techie.
>
> Do others experience this?
>
> Can I do anything? Receiver is an ONKYO 606, if it makes a difference.
>
> All thoughts appreciated.

My guess, you have equipment that can produce decent quality sound? See 
http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/INFO_SHT/G3.htm for more on compression and 
frequency tinkering used by advertisers.

Jamon
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