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Originally Posted by enzoducoing
Networks invading the sanctity of my home by unilaterally varying the volume level of my tv with the use of sound compression in advertisements and program previews. I solved it with a GEFEN digital filter. (this practice should be outlawed)
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Supposedly, this pet peeve has been taken care of... Dec. 13:
RIP excessively loud TV commercials
By Mike M. Ahlers, CNN
updated 7:56 AM EST, Thu December 13, 2012
Washington (CNN) -- Say goodbye to one of the greatest irritants of modern life: television commercials that are MUCH LOUDER THAN THE SHOW YOU ARE WATCHING!
Beginning Thursday, the Federal Communications Commission is barring broadcasters and pay TV providers from airing excessively loud commercials, saying ads must maintain the "same average volume" as the programs they accompany.
The move -- which undoubtedly will make many TV viewers happier, and save countless marriages -- addresses a problem that, regulators say, is almost as old as television itself.
Loud commercials have been a leading source of complaints to the FCC since its consumer call center began reporting top complaints in 2002.
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