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Digital Fanatic · 08-03-2011, 16:30

I think we need a sticky about volume levels on HD channels

The volume is lower on HD channels, due to the greater dynamic range of sound of 5.1 audio. Think of your DVD or Bluray player, which will have lower sound compared to SD broadcast tv.

08-03-2011, 16:30	#6
Digital Fanatic Inactive Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Liverpool Services: VM XL TV with VM TiVo 1TB x 2 > VM XL BB > VM XL Telephone Posts: 8,384	Re: Ch5 HD Sound issues I think we need a sticky about volume levels on HD channels The volume is lower on HD channels, due to the greater dynamic range of sound of 5.1 audio. Think of your DVD or Bluray player, which will have lower sound compared to SD broadcast tv.