Loudness of TV Commercials

Why do some TV commercials seem significantly louder than the program materials to which they are attached?

kusina06-03-2006 9:11pm

mitch2 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,680 posts 06-04-2006 at 03:22pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Because the broadcasters know you are going to get up and leave the room when the commercials are on. Move your beer refrigerator further from the tv.