26 Dec 08 Why do the television commercials seem louder than the program that you’re watching?

DianeD asked:


I am constantly reducing the volume on my TV when a commercial begins and then raising it again to hear the program. I find this method of gaining attention to a particular product more of a deterrent than gaining my interest. I’m going to avoid those products as much as I can - simply because I find this marketing tactic so annoying.

Chandra