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The 85 dB is really just from the -20RL mastering level for Avia and S&V (85 dB + 20 dB = 105 dB for a surround channel). The LFE channel is boosted 10 dB, hence the 115 dB rating for that channel. I agree - assuming the sub is calibrated flat, bass peaks in the 115 dB (after c-weighted...

The one variable that hasn't been discussed is the actual mastering level on the DVD itself. DVDs are NOT all mastered at the same level. Like the three bears, some are too hot, some are just right, and some are too cool. I wish I could say that playing all Dolby Digital DVDs at Master...