Official dialnorm value thread

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With all the confusion over transformers 2 and the dialnorm on the imax version i think its about time that we make some sort of record or database for dialnorm values on each release. When bitstreaming a movie my receiver will display a dialnorm value. I know there are many out there that can do the same so your help is encouraged. I think this will clear up alot of confusion and help people enjoy some really great soundtracks that they mistakenly beleive are subpar due to volume differences. So here is how it works, if the track has not been adjusted with dialnorm then the receiver will show a value of +4. If it has then the receiver will either show nothing or a value somewhere between +4 and 0(which is not displayed). The only track that i have encounted that showed a value other than +4 or 0 (remember 0 is not displayed) is Indiana Jones which had a value of -2. The dialnorm value displayed is the db level you will have to adjust your receiver (not all receivers will display volume in db so someone will have to provied more infor on how to adjust those receivers) to acheive refrence volume. For example, Transformers 2 standard edition displays a dialnorm value of +4, a refrence volume is -4 below 0, the IMAX version displays no dialnorm value (0) so reference volume is 0 on your receiver. I will begin a small list with some movies i have just viewed and anyone who would like to contribute can message me and i will update the list accordingly.

300 (true hd):0
Cloverfield:0
The Dark Knight:+4
Indiana Jones Crystal Skull:-2
Kung Fu Panda:+4
Police Live:+4
Shaun of the Dead:+4
Superman Returns (true hd):0
Transformers:0
Transformers 2 (Standard):+4
Transformers 2 (IMAX):0