I find this article very helpful to understand THX and dB levels in my Denon Receiver.
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THX reference level explained
What is ‘THX Reference Level’? Reference level is a calibrated volume setting used for both movie production (in dubbing stages and post production houses) and reproduction (in screening rooms and theaters). The human hearing system is non-linear, especially in the bass, so having a consistent...
