Originally Posted By: exlabdriver
Sounds like AVR clipping to me.

I run my medium grade Denon AVR (5.2) at -10 Db for most movies as it is just too loud for my medium size room. I can't imagine what +5 Db would be like & I would expect clipping up that high as well...
Sorry correction -6.5 to -7DB usually.

TAM

M80's, VP150, QS8, EP500 7.1, Pioneer Elite SC-27, Adcom GFA 5500 amp. Monster Power HTS 1650