Godzilla Minus Zero is incredibly loud. Who decides on the cinema volume? And is it safe?

An IMAX audience member in Australia reported a 90 dB sound alert on their smartwatch while watching Godzilla Minus Minus Zero, describing it as the loudest film they’d ever seen. The article explains that cinema volume is set by individual theatres, using a standard reference level of about 85 dB, but actual levels vary.

Source: Godzilla Minus Zero is incredibly loud. Who decides on the cinema volume? And is it safe? — The Conversation

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