Amp play a low volumes?

My experience is that systems ( primarily speakers ) that tend toward warmth sound better at low volumes. This is probably due to how our ears work and perceive tonal balance at different volume levels. This is also why "mid-fi" gear comes with a "loudness" control.

I agree that very low powered amps ( primarily SET's ) or high bias, hot running SS amps will sound best at low listening levels. Sean
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Actually, there has been a more exhaustive study conducted some time after the Fletcher-Munson materials were presented. It supposedly delves deeper and with more accuracy as to exactly what takes place in our ears in terms of volume vs frequency response. Can't recall the name of it, so someone help me out on this one if you know.

Marakanetz, please expound upon your statement about speakers adjusted for the same listening level sounding "quieter" or "louder" than the other. I think i know where you are coming from / going to with this one, but i'm not sure. Sean
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