I think louder is better (depending on circumstances). If I'm cleaning my house, I don't need to hear J.S. Bach at tremendous levels.
If I'm wasted (a quarterly event) listening to LZ or Jimi, and feel like cranking it, I don't want the system to wimp out or fall apart.
This is how to tell if you got your money's worth.
All systems, MOL, sound good at moderate levels. You pay the big-bucks for something that sounds the same at whatever level you choose.
This is, to a large extent, dependent on room size. Blasting music in a small room can't help but trigger all kinds of foul resonances and reflections. My dream room is 30 X 50 X 12. Peace
If I'm wasted (a quarterly event) listening to LZ or Jimi, and feel like cranking it, I don't want the system to wimp out or fall apart.
This is how to tell if you got your money's worth.
All systems, MOL, sound good at moderate levels. You pay the big-bucks for something that sounds the same at whatever level you choose.
This is, to a large extent, dependent on room size. Blasting music in a small room can't help but trigger all kinds of foul resonances and reflections. My dream room is 30 X 50 X 12. Peace