Low level listening

Magnepan 1.7i coupled with PS audio M700 monos is a match made in heaven for low level listening. I never feel the need to “crank it up”. I get plenty of detail and impact even at low level. I also have 2 subs in the system that contribute. Some recordings beg to be played loud and I do sometimes “crank it up” but always go back to LLL. BTW, it’s never fatiguing.

Could also be the volume control. They are not all created equal. 

I think it's got to be panels, they have better detail and soundstage than cones at low volume.  May be because the moving membranes are lighter than cones, being much thinner and not requiring to be rigid.

There is no evidence of this I am aware of. That would show up in improved distortion at lower volume which I do not think that is the case.

I expect primarily this is a factor of a higher ratio of direct sound versus indirect sound with panels.

@thespeakerdude Actually it is physiology not biology. Either way, I'm not disputing your chart. 

I am rather shocked that anybodys regular listening level is 100db. That itself looks like a road to hearing loss in the future.  An occasional peak, yeah.