Ambient noise levels hardly ever acknowledged in discussions of listening rooms. Higher ambient noise levels may mask lower level information on recordings, as one increases volume this low level info now more clearly heard. Actual resolution of recording and system is fixed, perceived resolution goes up as either volume increased or ambient noise levels go down. People often speak as to how their systems sound better at night, many ascribe this to less noisy AC, I'd offer lower ambient noise levels are mostly responsible. Lowering ambient noise levels in our listening spaces should be of great concern.
Does loudness play a part in your appreciation?
I wish it weren’t so but listening at high volume (around 70 decibels) tends to make me get more involved in the music.
How about you?