Low volume kind to low frequency?

Johnk is correct - the response of the ear is not linear. This physiological phenomenon is known as the Fletcher-Munson effect. The ear is less sensitive to frequency extremes at lower absolute volumes. This is the effect responsible for the "loudness" button on (mostly low end) amplifiers. It's actually a very practical thing and should be incorporated in higher-end equipment to allow for more natural sound at low volumes. One would think that with modern digital technology someone could implement this with little or no signal degradation. Without this compensation, playing full-range music at low volumes will always sound anemic on a system that sounds "right" at higher volumes.

Rick,
I definitely agree with the suggestion of getting a subwoofer with a remote control. It works great for what you want to do.
Regards,
Charlie

Thanks, men. So you are saying, yes, it is easier to play bass at low volume, but my ear needs higher volume to hear those frequencies. My "play it at a low volume" approach won't work.

I am reluctant to try to blend a cone subwoofer with a planar main speaker, but I may be driven to it.

Regards,

Rick

Everytime you change your volume control setting you need to change your bass levels. A loudness control switch will not do this accuratly enough.

Bob