Listening at lower levels was one of my auditioning tests, since I live in an apartment. In fact, it was a major distinguishing element between the various loudspeakers I listened to in my most recent round. Some needed to be played at high levels to really shine, others did not.
I didn't audition enough speakers to tell, but it seemed like the ones with the more exotic materials were the ones that needed to be pushed.
I didn't audition enough speakers to tell, but it seemed like the ones with the more exotic materials were the ones that needed to be pushed.