Axiom Home Page Forums General Discussion Technical Questions Need quick input about amps, interconnects and SQ

You got it, just like everything with the human body it adjusts to its environment. Just like after awhile at a rock concert the SPL is no longer a consideration, then you leave and the ringing in your ears is now noticeable, you are experiencing the same effect.

I also agree with everyone else, to noticeably louder than the Denon is capable of, you have to be looking at twice the power to start with, ~300W @8ohm.