The M22s are very efficient speakers. They are totally different from what you may be used to. If you want forgiving speakers that you can turn up to insane volume levels, the M50s may be a better choice. I think the whole point of the M22s is that you don't have to turn up the volume. They sound there best at medium volume levels. And as Spiff has said, they might start to strain a bit if you like to push them alot.