What makes a speaker sound great at low volume?


Most of the time I hear music at a low volume (wifey, apartment, ....). 

I am looking to upgrade my current speakers, but in my market scanning I would like to understand, if there are certain “metrics” to look for, before I start going to stores for listening. 

Any advice? 
mtraesbo
Its actually the ear’s that work less well at low volumes with extreme hi and low frequencies in particular.


https://ehomerecordingstudio.com/fletcher-munson-curve/


Tone and loudness controls used to be provided in a lot of gear to make the needed adjustment for low volume.


Brighter speakers and/or speakers with tipped up bass  inherently sound better at low volumes. Also speakers with adjustable powered subwoofers.

1994-1996 era BIC Venturi v-62
with Venturi port!

 Best bookshelf,speaker ever heard!

 Bass low, tight, mids are there, and highs are crystal.


Everyone will throw their speakers in the pot”

 as well as I will.  
Energy rc -70’s
low volume is amazing!

try the Energy speakers.  
 Or,a,pair,of bookshelf speakers!
  
you need a receiver or a preamp for integrated amp with a”LOUDNESS”
Button. Read up on what’s called the Fletcher MunsonCurve