I'm curious. What is your "normal" listening volume?

85 db usually for active listening. It’s enough to achieve a full soundstage and I admit my Magnepan .7s aren’t at their best at low volumes.

Great question. I measure this from my listening position. In a normal size room (12x15) I listen at 75dB. I used to listen at 10dB louder but that was a single-family home; now I'm in an apartment.

75-85dB in large open great room. 

Typically less than 90 dB and always less than 85 when the dogs are with me.

My understanding is that this will not lead to hearing damage if exposed for only a few hours a day.

I do not think my system needs more work. It's all personal preference and the music to which one listens. Eva Cassidy at 90 is not my cup of tea but nor is Captain Beyond at 70. 

@nonamesleft4me 

"I like it to have the same frequency balance as live music, which only happens when you crank it"

Bingo! Give that man the giant stuffed Pokemon!