Well if your used to a volume knob that only makes 1 or maybe 2 turns that is probably the reason why it seems like you have to turn it up more....because you do! The volume knob on the 1050 turns and turns and turns until you get to the level you want, 30 to 45 is not that high for me with mustic and people around I am in the mid 40's and when playin movies loud I run 50 or a little more. So fear not most of us here agree that the volume knob is a little freaky sometimes.

Hope that helps

------------------
m-mmeyer