I chose this product to find a good range 1) High quality sound with minimal component 2) Mutilples connectivity (HDMI, analog, optical) 3) ARC Login 4) Scalability to a true 5.1 5) digital connection for iPod / iPhone 5) WAF (Woman Acceptance Factor) = discreet design, minimal son, easy and intuitive use, in short everything for the sign-off of Madame!
My recommendations to achieve good volume. (See In User guide for menus etc.) Boost the bass and treble to +6 Increase the subwoofer to +2 Change the type of "bar" to "other" Change the cross-over from 200 Hz to 150 Hz 2 surround pauleurs add up (no need to have speakers surround high-end, more for effect).