Surely people can hear whether there is a 10dB discrepancy? Its not like its an insignificant amount.

Don't ask me though, I don't have golden ears and can't hear the subtle nuances that many people talk about. I just know what sounds right and what sounds wrong to my ears and I'm quite happy to entrust the technical correctness to Mother, even though on a couple of occasions, the odd audible gremlin makes its way to the speakers.

Meridian owner since 1992
Prime & PSU, Focal Elear headphones, Roon (ROCK 8Gi5 NUC), Explorer 1 & 2, F80. 200/203, various Sonos (via Roon).