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PreSonus Audiobox USB Low playback volume

I recently purchased a PreSonus Audiobox USB and made my first attempt at recording to my computer. Used the StudioOne Artist software which came with the PreSonus unit. Recording to my laptop, a custom-built (by PCLaptops) with i7 quad. I do not "seem" to have any issues with multi-tracking--but I guess I have read so much about "latency" issues that I'm paranoid.

How low can you go(on the levels when recording acoustic guitar)

I am Micing an acoustic guitar with 2 condensor mics(not the greatest, but fair), using an ART Tps II 2 channel preamp, and a Korg D888. In the past I felt I have recorded with the levels too loud, not peaking, but with the gain high enough that it creates a guitar tone that is far from what I desire. I have found at lower levels the tone is more natural and warmer.

How low can you hear?

After a few ( for the lack of a better term) Track Talk sessions, which are Pre Mixing Contest Trials, the single most important issue I've discovered is consistency between everyone's monitoring systems. I've noticed the majority appreciate mixes that are excessively heavy in bass.

Why is this and is my assessment accurate?
Does this even concern you?