Speaker Volume on 11" seems low

Even with the volume turned all the way up, the sound is not very loud on my 11" air. All of our other Macbooks, as well as an original 13" air have louder sound. Is this typical of the series or should I have it checked?

Also have a look at these links which shows you the size of the speaker in the new and old MacBook Air. The one in the old MacBook Air is larger so it's able to move more air hence it's louder then the new MacBook Air.
New MacBook Air http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/MacBook-Air-11-Inch-Model-A1370-Teardown/3745/2
Old MacBook Air http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Repair/Installing-MacBook-Air-Models-A1237-and-A1304 -Speaker-Replacement/866/1

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