@russ69 A scale
Are all dBs created equal?
I recently purchased new speakers and I have run into something interesting. With my old speakers I listened at 80 dB average and it was comfortable. At 80 dB average with the new speakers it seems much louder and I have to turn it down to 70-72 dB to get to my comfort zone. Why would 80 dBs sound so much louder with the new speakers? FYI, the new speakers are presenting more detail and refinement. The sound stage is better in every way. What gives?
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@djones51 My old speakers were Focal Aria 936. The new ones are Tyler Acoustics Highland H3.5. @mceljo the new speakers do present more bass. But, it is good bass. Not tubby. I did go from the focal tweeter, which I believe is aluminum, to a scan speak beryllium tweeter. They are definitely not as harsh as the Focals. |
I am talking about dB measured at the listening position using the same method to measure with both sets of speakers. I believe @djones51 is correct in his smiley face theory. |
@mceljo I am using a Hegel H390. I did have sibilance issues with the Focals. I had a few songs that were annoying and now when I play those songs it’s not there. I am happy about that! |