BEST SPEAKER THAT COMES TO LIFE AT LOW LISTENING LEVELS


My system is as follows:

  1. Martin Logan 11A Impressions hybrid electrostatic speakers.
  2. Bryston 4B3 cubed power amp 300 per channel into 8 and 500 into 4.
  3. Bryston BP-19 preamp, Chord Qutest Dac & Lumin U2 mini stream.
  4. SVS subs-pair of SB-4000
  5. I listen at 55-60 dbs. Can anybody recommend a speaker with a budget of $15,000.00 per pair that sounds alive and dynamic at low listening levels. My dealer sells, Totem, Triangle and Proac.
  6. Any recommendations would be appreciated. Due to age and ear issues I can listen comfortably at 55-60 dbs and not much louder. 
  7. Thanks in advance for any help that you can provide. 
kjl1065

Showing 1 response by perazzi28

Your ML 11A's are a fine loudspeaker but may not be everyone's cup of tea, so to speak.  Other forum members have accurately described the limitations of nearly every loudspeaker to deliver dynamic music at low listening levels attributable to the Fletcher Munson Curve.  You could try near field listening with the loudspeaker very close to your listening position.  No cost involved and it may just work.

Your choices are therefore limited to 1) Great set of Ear Speakers/Headphones with complimentary electronics 2) An altogether different loudspeaker.  There have been many good alternatives listed.  The Devore O/96 is one of that's been mentioned several times and may fit your needs very well.  An in-home audition would be a great starter.

Best of luck