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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. 
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singintheblues
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As others have already said, FLETCHER MUNSON

 

Oh how I wish I’d known about Fletcher Munson when I was flipping speakers! I went through everything from little Harbeth P3ES to their biggest M40.1 to giant Tannoy FSM with 2 x 5” cones per box! From Focals to Transmission Lines…

I never found a speaker that satisfied me at low volumes!

IMHO, the options are :

- Adjust your Subs to your taste. That’s what I do.

- Get an amp with a Boost button or get some form of EQ.

- Use Headphones.


Or….if you never listen above 60db, have you ever tried something like a Cambridge Audio EVO One or Naim Muso?   Single box with speakers inside.   You might be pleasantly surprised & be quids in when you sell your existing kit.

 

Good luck!

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