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Ears hurt when listening after changing speakers

For years I had multiple models of Maggies and Martin Logan speakers. I could play them very loud with no problems with my ears. A few months ago I purchased the Rockport Aviors and now when I listen at moderate to high levels my ears start to hurt.  Anyone one else experience this when changing speakers and would like thoughts on how to resolve other than turning the volume down.  I do love the Rockport.
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audiotroy
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The Rockport loudspeakers have a much greater top end extension than the Martin Logan's Martin Logans like most electrostatic loudspeakers have a polite top end with a much greater fullness in the midrange.

A warmer dac or changing cables might help, the Rockports are a very revealing loudspeaker.

What is the rest of your system?

Dave and Troy
Audio Doctor NJ
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audiotroy
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Not hearing what source components you are using? 

Sometimes changing your dac can be just the right move in retuning a system and gainging musicality.

A very fluid dac like the Aqua Formula XHD with a really good streamer might be just the ticket.

In the case of a turntable you may need to swtich cart or phono stage.

Other things which affect a system to remove grunge obviously power conditoning and power cables, Do you run your Pass amps into the wall or into a conditioner?

The NCF boosters add a beautiful warmth to a system as well.

Dave and Troy
Audio Doctor NJ
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