High end speakers at low volume


After having got accustomed to my new Vitus RI-101 mk II, I came to the conclusion that I need to improve my system's performance at low volume to enjoy music more.

Current sources: LinnLP12, Holo Spring 3 KTE, Nucleus. 
Speakers: Avalon Idea. 
Shunyata Delta NR V2 and Hemingway Indigo PC, Tara Labs Forté, TQ 2 Black diamond IC.

I am looking at replacing the Avalon Idea with speakers that could improve the low volume listening experience. I listen to 60 / 70db, I can afford to go up to 85db for very short time (neighbours).

I am also considering to purchase a Loki Max which I understood being quite a neutral EQ unit.

I have selected a few speakers which should match my musical taste based on what I have read:

- YG Carmel 2
- Wilson Sabrina X
- Vandersteen treo ct
- TAD ME1

I don't have the chance to listen to them except the TAD ME1 which I have enjoyed very much but not in my apartment.

Budget max $15k new or used.

I am looking for speakers sounding musical, with wide soundstage, not cold, detailed yet not analytical.

I mostly listen to classic rock, blues and jazz.

The system sits at the end of the long wall in a living room measuring 33x13ft, listening position 8ft from the speakers.

Unfortunately I have to face a tough WAF putting several limits:

- speakers must have a clean design, not black, not too hifi looking... and not too big
- distance from the wall behind the speakers 25cm

I don't mind changing amplifier if it will be necessary to match the next speakers.

I haven't found a preamp that I could consider a good candidate except a very expensive CSport featuring a loudness button which works very well (tested at Ana Mighty Sound).

I would much appreciate some advice from who knows well the above speakers or who had similar needs.

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@grislybutter

Not trying to insult, I just thought it odd that since Volti only has 3 products, you only mentioned the entry and top of line model when the middle one had a higher 100db than the Raz 97db that's all. 

So many wrong answers here..

High sensitivity speakers doesn't necessary mean better sound at low volume.

While sensitivity is one aspect to consider, it doesn't solely determine the overall sound quality of a speaker at low volume.

As some one else suggested here, lower the noise floor as much as you can to improve the sound quality at low levels. Choose electronics with the shortest signal path. Less is more applies here

@celestial__sound agree. Tone control helps too I think. Do you have preamp and power with short signal path to recommend? Beside CAT SL1 and pass xa 25.

Yes, I choose Pass Labs INT 25 for that reason as I also listen to 60-70dbs most of the time. My speakers are Sonus faber olympica 2 rated at 88dbs/1v/1m. I can assure you that this combination is very satisfying at low levels. It feels the room and you hear all details and nuances regardless of the volume level.