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I have a small system in my office that consists of leftover odds and ends: old NAD electronics, an Integra music server, and Linn Tukan speakers. Being in an office environment, the music plays at low levels and, not surprisingly, generally sounds hollow and washed out. Is there some way to get a more dynamic, "punchier" sound at low volume levels? Would it help to switch to active speakers? Are there any particular affordable speaker/amp combinations that sound good at low levels?

Thanks in advance for your thoughts and help.
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mmike84
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I think as a general guideline highly efficient and easy to drive speakers are going to sound less compressed and more dynamic at lower volumes. That means a 4 ohm floorstander is probably not going to fit the bill. Monitor speakers are inherently more efficient than florstanders but you might want to consider some designs that are higher than 4 ohms.

As for a recommendation I'd suggest a monitor speaker from Green Mountain Audio. Not only are they generally efficient and easy to drive but the phase and time coherence will really aid in hearing dynamics and detail at low volume.
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