Hyperacusis. Looking for recommendations


Hello everyone. Haven't posted to the forums in years but certainly been buying up all sorts of things lately. Ordered an Angstrom Stella amp that should be here next week. While the audio bug has reignited, unfortunately, so has my inability to actually enjoy music the way many of you might. If you are unfamiliar with Hyperacusis, it is the over-sensitivity to sound. Anything and everything can get very loud and sometimes painful. Sometimes it messes with my head so much I wind up half way ill for a few days. So, of course I haven't "turned it up" or anything. I've refined the DSP output through Roon to level out the peaks that really drive me nuts. However, the problem still lies within the overall mixing of most music. There's a reason things simply sound better when you do turn it up. Unfortunately, I don't get to experience that. 

So, I'm here to ask for assistance from you knowledgable folks on recommendations for speakers and, perhaps, amplifier combos that can still sound lively and engaging at low volumes (50-55dB, tops). Seems that speakers are going to be the main component at this stage so that why I posted here. But I'm looking for anything else that may be of help. While I'm typing, I thought that maybe electrostats might be a good way to go since they aren't point source (the spread would actually help I think). Hell, maybe those paired with the Angstrom would be a good fit? Maybe. Anyway. Trying not to write a book here. You get the picture. I've never tried to go the ultra-low volume route before so I don't know what would work well. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks, folks!

tiggerfc

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Hyperacusis, Tinnitus, Hearing loss over 8k. I can’t do loud either. Makes

other people listening with you crazy. I keep foam earplugs and my Sony

headphones handy.

I do enjoy music as much as anyone. For me 70 dB is enough.

I do believe electrostatics give the best low level listening detail.

For my money the Sanders Sound electrostatic system beats all.

I have asked many people about the best low level speakers and

had no good answers so I can only pass on brands that I enjoy.

Stenheim, Borresen, Vimberg. MBL.

I think the sound agrees with me more on these brands because

they have so little distortion.

Love to hear what you end up with.