For the last couple days I have been typically listening at a lower volume. Typical volume (not peak) is now low to mid 80's (dB). Interestingly, peak still is high 90's maybe 100 dB. Before, I would listen at a typical good 10dB louder average. But peak was only a tad bit higher so I think I was clearly running into dynamic compression.
The real surise is that at these average lower dB levels, my soundstage is better defined in width and depth. Was dynamic compression limiting my soundstage? Anyone else ever run into this? I'm really puzzled by this-
Every speaker Has some limit where it will compress, My Totems are only speaker I ever saw where this limit is stated in specs, for my small monitors its listed at 103 db.
Everyone runs into this, some just don't realize it.
Mofi, you describe the problem perfectly. Sadly, I never could afford the custom made listening room I need. Also, I never found a remote sensitive to dial it in either.
Map, there are a pr of Walsh Fives on here now that are 3 miles from me. I ain't going for 3K though they may be worth it, and since they are from an Estate can't hear them either.
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