Loudness or high sensitive speakers?


Loudness is used for low volume listening. 
But high sensitive speakers are also said to be good for low level listening.
So either I can have speakers with, say 89dB sensitivity and use a amplifier with a loudness button or just have really sensitive speakers.
And both ways will sound good at low volume. Right? Just as good? Or...? 

simna

Showing 1 response by pdspecl

I can only offer what I experienced first hand.   I had a large pair of Usher floor standers and even with beefy, mono block amps the speakers needed to played at moderate volume to sound full and have proper bass.   I now have Tekton Lore speakers that are efficient powered by a Rega integrated amp.   Difference is these speakers produce full sound, good bass even at low volume.   Being in my 50s my hearing is not what it use to be and I try to avoid moderate to loud music to avoid ringing in my ears.