Schiit Loki Mini @ $149 will do the trick nicely...don't spend your money on new speakers...try this first. It works!
Nearfield Low-Level Listening : New Speakers or EQ? Thoughts?
In my main rig, I listen nearfield at low levels, and I do not feel the music sounds fully engaging until moderate-to-loud volumes. Have been told my speakers, Totem Forest Signature, "need power to sing". I have ordered a Schiit Loki Max EQ; wondering if that will do the trick or do I need to consider new speakers? I use the Loudness/Comp feature on my integrated amp, it helps some. Listen to 70s, Jazz, Americana, ...
My System:
- Accuphase E-380 Integrated
- 180 watts into 4 ohms and 120 watts into 8 ohms.
- High damping factor of 500.
- Totem Forest Signature Speakers
- Impedance: 8 ohms (6.4 ohms minimum)
- Sensitivity: 87 dB
- Recommended Power: 50 - 225 watts
- Rose HiFi RS-150B Streamer/DAC
- Thorens 1601 TT, Schiit Skol Pre, Nagoaka Cart
- REL Classic 98 Subwoofer, Speakon connection
- XLR Connections, Bi-Wired Speakers
- Shunyata Power Conditioner
- ...
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You have some great gear, it's a shame that it doesn't get to stretch its legs. Besides speaker placement, and treating the room for near field. Think some higher efficiency speakers would really help. No near filed, but my stereo is turned on 15min after I wake up in the morning. My house is still mostly asleep. I listen to it around 40-45db for a few hours. While it does lack some low end punch, it still sounds wonderful. |
@mswale Thanks for the compliment on the gear. To be clear, I do have the opportunity to turn it up, and it does sound much better! Thanks to all who have commented and given their time and expertise. Much appreciated. |
He seems to take great pride in consistently providing those helpful posts, @jastralfu . |
I'm now an apartment dweller and low level listener. Using Omega Speaker Systems Super 3i Monitor on stands behind my desk, REL T/5x subwoofer and a DIY SET triode tube amp. Very satisfied with this. I stream from a Mac and use Apple Music's equalizer to boost the highs since I have some hearing loss. I've found this a very satisfying and not too expensive combination. |
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