Sort of similar to your post about 1 month ago and I assume you are still seeking a speaker you find musical. The speaker driver technology does not determine whether a speaker needs to be played loud to achieve musicality, or is able to be musical at lower volume levels. Rather, it is the execution of the driver technology in the overall design intent. In addition, your system setup, room acoustics, and your own hearing factor into a speaker sounding “full and rich” at lower volume levels. Driver sensitivity combined with adequate amplification power is one factor that needs to be matched. If there is inadequate power, this may cause a lack of musicality at lower volume levels, regardless of driver technology. Attention to room acoustics can help balance frequency response at low listening levels. You have already stated you are sensitive to the Fletcher-Munson curve. This sensitivity to the curve is probably best alleviated by equalization, and you are considering that path. I do not prefer equalization because to my ears, it affects clarity. However, you should choose based on your goals and perception os SQ. To generalize, high sensitivity speakers with a design intent for warm bass is the direction you should go with equalization. You have listed a number of good speakers with that design intent. I would add Harbeth and horn loaded Klipsch to your list. I will not make a recommendation because the goal is what sounds compelling musical to you.
Seeking a new loudspeaker, horn, single driver, concentric or open baffle
My current system consists of the following:
- 1. Martin Logan 11A Impressions (hybrdid)
- 2. Bryston 4B3 cube3d power amp 300/channel into 8 ohms
- 3. Rogue Audio RP-1 preamplifier
- 4. Lumin U2 mini streamer with LHY linear power supply
- 4. Weiss 204 Dac with Modwright power supply
- 5. SVS 2 subs SB-2000
Looking for a loudspeaker that sounds rich, full bodied and alive at 50-55 decibel levels. My hearing just checked is within normal limits at 73. Above db levels of 60 is uncomfortabIe. Also purchased the Schitt Loki Max equalizer to counteract the Fletcher Munson curve but did not help. I have read about many speakers, such as the Volti Razz, Lucera, JBL 4349, JBL 4367, Devore 0/96, and Zu audio. Would any of my choices listed above meet my goals? Would appreciate any suggestions that as well. The other issue is that I live on Long Island and not many dealers that I know of have speakers on hand for audition. My price range new only is $12-$15,000.00. But at those numbers, want to hear first, before buying. Not willing to drive or fly to Tennessee to hear the Voltis. Am I asking for too much? Appreciate any input.