I think that Tompoodie is on the right track. You want a speaker that sounds good at lower db levels. Since I recently developed tinnitus in my right ear, I'm very interested in this topic. IÂm also finding that I have a heightened sensitivity to noise in that ear. Being around loud conversation for example is much less tolerable. I'll also say that the "metal dome tweeters are harsh" generalization isn't true (anymore). The BE tweeters on my Reference 3A De Capo's are smooth as silk.
Hi, I've been exploring this same thing. I listened to the Magnepan .7 and they felt like beautiful, soft sounds that enveloped my ears. No aggressiveness. No ringing. Last week I had an amazing experience hearing the super tiny Boenicke W5. I still can't believe it. Unfortunately, at present, $5,000+ is too steep for me. Bruce
Harbeth are very smooth. I agree about human voices as well, voices sound as realistic as it gets. I found that to be true with the early original monitors up to more current.
Celestion SL600 are very easy on ears. I found they can be a tad rolled off and sold mine. As with everything results vary more of less from one person's ears to another's. Mission is another speaker that is musical and smooth.
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