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BEST LOW VOLUME FULL RANGE SPEAKERS?

I LISTEN TO MOSTLY INSTRUMENTAL CLASSICAL AND JAZZ AT PRIMARILY LOWER VOLUME LEVELS. MASTER BEDROOM=AROUND 210 SQUARE FEET WITH GOOD ACOUSTIC PROPERTIES.
1) I WOULD LIKE FLOOR STANDING SPEAKERS WITH GOOD BASS INTO 20HZ RANGE THAT DO NOT REQUIRE SEPARATE SUBWOOFERS.
2) THE SPEAKERS SHOULD LOOK GOOD (WAF)AND SHOULD NOT BE TOO BIG,SMALLER THAN 4.5 FEET IN HEIGHT.
3) I COULD SPEND AS MUCH AS 10K OR MORE, BUT WOULD LIKE TO FIND A USED OR DEMO PAIR FOR MUCH LESS THAN THAT.
4) AT THAT MUCH MONEY, THE SPEAKERS SHOULD HAVE GREAT DETAIL, AND THEY SHOULD NOT BE LACKING IN ANY AREA.
I WOULD GREATLY APPRECIATE ANY RECOMMENDATIONS. MY ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT SHOULD NOT BE A FACTOR.
REGARDS,
JOHN
jhwalker
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nrchy
2,124 posts
 
John I don't want to throw a monkey into your wrench, but it is virtually impossible to get low bass when listening at low volume. One does not have to be listening at 90dB to get bass, but music has to be above casual conversation volume.

I wonder if we're talking about the same thing? If not, please ignore my comments...
jaybo
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any quality loudspeaker can do what you want provided your pre or integrated or receiver has full function tone controls. this speaks to the absurdity that most hi end companies abandoned these, while a few refined them. they always were a plus to those who couldn't rock out at any hour.
holzhauer
201 posts
 
Shahinian Hawks or Diapasons would fit the bill. Mine pass the WAF factor for our earth tone living room. They wouldn't work in a glossy modern room. For the money, they are probably the best speaker for classical music available.
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yioryos
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Anarchy
I am happy to see that the caps don't seam to bother you today.Sorry for the rest of you guys,he knows what I am talking about,once I posted in caps(no big deal,in my opinion)and he jumbed in from nowhere to flame me,that was rude.
GEORGE
honest1
586 posts
 
Audio Physic Virgo IIs. Very detailed at low volume, bass is a bit rich, which will help a bit with loudness at low volumes. Also, consider speakers with rearward firing woofers, like Linn Espek or Verity Audio. By varying the distance from the wall, you can significntly vary the amount of bass, and therefore, the amount of loudness.

Or you can get a Behringer DEQ24/96 for $400 and dial up your own loudness equalization curves. This is a VERY transparent piece of equipment.

Or a receiver with a loudness button, but if you're willing to spend 5 figures, this is prob'ly not going to do it for you.

In case you don't understand what we're getting at, it's the fact that the human ear is non-linear, and at low volumes is not as ensitive to high and low frequencies as at normal or concert volumes. Therefore, if you want to enjoy music at low volume, the system should be a bit bass and treble heavy at high volumes.

You are also right in seeking out something with excellent detail retrieval
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