Tinnitus? Lots of things can set it off, like loud noises, caffeine, alcohol, stress, etc. Mine comes and goes, and while I don't think listening to my stereo sets it off (I really don't play it loud) I do think I can set it off with headphones. But, to your point, both of my audio systems have relatively laid-back speakers (Platinum Audio in one system and Elac in the other).
easy listening for small/medium bright room
i bought a pair of pmc db1i to go with a croft integrated, a music hall cd player and a turntable - the room is smallish (12x14ish) with pine walls a wood floor lots of rug and a high ceiling.
i have spent a few days tracking down a high pitched whine in the system - thinking it was a power or grounding issue. I now believe its that the speakers are bothering my ears. You may think this is crazy but after a listening session i have this super hi-pitched cicada kind of noise in my ears for a long time - days perhaps.
Anyway, even if its not the speakers they are a bit too shrill for me. I want something super easy on the ears and with no possibility of discomfort from too forward tweeters. Any suggestions below 3k - used fine.
vandersteen? martin logan? monitor audio? no horns i don't think.
i am not a classical guy more like elvis costello, bonnie rait, neil young - though theres nothing wrong with a little bill evans from time to time.
hopefully,
me
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@rand24us My guess is that you are under 35. STOP hurting your ears. Now. If you continue, that cicada noise will NOT fade. EVER. Tinnitus once the damage is done is forever. You are exposing your ears to too much high frequency energy over 80dB. This is common in small rooms, played loudly with higher resolution gear. |
@rand24us Ah, around my age! Did this issue start when you added the speakers to an existing system? They get good reviews especially for detail. And that’s where your trouble begins. You might try to take the volume down and enjoy the detail. Your listening apparatus will adjust to the lower sound pressure level. Use a SPL app. Add a pair of REL T5x to give more power so you don’t have to crank it. Replace the JJ tube in the Croft with a Telefunken for less distortion (Mullard will cream off the high end details). Use solid core speaker cables. |
@oldhvymec you forgot to ensure that all tubes test below 60% emission.. <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Ops! |
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