I think good low level sound is more loudspeakers and tune-up than it is the tubes. Some loudspeakers do low level better than others.
Different Tubes for low listening levels?
Is there any consensus that different Tubes shine more light on musicality at lower listening levels (say 75-78db)? I've upgraded from el34's to KT120's and noticed a deal of improvement in deeper tones and power. It's been some months, so I'm considering switching back to see if the same lower levels improve or change the experience. Does anyone have any insight to this? I've also considered room treatment to help with the echo in my room, which I'd assume will help with more detail in lower listening levels. But any thought on tubes? Throw your tomatoes and advice, thanks!
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@russ69 awesome advice thanks. Do you feel the speakers can make up for tubes or room treatment? Speakers are everything but your question is vague, can you ask it in a different way, not sure how to answer. |
"help with the echo in my room". "an open plan house" <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> I know a couple of things for sure. Room treatment as much as you can stand, and or afford. Call in someone that can help you.. There are some good companies that will help you without, turning the house into some goofy looking place and the partner won't give you "those looks" for it.. It can look nice and not have the studio look.. Echo usually means pretty Spartan.. No walls on the interior, add one or two panels that are mobil.. Fold out walls... All kinds of solutions.. Tubes (valves) NO... Have fun.. |
@tooblue I'm within 6.5 feet away from speakers, so I'm already pretty neat field. Maybe I just enjoy the sound of pushing the amp and speakers and need to learn to appreciate the lower volume and try to listen deeper. There doesn't seem to be an opinions on tubes, so room treatment may be what I need. |
