Speakers for low-level listening

I use Focal Utopia headphones for late night listening at realistic levels. They are incredible.  I regularly listen to two systems (one on the house main level and one on my walk out basement level).  The upstairs system is a BAT VK-33 preamp with a BAT VK-76SE power amp and Focal Electra 1037 Be speakers with matching Focal SW 1000 Be subwoofer.  The downstairs system is a BAT VK-31 preamp with a BAT VK-600SE power amp and Legacy Focus SE speakers.  The Utopia headphones are a great alternative for late night listening when I want to keep my wife happy! 

BTW I use a Musical Fidelity MX-HPA fully balanced headphone amplifier.

I have a pair of Joseph Crowe 2095 horns that sound magnificent, dynamic, and full at low levels. Much of my listening is done late in the evenings.

see my profile for pics, but in general I think this supports the suggestion and benefit of horns.

the easiest solution for me, as simple as it is. Create a smaller listening triangle for low volume listening.

Borresen speakers are designed to compensate for our ear’s lack of sensitivity at lower volumes. They measure poorly by textbook standards but they sound dynamic and satisfying at the loudness levels most listeners prefer. 

The primary complaint I have with B&W’s 800 series is they lack the bass drive and fullness you’d expect from a speaker of their respective size and woofer complements, which is especially true of the 804s and 803s, much less so the big 800s. I have never found the 800 series to lack any “sparkle” or detail in the highs. Their diamond tweeter is one of the best in existence. 

Alternatively, perhaps a better and cheaper option vs new speakers would be to invest in expertly designed room treatments, especially with regard to the high frequencies.