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fuller sound at lower volumes

I am looking for a fuller, richer, and deeper sound at lower volumes. My current system is a Musical Fidelity a3.2 integrated, a3.2cd player, and Paradigm Studio 40 v.3 on stands. My room is about 18x12x8. I am thinking about a McIntosh MA6500 integrated. Or would adding a good subwoofer be of benefit?
valinar
gmood1
1,251 posts
 
The subwoofer will do the trick!
jdombrow
371 posts
 
I think you should look for speakers that fit your need.
vicdamone
850 posts
 
We've had three versions of Paradigm Studio 100's and it wasn't until good fortune smiled and we acquired a pair of used Avalon Eidolons that we realized just how good our system could sound at low volumes. I think your electronics are fine. I would take the suggestions here and at least demo a powered sub.

BTW we liked the version 2's hands down the best in our room.
triode
263 posts
 
Tube preamp and more efficient speakers will breather life into the system at low volumes...of course, then you might want a tube amp better matched to those more efficient speaks...a slippery slope, but a fun one!
gregm
3,405 posts
 
Only one of the above (cinematic): an equaliser or loudness control on amp. At low volumes the ear is less sensitive to low frequencies and the upper two octaves.

Alternatively, look into spkr placement and try to couple the midbass response of the two spkrs (if you haven't already). Finally if you want to invest in more low frequency energy you may follow Newbee's advice for a sub. Subs have controls on them. Cheers
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