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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?
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onhwy61
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The McIntosh 6500 would be an excellent solution in that it has a loudness compensation circuit as well as a 5 band tone control. It's an expensive solution, but it will work.
dcrookham53
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I just purchased a C-J tube rig for my office system, and
got what your seeking.
twl
3,251 posts
 
That is what the "loudness" button on many receivers is designed to do. It adds equalization at the upper and lower frequencies, to compensate for our loss of hearing sensitivity in the frequency extremes at lower volume levels.
aball
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Ditto Onhwy61. The MA6500 would be perfect for you since it has a loudness compensation circuit. My C712 had one and I used the heck out of it. I miss it a lot now. Also, the McIntosh will be much richer sounding than the MF gear in any case.
avguygeorge
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I'm a little confused here. Using me and my situation as an apt. dweller; the bass at low volume is the one thing I don't want. At the right time of day,that is different. You might try listening near-field.(If you don't have 600lb. floorstanders.)--Mark your spots normal and nearfield.
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