Does It have to be loud?

This needs a new post as opposed to editing my previous post.....

At the moment I’m on my "set break" during my listening session of the incredible Leonard Cohen. Specifically, I’m listening to 7/9/85, Montreux Jazz Festival, Switzerland. Now for those familiar with his music, surely you’d agree that typically, a volume level of 85 db is plenty "realistic".

That said, there are times/occasions where I just get the right "vibe"....

If you want to toe tap, head bob and essentially get up and dance, I’d recommend two songs from this show: "there is a war" and "lover, lover, lover". They sound amazing in the mid 90s (db). Trust me! :)

EDIT:

So the point I'm attempting to make here is that often it's not simply the genre or artist, but the specific song and ones own state-of-mind at the time you're listening that governs the volume control.

Uh, shadorne, trust me, high end speakers do not (rpt not) distort at moderate or higher than moderate levels. Where did you hear that fairy tale? 🧚🏻‍♀️ Even ordinary speakers, you know, ones that are not junk, don’t distort unless overdriven, which is not what I’m talking about. There is no physical reason why the system, any system, should become unlistenable at moderately high levels. Of course I completely understand that many people are accustomed to the distortion. It’s always been there.

@geoffkait

You do realize that I’m very much aware that you’re "following me" throughout the forum from thread-to-thread and post-to-post. Splendid! You could learn something.

I’m aware you’re stalking me, which is fine. As for learning from you, you’re right, I’m learning how the other side thinks.😬

”I didn’t know fuses could be upgraded.” 😛

I’m learning how the other side thinks

Trust me, I'll  partake in your nonsense on my terms. But the operative word you've used is "think". Kindly do so.