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How much is "LOUD" still a reference point for some?

Do you feel that with speakers things are about the same as they were in the 1970s?  In the early days of Magnepan, Advent, Dahlquist and more, much of the competition was in speakers that sounded like a Jukebox and played LOUD.   Has this changed or is "LOUD" still the point of reference for many? 






whatjd
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steve59
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New speakers (quality) while generally needing more power can reach serious spl’s before sounding loud so maybe you can elaborate.
erik_squires
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I think this is a really good point.

Don't audition speakers louder than you will listen to them.  You'll get a different presentation.

Listen to speakers at your normal listening levels. Use tone controls to adjust if you need to.

Be well,

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audition__audio
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When auditioning speakers/systems I always want to hear a low level presentation first. 
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gosta
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Depends on in what way you will use the speaker. You always need at least 10 decibel headroom. 
whatjd OP
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Thanks for your responses.  An ability to play well softly or loud is up to the buyer/owner desire and taste choices.  Nothing wrong with loud or soft....as long as any neighbors are o.k. with loud. 

Take care in this time of concerns.

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