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Should I be able to hear a 4Hz difference in my speakers?

I have just upgraded from a Totem Hawk speaker to a Forest Signature speaker. The Hawk's specs are 32Hz - 21kHz. They have a 5.5 " long throw driver.
The Forests specs are 28Hz - 22kHz with a 6.5" woofer. The Forests are physically bigger too. 
I can hear the treble more clearly and more detail with the Forests but no more bass than with the Hawks. Should I be able to hear more bass with the Forests or is the difference in specs inaudible?
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blainer55
47 posts
 
And how much music is really down in the 30 Hz? 
Some experience with live sound suggests less than we think.But I really like my speakers that can hit 20Hz, margin for the music that gets close.
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millercarbon
12,531 posts
 
Forest for the trees, guys. Forest for the trees.
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asvjerry
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Two different speakers, given the same ’upstream’ equipment in the same space....?

Doubtful....

Even if a good eq is present ’upstream’, I’d still expect some differences.

Otherwise, why change? Unless you’re needing to look at something else...

And 4hz? $ better spent on a sub....or subs.....and the amp to push them.
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hiphiphan
72 posts
 
Defy audiophile orthodoxy and get the Schiit Loki EQ for a mere $150, and then crank the bass up as much as you want.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6oyxHGJbsM  Or get a sub or two (or four, according to knowledgeable people on this forum).
kgbspy
60 posts
 
you can compare the speakers by input low frequency sine wave . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRQ9qfxStg0
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