2. misc-audio
  3. 157462-71870

Low volume listening dynamics

Hey all, question: I listen to music at a relatively low volume, but I still want the clarity to hear the details. So, will a high sensitivity speaker/driver (95 and above) give me more detail at lower volume than a less sensitive speaker? Or am I on the track in my logic (not the first time)? Or are my ears getting old? Thanks all!
tmalkki
fuzztone's avatar
fuzztone
5,546 posts
 
Your ears are NOT old enough to remember loudness.
Buchardt seems like they have figured it out.
The future.
fuzztone's avatar
fuzztone
5,546 posts
 
A lil bit of AI will fix you up.
djones51
4,947 posts
 
RME ADI-2 DAC has dynamic loudness compensation for low volume listening. 
brockwired's avatar
brockwired
53 posts
 
Check out Decware. They do have some great DIY stuff like speakers and a forum. You can dig up a couple of the plans if you are paying attention. Also has some amp kits. I have two Zkit1 amps I am working on. The only complete kit he sells is the Zkit60. A 60watt solid state amp. It is on my list of future projects.
terry9
2,322 posts
 
I have sensitive ears, and so I like to listen at low volume. No EQ, just a good room.

I use 2 pairs of the new-ish series of Quads, heroically pure power, Class A DIY solid state amps (full complementary push-pull - and BLACK). Full range ESL's are the only way to go for me, although Magnepan is a decent second.
More to discover