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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
audition__audio
1,441 posts
 
I always found that low level detail was a strength of tube amps. I dont really think the efficiency of the speakers is as critical as others on this thread.
terry9
2,322 posts
 
Would that all had your good fortune, Wolf. It's ISO 226 (2003), on the 70th anniversary of F-M.
chorus
976 posts
 
It is more the kind of speaker rather than its
efficiency rating or the amp pushing it. 

A couple of the above posts gave you an accurate answer.

Electrostatics are better at low levels than box speakers.


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arcticdeth
1,572 posts
 
Own an old pair of BIC v830’s , 
powered by a relatively new odyssey kismet pair.
  Low volumes, the bass is super deep, and highs are crisp, midrange chunky and wicked, Malmsteen, Gary Moore, megadeth, 
 to the nice plucking of Donovan and Jackson Browne.

 It’s amazing. These speakers have never sounded better.

 
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jriggy
557 posts
 
Assuming a good and proper impedance match, can a DAC direct to amp be another pice of the puzzle to get to good detailed lower vol listening?  
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