Has no one mentioned AudioNote yet? These are highly efficient speakers designed to fit in the corner of a room or near a back wall. The high efficiency provides better than average dynamics at lower levels of output.
...bookshelf speakers that sound good at low volume...
Hello to all...
Looking for new bookshelf speakers that sound good at low volume
CD-only listening; powering with 35w/8ohm Monoprice integrated, with silver interconnects; speaker cable home made twisted 14g solid core copper, bare wire connected to JBL L25 "PRIMA" Big 2-ways...
In approx. 14’ x14’ room in apt: multi use area - dining/kitchen/tv-gaming
If dedicated listening: approx 8’away (speaker cabinets 6’ center to center; speakers are not mirror-image const.)
Speakers sound great at medium+ volume - they really sing - but are really muddy and not detailed at low volume.
Options: replace integrated with vintage or new 50-75w/ch (with or without DAC) OR new or vintage bookshelf speakers... budget $500-$1000 max.
Located in Metro NYC area...
At present - I am gonna keep the JBLs: could their low volume presentation change with a better or higher wattage integrated?
I know I am casting a wide net here, not looking for " try it - see how it sounds": looking for experiences and opinions based on trial and errors of others willing to share.
Thanks in advance to all... Best Wishes - Be Well...
Looking for new bookshelf speakers that sound good at low volume
CD-only listening; powering with 35w/8ohm Monoprice integrated, with silver interconnects; speaker cable home made twisted 14g solid core copper, bare wire connected to JBL L25 "PRIMA" Big 2-ways...
In approx. 14’ x14’ room in apt: multi use area - dining/kitchen/tv-gaming
If dedicated listening: approx 8’away (speaker cabinets 6’ center to center; speakers are not mirror-image const.)
Speakers sound great at medium+ volume - they really sing - but are really muddy and not detailed at low volume.
Options: replace integrated with vintage or new 50-75w/ch (with or without DAC) OR new or vintage bookshelf speakers... budget $500-$1000 max.
Located in Metro NYC area...
At present - I am gonna keep the JBLs: could their low volume presentation change with a better or higher wattage integrated?
I know I am casting a wide net here, not looking for " try it - see how it sounds": looking for experiences and opinions based on trial and errors of others willing to share.
Thanks in advance to all... Best Wishes - Be Well...
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Others have been saying it, and its truth. Low level listening needs a bass boost. And depending upon the speakers, some high end boost might be needed also. I have a very high end desk top system ..., but do not believe one needs to spend a lot for everything for it to sound very good. The solution I found is here... Amazon carries it here:https://www.amazon.com/BBE-282iR-Maximizer-Unbalanced-Connections/dp/B00FRLB87Q For balanced connections there is this model. https://www.amazon.com/BBE-282iX-Maximizer-Balanced-Connections/dp/B00FRLB57Y I own both versions and both make the system sound surprisingly good! The bass boost is a high quality linear boost. Not boom, but bass. |
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