A receiver with a loudness control :)
OR: DSP
(with which to program a little boost, at times*)
But: let's not deprive the fact resistant of their beloved chasing-of-the-tail (with *the answer).
Most impactful for playing soft
Hi, my system is primaluna evo 300 separates with b&w 702 signature speakers. I normally play music from a blue sound streamer through a ps audio nuwave dac. When I play my system loud it sounds great to me, but when I play it at volumes my wife can deal with it sounds a bit thin. What single upgrade would people recommend in order to most directly address this low volume problem. I listen to heavy metal, r&b, rap and jazz for the most part.
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@milog - One can preprogram a number of freq response ("loudness") curves, with one of these devices, for those special times: https://www.minidsp.com/applications/dsp-basics/system-equalization |
Sounds interesting. Any thoughts on GLOW Amp One Single Ended Tube Amplifier - SPECIAL EDITION |
Without a Doubt it is the difference of humans hearing various frequencies at low volume, as documented by Fletcher Munson. The biggest difference a LOUDNESS (stupid name for a low volume listening adjustment) is boosting the BASS. That is what maintains involvement, keeps low volume from becoming background music. Tone control, boost bass some should perk things up. Lots of modern equipment omit tone controls, most omit 'loudness' eq circuits. The Chase RLC-1 Remote Line Controller unit I mention tooooo often, has an automatic and progressive Fletcher Munson curve that begins at low volume, and increases progressively as you further lower the volume. you can download manual from hifiengine https://www.hifiengine.com/manual_library/chase-technologies/rlc-1.shtml this one is ridiculously overpriced, but it shows the unit well. They pop up occasionally for around $100. You need the remote, no controls are on the unit.
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