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BEST SPEAKER THAT COMES TO LIFE AT LOW LISTENING LEVELS

My system is as follows:

  1. Martin Logan 11A Impressions hybrid electrostatic speakers.
  2. Bryston 4B3 cubed power amp 300 per channel into 8 and 500 into 4.
  3. Bryston BP-19 preamp, Chord Qutest Dac & Lumin U2 mini stream.
  4. SVS subs-pair of SB-4000
  5. I listen at 55-60 dbs. Can anybody recommend a speaker with a budget of $15,000.00 per pair that sounds alive and dynamic at low listening levels. My dealer sells, Totem, Triangle and Proac.
  6. Any recommendations would be appreciated. Due to age and ear issues I can listen comfortably at 55-60 dbs and not much louder. 
  7. Thanks in advance for any help that you can provide. 
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grislybutter
3,179 posts
 

https://speakerchoices.com/index.html?pricemin=14000&pricemax=22000

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nwres
247 posts
 

Have you considered a cable change? When I switched to Veritas Cables Aperta speaker cables I noticed a significant change for the better in low level listening. Better dynamics and clarity in all frequencies at around 60db.

sgordon1
439 posts
 

You’re working on the wrong end of the problem.  Get an exam by a licensed audiologist and listen to their feedback on how to best address your issue.

willywonka
260 posts
 

Klipsch and horn speakers are known for sounding very good at very low listening levels! Because of speakers varying designs some do better at this than others. It's nonsense to say that a speaker is bad just because it doesn't sound really good at low listening levels!

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kevn
162 posts
 

@kjl1065 - I believe the only speaker type that would fit your bill will be a one driven my electromagnets - ie: field coil driver/s. Thing is, these don’t come cheap and to fit within your budget might take a little more than 15k brand new, although you should be able to find a used Wolf Von Langa Son at about that : )

in friendship - kevin

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