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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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bobbyloans
79 posts
 

I fell in love with PBN a few years ago and never turned back. Started with a pair of used Montanas. Then after appreciating the high effort and full range sound I upgraded to the M1!5’s.  The Sensitivity of: 94dB/2.83V/1M makes these shine at any volume.  Peter builds every speaker himself with great care. Take a look. 

https://pbnaudio.com/m15-loudspeaker/

bishop148
46 posts
 

My wife left her Creative round computer speakers running quietly yesterday.

Damn, they sounded great, open and airy on female vocal. Better than my $15,000 speakers do at low volume. Go figure!

paulburnett
48 posts
 

Two changes made listening to my system at low volumes not only tolerable, but preferable: improved amplification and stereo subwoofers. Doesn't need to be super-expensive, just well matched. Vandersteen, REL could be good options. I love sealed enclosures, speakers and subs. One other factor that is a no-brainer: making your. listening environment as quiet as possible.

garrettc
45 posts
 

If you can install an equalizer in the system you could then boost the frequencies that are lacking and reduce those that are too much. 

sonicdead
27 posts
 

Speakers with high efficiency (90db) will help however a combination of amp/preamp with low impedance can produce louder sound at lower volume. I can have low volume which sounds loud with my combo of ARC VS115 amp and ARC LS17 preamp with Revel F32 speakers (86db efficiency)

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