2. speakers
  3. 1273461191

Small-ish Speakers That Come Alive At Low Volume

domestic situation requires a smallish (monitor or bookshelf) speaker with most listening being done at low to moderate levels.

hoping to hear some recommendations for speakers that aren't too large and don't need to be played loud to really come alive.

preamp is Aesthetix Calypso; amp is Spectron Musician 3 mk2

many thanks,
Scott
128x128srosenberg
mapman's avatar
mapman
22,593 posts
 
Many Triangle's starting with the tiny Titus XS are exceptional in this area.

Frankly, I would expect most speakers to do very well at all volumes with an amp like that, but the Triangles are exceptional in this area if that is what you are looking for.
celtic66
1,697 posts
 
I'm listening to my Coincident monitors which are very efficient and resolve at low volumes.
srosenberg's avatar
srosenberg OP
209 posts
 
thanks Mapman and Celtic66... i'll check into those. should also mention that the speakers are going to have to be relatively close to the rear wall, so rear ported would not be my first choice.

i know that a.gallo uses spectron amps to show his speakers, so am also interested in the Strada, as it's the new ref 3.5 minus the large driver. not too much on a'gon about them yet.

i've got a JLAudio sub that i can use to augment bass, so full range isn't an absolute requirement.
More to discover