BEST LOW VOLUME FULL RANGE SPEAKERS?


I LISTEN TO MOSTLY INSTRUMENTAL CLASSICAL AND JAZZ AT PRIMARILY LOWER VOLUME LEVELS. MASTER BEDROOM=AROUND 210 SQUARE FEET WITH GOOD ACOUSTIC PROPERTIES.
1) I WOULD LIKE FLOOR STANDING SPEAKERS WITH GOOD BASS INTO 20HZ RANGE THAT DO NOT REQUIRE SEPARATE SUBWOOFERS.
2) THE SPEAKERS SHOULD LOOK GOOD (WAF)AND SHOULD NOT BE TOO BIG,SMALLER THAN 4.5 FEET IN HEIGHT.
3) I COULD SPEND AS MUCH AS 10K OR MORE, BUT WOULD LIKE TO FIND A USED OR DEMO PAIR FOR MUCH LESS THAN THAT.
4) AT THAT MUCH MONEY, THE SPEAKERS SHOULD HAVE GREAT DETAIL, AND THEY SHOULD NOT BE LACKING IN ANY AREA.
I WOULD GREATLY APPRECIATE ANY RECOMMENDATIONS. MY ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT SHOULD NOT BE A FACTOR.
REGARDS,
JOHN
jhwalker

Showing 2 responses by honest1

I think I know what Cdc is saying. A traditional gfraphic EQ is very similar, circuit wise, to a series of crossovers wired together, so a crossover in the speakers does similar damage to the music signal. I suppose he may also be making a pitch for single driver speakers.
Audio Physic Virgo IIs. Very detailed at low volume, bass is a bit rich, which will help a bit with loudness at low volumes. Also, consider speakers with rearward firing woofers, like Linn Espek or Verity Audio. By varying the distance from the wall, you can significntly vary the amount of bass, and therefore, the amount of loudness.

Or you can get a Behringer DEQ24/96 for $400 and dial up your own loudness equalization curves. This is a VERY transparent piece of equipment.

Or a receiver with a loudness button, but if you're willing to spend 5 figures, this is prob'ly not going to do it for you.

In case you don't understand what we're getting at, it's the fact that the human ear is non-linear, and at low volumes is not as ensitive to high and low frequencies as at normal or concert volumes. Therefore, if you want to enjoy music at low volume, the system should be a bit bass and treble heavy at high volumes.

You are also right in seeking out something with excellent detail retrieval