I totally agree with everyone who is taking about bass boost needed at low volume. If not, you really need a warm speaker. Proac 1sc were a classic for low volume. Older Dynaudios would be good, but the treble may sound muffled at low volume. Sonus Faber monitors would be another candidate.
...bookshelf speakers that sound good at low volume...
Hello to all...
Looking for new bookshelf speakers that sound good at low volume
CD-only listening; powering with 35w/8ohm Monoprice integrated, with silver interconnects; speaker cable home made twisted 14g solid core copper, bare wire connected to JBL L25 "PRIMA" Big 2-ways...
In approx. 14’ x14’ room in apt: multi use area - dining/kitchen/tv-gaming
If dedicated listening: approx 8’away (speaker cabinets 6’ center to center; speakers are not mirror-image const.)
Speakers sound great at medium+ volume - they really sing - but are really muddy and not detailed at low volume.
Options: replace integrated with vintage or new 50-75w/ch (with or without DAC) OR new or vintage bookshelf speakers... budget $500-$1000 max.
Located in Metro NYC area...
At present - I am gonna keep the JBLs: could their low volume presentation change with a better or higher wattage integrated?
I know I am casting a wide net here, not looking for " try it - see how it sounds": looking for experiences and opinions based on trial and errors of others willing to share.
Thanks in advance to all... Best Wishes - Be Well...
Looking for new bookshelf speakers that sound good at low volume
CD-only listening; powering with 35w/8ohm Monoprice integrated, with silver interconnects; speaker cable home made twisted 14g solid core copper, bare wire connected to JBL L25 "PRIMA" Big 2-ways...
In approx. 14’ x14’ room in apt: multi use area - dining/kitchen/tv-gaming
If dedicated listening: approx 8’away (speaker cabinets 6’ center to center; speakers are not mirror-image const.)
Speakers sound great at medium+ volume - they really sing - but are really muddy and not detailed at low volume.
Options: replace integrated with vintage or new 50-75w/ch (with or without DAC) OR new or vintage bookshelf speakers... budget $500-$1000 max.
Located in Metro NYC area...
At present - I am gonna keep the JBLs: could their low volume presentation change with a better or higher wattage integrated?
I know I am casting a wide net here, not looking for " try it - see how it sounds": looking for experiences and opinions based on trial and errors of others willing to share.
Thanks in advance to all... Best Wishes - Be Well...