Most dynamic speakers don't do low volume well but that has a lot to do with imaging not tonal qualities. What I think may be happening to you is that folks do not hear the lower frequencies at low volume level as well as the upper frequencies. Its referred to as the Fletcher Munson curve. Thats why receivers and integrated amps were made for years with tone controls, and contour controls, so that you could increase the volume of the upperbass/lower midrange without increasing the mid/upper mid/treble. What I would suggest is you try inserting a good equalizer into your pre-amps tape loop and use it only when listening at low levels. You can tailor the lower frequencies to your need.
Good Low Level Resolution Speakers under $2K used.
Dear Audiophiles:
I don't get to listen to my stereo sitting right at the sweet spot and turning the system to a reasonable loud level all the time. Though, I know that that is when the system sounds best. I spent a lot fo time on my computer which is located at the rear corner of the room and have the system on for background music, reasonable soft. I doesn't sounds good at all. Do you think it is the problem with my speakers? Are there any speakers (<$2K used) which are less sensitive to placement and have better resolution at low level? Any suggestion is welcome, below is my system setup
Sony XA7ES CD player.
Cardas Hexlink Golden 5 Interconnect
YBA Integre DT Integrated Amp
Cardas Quadlink 5C speaker cables
Thiel CS1.5 speakers
Thanks in advance for the suggestions
I don't get to listen to my stereo sitting right at the sweet spot and turning the system to a reasonable loud level all the time. Though, I know that that is when the system sounds best. I spent a lot fo time on my computer which is located at the rear corner of the room and have the system on for background music, reasonable soft. I doesn't sounds good at all. Do you think it is the problem with my speakers? Are there any speakers (<$2K used) which are less sensitive to placement and have better resolution at low level? Any suggestion is welcome, below is my system setup
Sony XA7ES CD player.
Cardas Hexlink Golden 5 Interconnect
YBA Integre DT Integrated Amp
Cardas Quadlink 5C speaker cables
Thiel CS1.5 speakers
Thanks in advance for the suggestions